Politics
Dickson Condemns Lokoja Court Order Against NDC, Vows Legal Battle and Declares Party Will Not Be Deterred
The leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, has strongly condemned the Federal High Court order issued in Lokoja, describing it as legally flawed, anti-democratic, and a calculated attempt to undermine the party’s growing momentum. Reacting to the ruling by Justice Isah Dashen on Friday morning, Dickson said he was shocked, just…
NDC to Appeal Court Ruling, Says Party Remains Registered and Ready for 2027 Elections
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to challenge a ruling of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, insisting that the party remains legally registered and fully committed to participating in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Friday, the party said its attention had been drawn to a ruling delivered by…
Ekiti Decides 2026: Oyebanji Faces Tough Challenge from Oluyede, Bejide in Bid for Historic Second Term
The battle for the Ekiti State governorship has entered a decisive phase as incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji seeks a historic second term against strong challengers, including Wole Oluyede and Dare Bejide. With more than one million registered voters expected to cast their ballots across the state, the election is being closely watched as a major test of political strength ahead…
VIDEO: King Dr. Saheed Osupa Thrills Supporters at Osogbo Rally as Governor Adeleke Launches Re-election Campaign
Renowned Fuji music icon, King Dr. Saheed Osupa, delivered a captivating live performance at the historic Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, during the official launch of the re-election campaign of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, Governor of Osun State. The event attracted thousands of enthusiastic supporters, party faithful, political stakeholders, and residents from across the state,…
Kwara APC Elders Reject Speaker Danladi’s Emergence as 2027 Governorship Candidate
A group of elders and key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has strongly opposed the emergence of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The stakeholders described Danladi as lacking the political strength, leadership capacity,…
Profile of Ogun APC Deputy Governorship Candidate, Kudirat Balogun
Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Balogun (née Adegunwa) is a highly accomplished finance executive, corporate strategist, and business leader with over three decades of experience driving growth, innovation, and transformation across Nigeria’s manufacturing and corporate sectors. Throughout her distinguished career, she has built a reputation for excellence in financial management, corporate governance, operational leadership, and institutional development. She…
Senate to Debate Proposal for Single Presidential and Governorship Term After 2027 Elections
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has revealed that the National Assembly will consider a proposal for a single six-year term for presidents and state governors as part of broader constitutional reforms aimed at improving governance in Nigeria. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Bamidele explained that the proposal is intended to allow elected leaders to…
Starmer Accuses Elon Musk of Deepening Divisions in Britain After Henry Nowak Killing
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of attempting to sow division in the UK and interfering in British politics, marking one of the government’s strongest criticisms yet of the billionaire owner of X. Starmer’s comments come after weeks of controversial posts by Musk on his social media platform concerning the murder of Henry…
A Vote for Obi in 2027 Is a Vote for Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said that any votes cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election could end up benefiting President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo argued that the opposition must come together under a single political platform if it…
Aisha Yesufu Slams NDC Over FCT Senate Ticket, Calls for Greater Transparency
A heated exchange unfolded at the national headquarters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja on Wednesday as activist and politician Aisha Yesufu challenged party officials over the handling of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial ticket process. Clearly frustrated by what she described as a lack of transparency and accountability, Yesufu questioned the…