Two lawmakers of the Edo State House of Assembly, originally elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), further shifting the political balance in the state legislature. The defectors are Eugene Ojie Inegbeboh, representing Igueben Constituency, and Andrew Uzamere, representing Ovia North East II Constituency. Their formal declaration was made on Monday at the APC state secretariat in Benin City. Their exit leaves the PDP with only four members in the 24-member state assembly. Receiving the lawmakers, Edo State APC Chairman, Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, welcomed the development, describing…
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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu once urged him to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), but he declined the offer, choosing instead to remain steadfast in his political convictions. Fayose made the disclosure during his appearance on Politics Today, a political programme on Channels Television, on Friday. According to the outspoken politician, while he has consistently shown admiration for President Tinubu and respects his leadership, his loyalty to his political beliefs has never wavered. “I recall very well that the President asked that I should come to the APC, and I…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, on Friday held separate private meetings with two prominent northern political figures in Abuja, fueling speculation about possible political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi first met with former Niger State Governor, Dr Babangida Aliyu, at his Abuja residence in what sources described as a closed-door engagement. Shortly after the meeting, the former Anambra State governor also visited ex-Kaduna State Governor and Social Democratic Party (SDP) chieftain, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at his home in the capital city. The meetings come at a time when rumours are intensifying over alleged moves…
A road project worth N12 million in Plateau State has reportedly collapsed less than a year after its completion, sparking public outcry over the quality of infrastructure delivery and misuse of public funds. According to TrackaNG, a civic tech organisation promoting transparency and accountability in public projects, the Kogin Kasar Wase-Tofar Road, resurfaced and dressed under a 2024 contract awarded by the Federal Ministry of Works, has been severely damaged by flood, rendering large sections impassable. In a report shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, TrackaNG revealed that the project was poorly executed despite being listed in the…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, describing his death as a monumental loss to both the state and the nation. Emir Bello, aged 71, died in the early hours of Friday at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja after a prolonged illness, InfoStride News reported earlier. In a condolence message released on behalf of the APC State Working Committee, party chairman Tukur Umar Danfulani paid tribute to the late monarch as a “visionary and exemplary” leader. “Late Ibrahim Bello was a great leader…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally disowned former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, stating unequivocally that he is neither a member of the party nor authorised to represent or speak on its behalf in any capacity. This was made known by the SDP North-West Zonal Secretary, Inuwa Idris, during a press briefing held in Kaduna on Friday. Idris expressed the party’s concern over El-Rufai’s recent public appearances where he allegedly spoke as though he represented the SDP in various forums, including policy dialogues and strategic meetings. “It has come to our attention that Malam Nasir El-Rufai has taken…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, has insisted that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, must inform Governor Monday Okpebholo before embarking on any visit to Edo State. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Friday, Oshiomhole described such a courtesy as a matter of “decency and self-respect,” especially when a visit involves public institutions maintained by the state government. His remarks come in the wake of controversy sparked by Governor Okpebholo’s recent statement cautioning Obi against entering the state without prior security clearance. The governor linked a previous…
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has rejected claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has marginalised northern Nigeria in terms of development. In a statement released on Monday by its National Organising Secretary, Otunba Kole Omololu, Afenifere described Kwankwaso’s remarks as misleading and dangerous, warning that such rhetoric could deepen regional divisions. Kwankwaso had made the allegation during the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, where he claimed that the Tinubu-led federal government was diverting national resources and developmental projects to the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has described the massive crowd that received former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, in Port Harcourt on Wednesday as a clear indication of a looming political shift ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Eze said the enthusiastic reception for Amaechi reflects a growing appetite for change, particularly in Rivers State, and underscores the former governor’s continued relevance in Nigeria’s political landscape. Eze noted that Amaechi’s recent political engagements, including his involvement with a new opposition coalition, have unsettled rival political camps and…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has vowed to return to Edo State despite threats issued by the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who reportedly warned that the former Anambra governor’s safety could not be guaranteed if he visited the state again. Obi made the declaration while addressing journalists in Awka, Anambra State, following his visit to his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, where he presented a N50 million donation alongside other alumni. The former governor said he remained unfazed by threats, noting that he regularly receives such messages across the country. “Threats don’t make…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for allegedly sidelining northern Nigeria in the allocation of national resources. Speaking on Thursday during the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, Kwankwaso expressed concern over what he described as the Federal Government’s biased development agenda, which he claims disproportionately favours the southern region of the country, where the president hails from. “Let me advise the Federal Government on the distribution of federal resources. From the information available to us, it appears most of the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed its National Working Committee (NWC) to initiate immediate legal proceedings to recover the seats of all serving members of the National and State Assemblies who were elected on its platform but have since defected to other political parties. This directive was issued in a communiqué signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, following the conclusion of the PDP’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The party said the decision was made to safeguard electoral mandates freely given to the PDP by Nigerians during previous elections. “The NEC directs…
The Special Adviser on Political Matters to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Muniru Raji, has described former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola as the weakest potential candidate in the 2026 governorship election. Speaking during a podcast titled Lero Temi, recorded in Osogbo, Raji said that Oyetola, who currently serves as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, would face a resounding defeat if presented as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer in the next gubernatorial race. “Adegboyega Oyetola is the easiest candidate to defeat in any governorship election,” Raji said. “If the APC decides to make him their flag bearer, I…
Factional Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has responded to criticism over his recent meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, clarifying that the visit was a personal engagement and not politically motivated. Abure’s explanation followed a wave of backlash from sections of the Labour Party after photos of his meeting with the FCT Minister surfaced online last week. Some party members accused him of undermining the LP’s principles and raising questions about his loyalty. Addressing the controversy during the Labour Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Monday, Abure…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using the instruments of state to intimidate and coerce opposition politicians into joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Lamido alleged that President Tinubu’s administration is engaged in “imperial acts” designed to erode Nigeria’s democratic foundation and force political realignments. “Today, Tinubu is using state institutions to crush the opposition through intimidation, blackmail, harassment, and government patronage,” Lamido claimed. “A clear example is Ifeanyi Okowa, the PDP vice presidential candidate in 2023, who was suddenly slammed with charges of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed speculation that its ongoing coalition talks are centred around any particular political figure, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Speaking in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the discussions are focused on building a broad-based alliance aimed at securing Nigeria’s future, not promoting individual ambitions. “The coalition has nothing to do with either Peter Obi or Atiku. They are just members like many others. The focus is not on them,” Abdullahi said. He explained that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has officially announced Hon. Mohammed Lawal Kurya as its candidate for the forthcoming by-election in Kaura Namoda South State Constituency. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Gusau by the State Secretary of the party, Naziru Ibrahim Rufai, during a press briefing with journalists. Rufai explained that Kurya emerged as the consensus candidate after extensive consultations with key stakeholders and aspirants within the constituency. He noted that although 14 individuals had initially shown interest in contesting for the position, only four aspirants eventually purchased the party’s nomination forms. The party later adopted…
Former Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has weighed in on the lingering crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), suggesting that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, may have some justification for his controversial role in the party’s internal disputes. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed said Wike was not treated fairly by the PDP, especially given his past sacrifices and contributions to the party. According to him, Wike sustained the PDP during a turbulent period when many others had distanced themselves from its activities, only to be…
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday made a surprise appearance at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he attended the Nigeria Forest Economy Summit 2025. The summit, held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, was organised by the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI). Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and one of the leading contenders in the 2023 presidential election, was spotted among participants at the event. However, he neither delivered a speech nor addressed State House correspondents after the programme, leaving many to speculate…
The family of late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, government officials, and Nigerians from all walks of life for the overwhelming support received before and after his death. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by presidential aide Garba Shehu, the family’s eldest member, Malam Mamman Daura, said the widespread show of love and solidarity—both within and outside Nigeria—has given the family the strength to bear the loss. “All of Nigeria showed up to honour Buhari, comfort us, and pray for him. We truly appreciate all the visits, messages, and prayers,” the…