Category Archives: Politics

As 2027 general election is fast approaching, the Independent National Electorate Commission (INEC) has wiped-out 170 political parties out of 171 that applied for registration as political parties.INEC has officially registered just one, while another has been registered through a court order.The newly registered party, which has fulfilled all electoral and constitutional requirements, is theContinueContinue reading “2027: INEC wipes out 170 political parties, registers 2”

A group, Ogun West Professionals for Yayi, on Sunday, adopted the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayi for the 2027 governorship election in the state.The group also endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in next year’s presidential election. The group unveiled its adoption of Sen. YayiContinueContinue reading “2027: Ogun West Professionals adopt Yayi for governor, endorse Tinubu for second term”

President Bola Tinubu has, again, intervened to halt the escalating feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor and estranged godfather, Nyesom Wike.The peace deal came after months of failed settlements that had pushed the state to the brink of governorship impeachment, legislative paralysis, and prolonged instability. The president had previously intervened inContinueContinue reading “Again, Tinubu brokers peace, asks Wike to halt Fubara’s impeachment”

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and other senior executives. There are rumours that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso may get the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. TheContinueContinue reading “2027: Atiku meets ADP chairman as call for Obi/Kwankwaso ticket thickens”

By Aderemi Bamgbose Prof. Adedayo Faduyile, a former President, Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), has declared his intention to contest for the seat of senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seat became vacant following the appointment of Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim as an ambassadorial-designateContinueContinue reading “Former NMA President joins Ondo South senatorial seat race”

First female Secretary to Ondo State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu has described the story of Ondo State as that of enviable resilience, adding that congratulations are in order for all the good people of the state as the state celebrates it’s 50th anniversary of  creation.The Idepe-Okitipupa born Princess Oladunni Odu made this known in an officialContinueContinue reading “Ondo State, a narrative of resilience at 50 – Oladunni Odu”

The Federal High Court in Ibadan has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held on November 15, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The court also barred Turaki and others from presenting themselves as national officers of the party.Despite internal disputes, the PDP went ahead with its highly anticipated two-day 2025 Elective National ConventionContinueContinue reading “Just In: Court nullifies PDP national convention in Ibadan”

The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State.It was gathered that the former senator of Ogun Central completed her e-registration on Tuesday at Ibogun, Ward 11, Ifo Local Government Area of the state.Confirming the development on Wednesday, Biodun Ajayi, former Chairman of Abeokuta SouttContinueContinue reading “Former President Obasanjo’s daughter, Iyabo joins APC”

An interim investigation report into the alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s government has revealed that a clandestine network of military officers coordinated by an Army Colonel (name withheld) had planned the takeover, with funding, recruitment, and operational planning traced directly to him.The report indicated that the Army officer, whose repeated failures in promotionContinueContinue reading “How suspects of foiled coup allegedly plan to overthrow Tinubu”

Indigenes of Ogun West Senatorial district, under the aegis of Ogun West Professionals, will on Sunday have a chat with Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) to scrutinise his plan for the 2027 general election.Though Adeola, popularly called Yayi, is yet to make a public declaration of his 2027 ambition, there continue to be groups and individualsContinueContinue reading “2027 Guber: Yayi set to meet Ogun professionals”