The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the unconditional and immediate release of all withheld local government allocations to the duly elected councils in Osun State, warning that continued obstruction of funds undermines grassroots governance and workers’ welfare. This call was contained in a communiqué issued after the meeting of the NLC’s National Administrative Council (NAC) and Central Working Committee (CWC) held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Signed by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, the statement condemned what it described as partisan intervention by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, in collusion with…
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The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims of mass defections by its members, insisting that the party remains united and focused as it prepares for crucial bye-elections in the state. In a communiqué issued at the end of an expanded caucus meeting held in Kaduna, the state chairman of the PDP, Edward Percy Masha, dismissed the rumours, maintaining that the party’s membership and leadership structures remain intact. “The membership of the party is still loyal and committed to the leadership of the PDP,” Masha said. “Our members are not defecting to other parties as…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has explained that his decision to run for only one term if elected president in 2027 is aimed at respecting Nigeria’s long-standing zoning arrangement, which he described as a stabilising factor in the country’s politics. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Obi argued that while zoning is not enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution, it remains vital for balancing the country’s delicate political structure. “It’s to respect the gentleman’s agreement of zoning, which has been a stabilising factor even though it’s not in our constitution,” Obi said. He maintained…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition will successfully navigate internal divisions, infiltration, and conflicting ambitions as it positions itself for the 2027 general elections. In a recent interview, Malami acknowledged that political alliances are often susceptible to sabotage and crises but maintained that the coalition is well-prepared to address such challenges. “In any political arrangement, you cannot rule out infiltration, sabotage, or personal ambitions,” he said. “But we are resolved to continue, and we are committed to overcoming whatever challenges arise.” Malami, who recently defected from…
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has disclosed that the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) is set to meet to recommend the expulsion of its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over alleged anti-party activities. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Arabambi claimed that Obi, who had earlier been placed on suspension, continued to engage with rival political groups in what the party described as a violation of its constitution. “You don’t join a political party and still keep your leg in another party. He knows it is unconstitutional to belong…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of acting out of fear of losing power rather than genuine concern for Nigerians, following the government’s recent pledge to tackle food insecurity and boost exports. In a statement issued on Sunday by the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, and shared on X, the party dismissed the government’s newly announced reforms as a scramble for survival driven by the rising popularity of the ADC and other opposition forces. The ADC’s reaction comes after the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga,…
The National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Bishop Amakiri, has criticised Nigeria’s emerging opposition coalition, arguing that the majority of its leaders have failed the country in the past and lack the moral authority to promise meaningful change. Speaking as a guest on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television on Monday, Amakiri said the coalition is merely a recycled gathering of political elites whose track records have contributed to the country’s enduring leadership crisis. “I have a problem, and it is whether 85 per cent of people in that coalition have the moral justification to tell…
Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, has revealed that natives of Ogun State have reached a consensus on the creation of a new state to be carved out of the old Ijebu province and named Ijebu-Remo State. Speaking at a public hearing on the Constitution Alterations Bills at the National Assembly on Friday, Gbenga Daniel disclosed that the new name was agreed upon at a meeting of the Remo Traditional Council on Thursday, attended by nearly all traditional rulers in Remoland. Daniel, who sponsored the bill for the establishment of the state in November…
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed to deliver on its 2023 campaign promises, urging Nigerians to hold the party and other unfulfilled politicians accountable in the next general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, Oguntoyinbo accused the APC of betraying the trust of Nigerians who voted it into power under the banner of the “Renewed Hope Agenda.” He called on the electorate to critically assess the track records of all political parties and their candidates before casting their votes in 2027.…
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a recent communiqué issued by the Benue North East Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus, describing it as a political distraction aimed at masking the opposition’s internal decline. In a statement released on Sunday by the APC’s State Organizing Secretary and Spokesman, James Ornguga, the ruling party described the PDP’s gathering in the Benue North East Senatorial District as “a little caucus meeting” of remnants unwilling to acknowledge what it called the wave of defections eroding their ranks. The APC took particular aim at the caucus’s praise of former…
The Zamfara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness to welcome Governor Dauda Lawal into its fold should he choose to defect from his current party. State Chairman of the ADC, Alhaji Kabiru Garba, made the disclosure during a media briefing with journalists in Gusau on Friday, as political activities begin to intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Garba described the ADC as an emerging force in Zamfara’s political landscape and reiterated the party’s openness to new members who share its vision for progress and inclusive governance. “We are ready to welcome Governor Dauda…
The National Secretary of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called on party supporters to refrain from insulting or attacking supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Aregbesola made the appeal on Friday in Lagos shortly after the official launch of the ADC, which aims to provide a united opposition front to unseat the administration of President Bola Tinubu — under whom he once served as Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State Governor. In a statement shared via his social media handles, the former Interior Minister and ex-Governor of Osun…
The Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has commended the recent adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by leaders of Nigeria’s opposition coalition, describing the move as a vital milestone in halting the country’s drift towards an unhealthy one-party system. In a joint press statement issued on Friday by its factional Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and Chief Thompson Ohia, Ohanaeze said the adoption of the ADC has effectively neutralized the so-called “crisis merchants” allegedly engaged to weaken opposition parties such as the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and APGA. “This development has heralded a remarkable milestone, effectively halting Nigeria’s dangerous…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Ailyu Shehu, has dismissed reports of a factional crisis within the party, insisting that the PDP remains united and strong as it prepares for the upcoming by-election in the Ganye State Constituency. Speaking during a press conference in Yola, Shehu described rumours of a split as unfounded, clarifying that the situation only involves a handful of aggrieved members who, according to him, cannot weaken the party’s structure. “There is no breakaway faction in Adamawa PDP. What we have is just an association of aggrieved members. Their efforts will not…
The Benue North East chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the worsening insecurity across the state, describing the continued attacks and killings of innocent residents by armed herders as an existential threat. In a communiqué issued on Saturday after a zonal meeting held in Lessel-Ushongo, the PDP alleged that the persistent violence was part of a grand agenda to take over ancestral lands belonging to Benue communities. Reading the communiqué, the Zonal Vice Chairman, Hon. Abraham Waroh, criticised Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration for what he called its “lackadaisical attitude” toward pressing security issues. “The party demands…
At least seven people have lost their lives and 41 others have sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal crash along the Alkaleri–Gombe Federal Highway in Bauchi State. The tragic incident, which occurred around 3:00 p.m. at Kirfi Junction, was confirmed in an updated First Information Report (FIR) by the RS12.13 Alkaleri Unit Command of the Bauchi State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The report was made available to Newsmen on Friday. According to the FRSC, the lone crash involved a commercial DAF trailer and was caused by a mechanical fault — specifically, a structural…
The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong warning to political elites, declaring that the party’s mandate and structures cannot be hijacked or sold off to opportunistic power seekers. In a statement released on Friday and endorsed by State Youth Leaders, Secretaries, Women Leaders, and grassroots coordinators nationwide, the Youth Wing accused some politicians of attempting to exploit the party’s hard-earned credibility under the guise of forming a coalition. The statement, signed by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Musa Matara, emphasized that while the party supports genuine coalitions or alliances, any merger must be…
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended two notorious kidnappers and an armed robbery suspect who have allegedly been terrorizing communities in Bosso Local Government Area and other parts of the state. The suspects — Sani Mohammed, alias Shawo, 22; Abubakar Dahiru, alias Sirin-baye, 20, both of Gidan-Mangoro, Minna; and Idris Mohammed, alias Y.B, 30, of Opposite Kure Market area, Minna — were arrested on June 16, 2025, by operatives of the Crack Squad and Special Tactical Squad (STS). In a statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command said Sani and Abubakar had…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his readiness to confront former Transport Minister and key opposition coalition member, Rotimi Amaechi, over calls for Nigerians to revolt against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Friday during the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New Market Road in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT, Wike warned that any attempt by Amaechi to stir a revolt would be fiercely resisted, starting in their home state of Rivers. His remarks come in response to Amaechi’s comments on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night,…
Co-convener of the defunct BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has defended her decision to join forces with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the newly formed opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Yesufu’s stance comes in response to widespread criticism on social media, with many questioning her collaboration with El-Rufai despite their history of political hostility. Taking to her official X handle, Yesufu maintained that nation building is not a “romantic affair” and stressed the importance of putting personal differences aside in the interest of achieving a common goal. “Nasir El-Rufai @elrufai has a nuisance value:…