Politics

The ongoing Local Government (LG) elections in Lagos State have been described as largely peaceful and well-organized by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaking with journalists after casting his vote at his polling unit on Lagos Island, the governor expressed satisfaction with the electoral process, noting minor logistical challenges that had been …

  Oshodi/Isolo came alive on Tuesday with a powerful display of political unity and grassroots solidarity as thousands thronged the streets in a grand rally to endorse Kehinde Almoroof Oloyede, popularly known as Kendoo, for a second term as chairman of the local government. The mega rally, which drew together …

The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday intensified its effort to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) with the official launch of its Benue State chapter. Subsequently, ADC took over the Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state capital, and endorsed former Speaker …

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, has issued a stern warning to Labour Party 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and other politicians to desist from holding membership in two political parties. Akpabio, speaking during a National Assembly session, stated in clear terms that it is against the constitution of the …

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to show more compassion to Nigerians. This is as he said that the office of the Nigerian president requires sacrifice and compassion, not detachment, luxury, or fear. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi said the …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing criticism of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, accusing him of democratic double standards and declaring that his time in Nigerian politics has come and gone. Speaking during a thanksgiving service held in Abuja on Sunday, …

The immediate past National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Mabel Oboh, on Sunday expressed confidence that the newly formed coalition within the party has what it takes to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. Oboh, in a statement made available to …

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned indefinitely for judgment after taking arguments for and against the outcome of the 2024 Edo gubernatorial poll that produced Sen. Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor. Justice Garba Lawal who presided over hearing of the appeal filed by Mr Asue Ighodalo and the …

The planned unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the coalition platform for Nigeria’s major opposition parties hit a stumbling block on Wednesday following a last-minute cancellation by the event venue in Abuja. The programme, scheduled to hold at the upscale Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, was …

David Mark Resigns from PDP, Set to Emerge as Interim Chairman of ADC in Anti-Tinubu Coalition Former Senate President David Mark has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of his anticipated announcement as the interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC is the …