Prof. Amupitan THE National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor…
Senator Iyiola Omisore. Photo: Instagram | (Iyiola Omisore) A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has announced his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State under the platform of the APC. Omisore, a former deputy governor of the state, made the declaration in a post on his X handle…
Some angry Nigerian Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are planning a major showdown against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his executive, upon resumption from the recess, over non servicing of their constituency projects. Rising from separate meetings in Abuja Tuesday night, the Lawmakers appear to have concluded arrangements to mobilize their…
The Media Aide to the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Mr. Steve Oliyide, has declared that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s incumbency power will not deter his principal from seeking re-election in 2027. Oliyide, who spoke during a radio programme anchored by veteran broadcaster, Dele Ayodo, insisted that only the people of Ogun East Senatorial…
Former Rivers State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tonye Cole, has called on Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to make his political allegiance explicit. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, the Sahara Group co-founder advised Wike to formally join the APC in order…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is reportedly negotiating with top All Progressives Congress (APC) politicians to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This comes amid speculation about Adeleke’s potential switch, especially after two Osun State senators defected from the PDP to the APC recently. Sources describe the senators’ move as not being part…
In the wake of Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s passing on July 13, 2025, whispers of succession and leadership dynamics in Northern Nigeria began to swirl. One name that surfaces amid these murmurs is that of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a seasoned politician with deep roots in the region and a storied career in national politics. Atiku,…
In a surprising turn of events, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on July 14, 2025. The former Vice President of Nigeria and twice-time presidential candidate of the PDP made this announcement in a letter, citing irreconcilable differences with the party’s current trajectory. Atiku, a founding father of the…
More details have emerged on the circumstances surrounding the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to sources, Ganduje’s decision to quit his position was triggered by the reported move of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to join the APC. Gathered that Ganduje was upset about…
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has resigned from his position. Although the exact circumstances surrounding his resignation remain unclear as of press time, a senior party official confirmed the development, stating simply, “Yes, it is true. He has resigned.” Sources revealed that Ganduje’s personal belongings were earlier moved…
