Politics

A political advocacy group, Goodluck Nigeria, has announced the formation of what it describes as a “mega opposition alliance” aimed at challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The group said the proposed alliance would bring together former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former Kano State Governor…

Tony Okoh, Uyo Stakeholders from Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have accused the leadership of the Ekid People’s Union (EPU) of allegedly hiding behind faceless organisations to intimidate and discredit the state government over the lingering dispute surrounding the ownership of the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. The…

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, Emma Umerah, has declared that only a presidential ticket featuring Goodluck Jonathan and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso can unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Umerah made the statement during a chat with journalists in Lagos on Monday, March 9, 2026.…

Tony Okoh, Uyo A former Minister of Lands and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has said the Nigerian Senate is not a place for political newcomers or “homeboys,” as he declared support for the re-election of Senator Ekong Sampson for a second term in 2027. Essien, a former two-term member…

A member of the Abundance Movement, Dr. Cashier Asomugha Ekekwe, has called on former Lagos State lawmaker, Honourable Jude Chukwuemeka Omobowale Idimogu, to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II in the 2027 general elections. Ekekwe made the appeal while interacting with journalists in Lagos, where…

Michael Olumide, With the 2027 elections approaching, stakeholders in Ogun East are urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to represent the district in the Senate, reflecting widespread political backing and public approval. The push, which has been building steadily over recent months, reached new heights and few days ago during a series…

L-R: Secretary, Media/Branding Committee, South West Mage Summit, Rev. Stanley Ihedigbo; National Chairman, South West, Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGRAM), Hon. Okedara Kolawole; Member, House of Representatives representing Alimosho Federal Constituency, Hon. Ganiyu Adele Ayuba (Mayor K.K.); Chairman, Ikotun–Igando Local Council Development Area, CAGRAM, Alhaji Raji Olatunji Kamilu; and Chairman,…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the enduring bond between the people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State, describing both as brothers who must continue to live in peace and harmony. The governor gave the assurance during a special Sunday worship service at Liberty Gospel…

Nkem Ukaegbu, Umuahia Union of Igbo Youths (UIY) has come out strongly in defense of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, condemning as politically motivated and unfounded the recent allegations by the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) over his NYSC certificate and Law School records.…

Stanley Ihedigbo Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s new tax reforms are designed to ease economic pressure on citizens rather than worsen their living conditions. According to the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, speaking in Abuja, the Vice President said…