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NDC Unveils Reconciliation Panel Ahead of 2027

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a move to unify the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has inaugurated...

Legal War Begins as Gov. Adeleke Sues EFCC Over Osun’s Frozen Funds

Following the freezing of Osun state government account by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the...

Leadership Tussle: PDP Chairmen Call for Action Against Rival Group

By Omoyeni Ojeifo A fresh twist has emerged in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the party’s 36 state chairmen and...

“I Regret It”: Obasanjo Breaks Silence on Picking Atiku As Running Mate in 1999

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed regret over choosing Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as his vice-presidential candidate for the 1999 elections. Speaking in Lagos...

Just In: Pre-Election Tension Hits Osun as Police Arrest SSG, Adeleke Cries Foul Over ‘Warrantless Raids’

Ahead of the August 15 Osun State gubernatorial poll, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration has accused police of launching a political crackdown on opposition...

₦5m Impeachment Payoff: Obasanjo Blasts Atiku Over 2002 House of Rep. Plot

The bitter feud between Olusegun Obasanjo and Atiku Abubakar has reignited, with the former president claiming Atiku personally financed a 2002 attempt to...

Peter Obi Signed Single Four-Year Term With Me – Kwankwaso

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has confirmed a key pact with presidential...

Clamping of Obi’s vehicle at Abuja Airport: Keyamo Demands Apology, Fine Payment

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been given one week to apologise to airport workers and pay...

10 months after reinstatement, Fubara presents N1.854trn Rivers 2026 budget

After about 10 month he was officially reinstated following a six-month state of emergency, Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Friday presented a N1.854...

Breaking: APC Officially Retains Shettima as Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate

By Samuel Akpan Putting an end to months of political whispering about a potential shakeup, President Bola Tinubu has locked in Vice President...

Bandits Threaten to Kill Oyo Schoolchildren in Exchange for Jailed Commanders

By Samuel Akpan Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa has disclosed that bandits holding Oyo State school abductees have threatened to kill them should...

Peter Obi Drops 2027 Bombshell: “I Might Not Even Be Alive to Contest”

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential hopeful Peter Obi has raised concerns over his safety and business survival, admitting he “might not even be alive”...

Peter Obi is No Threat to Tinubu’s Re-Election — Presidential Adviser Sunday Dare

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, poses no political threat to the Tinubu administration, Special Adviser to President...

Over-Centralization Fueling Insecurity: South-West Retired Perm Secs, HoSs Call for Regional Government

Nigeria’s highly centralized system is the root cause of its worsening insecurity and governance woes, retired top bureaucrats from the South-West civil service...

Wike and Turaki Factions Issue Parallel Certificates to PDP Candidates, INEC to Decide

The internal fractures paralyzing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Wednesday following parallel ceremonies in Abuja, where opposing camps issued conflicting certificates...