December 17, 2025
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NNPP Boss Projects Mass Defection of PDP Leaders in Osun

The chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun, Dr Tosin Odeyemi, on Thursday said more chieftains of the party will decamp ahead of the 2026 governorship poll in the state. This projection by Odeyemi follows the gale of defection rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The chairman hinted that imminent political realignments

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Where is Ibas? Reps Committee Left Hanging Again as Tension Increases in Rivers

For the second time in a week, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), The Sole Administrator of Rivers State has failed to appear before the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee overseeing the state’s emergency rule. The committee, inaugurated on April 15, 2025, and led by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, was established to probe the unfolding political and

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Lagos APC Fixes Nomination Fees, Chairmanship Aspirants to Pay N5.5M

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed the nomination and administrative fees for aspirants seeking to vie for the different seats in the July 12 Local Government Election in Lagos State. The fees are contained in the party’s election guidelines, jointly signed by Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and Dr Adeola Jokomba, the APC chairman and secretary,

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Wike Accuses Atiku, El-Rufai of Coalition Move to Unseat Tinubu for Selfish Gains

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others are pushing for a coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu for their selfish interests. Mr Wike, in a media chat on Friday, also said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not

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Communique Issued by PDP Governors’ Forum After its 2025/4th Meeting Held in Ibadan on Monday, 14 April 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDPGF) held its 2025/4th Meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, and resolved the following; 1. Noting the nationwide speculations about possible merger of political parties, groups and/or associations, the Forum resolved that the PDP will not join any coalition or merger. However, the PDP as a major opposition party welcomes

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Lagos Politics Now a Family Business: How Fathers Are Passing the Baton to Their Sons

In Lagos politics, it is obvious that its political system is gradually evolving into a family enterprise. From the Tinubus to the Obanikoros, there’s a growing pattern; fathers paving the way for their sons to step in and take over. Here’s a quick look at how political influence is being handed down in Lagos political

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Gbenga Daniel Urges Constitutional Review to Limit Immunity to President, Vice-President.

Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor of Ogun State and current lawmaker representing Ogun East, has called for a constitutional amendment to limit the immunity clause in Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution to only the President and Vice President. He made his remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, during which he expressed concern

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Rivers State Administrator Appoints Local Government Administrators Amid Court Injunction

Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has appointed administrators for the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs). This decision comes shortly after a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt issued an interim order restraining him from making such appointments. List of Rivers State Newly Appointed Administrators The appointments were announced

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Valentine Ozigbo Rejects Anambra APC Governorship Primaries, Labels Process a “Well-Orchestrated Heist”

Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Anambra State, has formally rejected the results of the party’s primary election held on April 5, 2025. Describing the process as “a well-orchestrated heist designed to deliver a predetermined outcome,” Ozigbo submitted a petition to the APC Appeals Committee challenging the

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Senator Ndume Criticizes President Tinubu’s Appointments for Violation of Federal Character

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has publicly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent political appointments, alleging they breach the constitutional principle of federal character and exhibit ethnic bias. Speaking on Arise News’ PrimeTime show on Monday, April 7, 2025, Ndume expressed concerns over the lack of inclusivity in the administration’s selections. Ndume

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