A fresh leadership crisis has erupted within the Osun State chapter of the Accord Party, with former executives and the current Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, trading accusations over the legitimacy of the party’s leadership. At a press conference held on Monday in Osogbo, former members of the state executive council accused Pastor Akande and others of unlawfully occupying party offices beyond their tenure, which they claim expired in March 2025. Speaking on behalf of the former officials, the immediate past State Secretary, Nasiru Bolarinwa, declared that the Accord Party in Osun has remained without a valid executive committee for over…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared his support for the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating that the alliance is aimed at rescuing Nigeria’s democracy from collapse. Lamido made the declaration while addressing supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during an empowerment programme held at the party’s headquarters in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. The former governor said he joined the ADC-led coalition, currently spearheaded by former Senate President David Mark, as part of a patriotic effort to restore democratic values allegedly eroded under the current All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. “Our…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government of attempting to erase the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari over the last two years, despite now posturing as chief mourners following his passing. In a statement issued on Monday by the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party condemned what it described as “political hypocrisy” and alleged opportunism in the wake of the former President’s death. “The party and the government that had done everything in the last two years to tarnish his records, dismantle his legacies, and…
Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away at the age of 82 in a private clinic in London, United Kingdom. The news of his death was announced on Sunday by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, via a post on social media platform X. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” Shehu wrote. Sources close to the family revealed that Buhari had been battling an undisclosed illness and was recently discharged from an…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has revealed that former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is currently in discussions with prominent figures in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in a recent interview, Lawal confirmed that several key politicians from both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ADC coalition have been holding meetings with Kwankwaso in a bid to bring him into their fold. “Kwankwaso is a very influential politician, and any political movement would benefit from his presence,”…
The Osun State caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its unwavering loyalty to Governor Ademola Adeleke, resolving to follow him in any political direction he chooses. This resolution was part of a communiqué issued at the end of a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday at the Government House Banquet Hall in Osogbo. The meeting, which drew representatives from all arms of the party and government, reaffirmed the party’s confidence in Governor Adeleke’s leadership and lauded his performance since taking office. “The PDP state leadership resolved to follow Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke wherever he goes,” the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is leading in the ongoing local government elections across Lagos State, as vote sorting and collation continue in the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Although the exercise was largely peaceful, voter turnout remained low in many polling units across the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who cast his vote at polling unit 006, St. Stevens Nursery and Primary School, Adeniji-Adele, Lagos Island, acknowledged logistical delays in some areas but attributed them to early movement restrictions. “There were initial delays in the deployment of materials due to movement constraints, but…
The Yobe State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed reports suggesting mass defection of its members to an opposition coalition, describing the claims as false and a deliberate ploy to create confusion within its ranks. In a statement issued on Saturday, the state PDP chairman, Umar El-Gash, reaffirmed that the party remains united and fully prepared for the 2027 general elections. “The PDP in Yobe State is stronger today than it has been in recent times. The insinuation that our members are aligning with any coalition is false, unfounded, and a desperate attempt by political adversaries to…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect, following rising insecurity and violent disturbances in the area. The announcement was made in a statement released on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, in Yola. According to the statement, the curfew is aimed at restoring peace and order in communities affected by recent attacks and unrest within Lamurde LGA. “The government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly,” Wonosikou stated. He warned that any individuals or groups…
The Imo State Government has announced a ban on open grazing within the state capital territory, effective from July 24, 2025, as part of efforts to maintain public order and safeguard the rights of residents. The Commissioner for Livestock Development, Anthony Mgbeahurike, issued the directive during a stakeholders’ meeting with cattle dealers and herders held in Owerri. According to the commissioner, the move is aimed at curbing the growing incidence of uncontrolled grazing, which has increasingly disrupted socio-economic activities in the capital city. “The government is committed to maintaining public order within the capital territory. We are taking steps to…
Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken a swipe at political figures reportedly plotting to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, describing them as “appointment bandits.” In a strongly worded post on his official Facebook page, Igbokwe alleged that those behind the campaign to remove President Tinubu are largely individuals dismissed from the previous administration led by former President Muhammadu Buhari over allegations of corruption or poor performance. “All the bad politicians, all those PMB sent packing during his tenure for corruption, all those he sent away for non-performance, and…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has explained its absence from Saturday’s local government council election in Lagos State, citing internal setbacks and limited preparation time as reasons for its non-participation. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) is conducting elections across the 20 constitutionally recognised local government areas and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state. In a statement issued by the NNPP’s National Publicity Secretary, Ogini Olaposi, the party described its failure to field candidates as “regrettable but necessary,” noting that internal challenges hindered its ability to organise effective campaigns. “We regret to inform all members…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that it is fielding candidates in the 20 constitutionally recognised Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Saturday’s local government elections in Lagos State, in adherence to a landmark Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) is conducting the elections across the 20 LGAs and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. According to LASIEC, only 15 of the 19 political parties that initially expressed interest in the exercise successfully submitted candidate lists ahead of the polls. Speaking to journalists, the Lagos State Chairman of…
The Ogun State Government, through its Ministry of Justice, on Friday secured the conviction of three individuals involved in the gruesome ritual killing of a 16-year-old girl, Sofia Okeowo, in the Kugba area of Abeokuta South Local Government. The convicts — Mustakeem Balogun, Soliudeen Majekodunmi, and Lukmon Abdulgafar — were found guilty of the brutal murder, which occurred on January 28, 2022. The case drew widespread attention after a disturbing video of the incident went viral on social media. According to court proceedings, Sofia had gone to visit her boyfriend, Mustakeem, who lured her into a trap. During their meeting,…
The Katsina State Government has announced its preparedness to rehabilitate terrorists who willingly surrender and embrace peace, as part of efforts to consolidate ongoing progress in restoring security across the state. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Bala Zango, made this known while speaking to journalists in Minna, Niger State, during the quarterly meeting of Information Commissioners from All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled states. The event, hosted by the Niger State Ministry of Information, had the theme: “Strategic Communication and Policy Alignment.” Zango revealed that the security situation in Katsina has significantly improved, with terrorism reduced by 70 percent. He attributed the…
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has reiterated the Corps’ growing role in national security, with a particular focus on aviation security as a critical component of Nigeria’s overall safety architecture. In a statement released by the NSCDC National Public Relations Officer, CSC Babawale Afolabi, the Corps described aviation security as one of the most sensitive and strategic areas in the country’s security landscape. Professor Audi made this known during his keynote address at the Aviation Security Stakeholders’ Engagement, held at the Dr. John Ade Abolurin Auditorium, NSCDC National Headquarters,…
A Fulani youth leader in Plateau State, Hamisu Garba, has firmly stated that the Fulani community will not be intimidated or driven out of the state, insisting they are legitimate citizens by birth and residency. In an exclusive interview with Newsmen, Garba decried what he described as continued attempts by certain groups to marginalise and displace the Fulani people from Plateau. He argued that many Fulani residents were born, raised, and educated in the state and have no other place to call home. “I, like many other Fulani people, am also part of Plateau State. Efforts to intimidate, frustrate, and…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has suggested he was not in agreement with President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State earlier this year. President Tinubu, on March 18, 2025, declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich state, citing what he described as a deteriorating political crisis. He accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of orchestrating the demolition of the State House of Assembly complex, and subsequently suspended the governor, his deputy, Dr Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the House of Assembly for six months. In their place, Tinubu appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd)…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a scathing attack on leaders of the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing them of being architects of Nigeria’s longstanding poverty, underdevelopment, and social misery. Speaking on Lunchtime Politics, a programme on Channels Television on Thursday, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the coalition’s leaders as “political villains” who had consistently failed Nigerians during their time in power. “A coalition of political villains, many of whom are now parading themselves in the ADC, were the same individuals who, throughout our history, orchestrated the poverty, underdevelopment, and misery…
Political tension has heightened in Osun State following fresh speculation suggesting that Governor Ademola Adeleke may be planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The rumour, which has spread across major towns in the state, comes as both parties gear up for the 2026 governorship election. However, the PDP and Governor Adeleke have firmly denied the claims, describing them as baseless, politically motivated, and an attempt to sow discord. Speaking with Pressmen on Friday, PDP spokesperson in Osun State, Oladele Bamiji, dismissed the rumour as “mere street talk,” reiterating that Adeleke remains…