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Presidency Blasts Peter Obi Over One-Term Pledge, Cites Broken Vows

By Samuel Akpan The Presidency has launched a scathing attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, dismissing his fresh vow to serve only...

2027: Nigerian Elections Will Be Decided by Strategy, Not Zoning — Momodu

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Veteran journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has described the ongoing debate over zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections...

Oshiomhole to Senate: Don’t Weaponize Rules Against Rivals

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Adams Oshiomhole has again criticised the Senate’s controversial amendment to its standing rules. He warned that altering parliamentary procedures...

2027 Presidency: Kwankwaso Backs Southern Zoning, Defends Coalition Push

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Governor of Kano State, is backing a power-sharing deal to field a Southern candidate for the 2027 presidency....

Northern Bloc Remains Committed to Tinubu’s Second Term – Gov. Sani

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Kaduna State Governor and Vice Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Uba Sani, has expressed confidence that President Bola...

Avoid PDP’s Path’: Senator Sani Issues Stern Warning to APC Leaders

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to steer clear of the internal pitfalls that...

Rivers Crisis: Wike’s 27 Loyalists Cleared for 2027 as Fubara’s 32-Slate Faces Rejection

By Samuel Akpan In a sweeping victory for Nyesom Wike’s faction, the APC screening committee for Rivers State House of Assembly has purged...

NDC Clears Path for Peter Obi with Southern Presidential Ticket Zoning

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a strategic move widely expected to favour recent...

Breaking: Oshiomhole Demands Akpabio’s Resignation Over Proposed Senate Rule Change

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Senator Adams Oshiomhole representing Edo North in the 10th Senate has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to resign...

I’m Taking Activism Into Politics, Vows Aisha Yesufu

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Aisha Yesufu has declared her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat, citing a need to...

Presidency Dismisses Interference Claims, Insists Opposition Parties’ Crises are Self-inflicted

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Presidency has dismissed claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is destabilising opposition parties, insisting that ongoing crises...

PDP Turmoil: Agbedi Blasts Wike Over ‘Party Overreach’

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The tension within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate as Representative Fred Agbedi (Sagbama/Ekeremor, Bayelsa) publicly criticized FCT...

Goodluck Jonathan Breaks Silence on 2027, Sets Stage for Presidential Consultation

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is keeping his 2027 options open, stating on Thursday that he will “consult widely” before making any official announcements....

Just In: Obedient Movement Expels Peter Obi, Yunusa Tanko, Others

By Omoyeni Ojeifo, Abuja The New Obedient Movement Worldwide has announced the expulsion of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, Alhaji...

2027: New Leadership, Vision Unveiled for Obidient Movement

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a move to strengthen civic and political engagements ahead of 2027 polls, a New Obidient Movement Worldwide has formally...

Igbo Presidency Not Feasible Now – Sen. Nwebonyi

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has said the South-East must wait for a more “favourable...