Politics
Politics
-
Lagos Government faults Peter Obi over trade fair complex demolitions
The Lagos State Government has faulted former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his comments on the recent demolition exercise at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, said Mr Obi’s remarks during his visit to the complex were misleading and unfair. Mr Obi, who toured the…
Read More » -
2027: Lagos grassroots politicians unveil ‘Progressives Group’ to drive social reforms, defend APC policies
Some youths in Lagos State have unveiled a new political movement known as The Progressives Group, aimed at advocating social reforms and promoting the equitable distribution of democratic dividends across the state. Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, the Chairman of the group, Shakiru Agiyon Wusu, and its Publicity Secretary, Prince Adewale Samson, said the initiative is dedicated to the…
Read More » -
65th Independence Celebration: Tinubu steering Nigeria to greatness, says Lagos APC
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the nation’s journey to greatness has begun under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that Nigeria is on course to reclaim her position as the giant of Africa. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo,…
Read More » -
APC schedules Osun governorship primary for December, pegs forms at ₦50m
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Saturday, December 13, 2025, for its governorship primary election in Osun State, with aspirants expected to pay ₦50 million for the expression of interest and nomination forms. The schedule of activities was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and posted on the APC’s official X…
Read More » -
Utomi vows to keep speaking out despite court ban on shadow government
Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has insisted that a federal high court ruling restraining him from forming a shadow cabinet will not silence him from expressing his views or meeting with fellow citizens. Justice James Omotosho had on Monday declared Utomi’s shadow government initiative unconstitutional, ruling that Nigeria’s presidential system does not recognise any parallel administration. Reacting in an…
Read More » -
Ondo APC knocks ‘Abuja group’, reaffirms support for Aiyedatiwa
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted allegations levelled against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration by a group it described as faceless and lacking in grassroots connection. In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro, the party took a swipe at the Ondo Redemption Front for staging…
Read More » -
Atiku explains absence at Olubadan’s coronation, pays homage to Ladoja
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained why he was absent at the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, attributing it to protocol arrangements. Atiku, who visited the monarch in Ibadan on Tuesday alongside former Senate President Iyorcha Ayu, ex-Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Liyel Imoke of Cross River State, as well as other…
Read More » -
Olubadan Ladoja bows out of politics, vows to focus on throne
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has declared that he has formally quit politics, saying he is “no longer a politician” following his ascension to the throne. The former governor of Oyo State made the statement on Tuesday during a courtesy visit from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai,…
Read More » -
Ondo PDP media director quits, cites deceit
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Mr Leye Igbabo, has resigned his position, accusing the party’s secretariat of deceit and gross indiscipline. In his resignation letter addressed to the State Chairman of the party and dated September 30, 2025, Igbabo said the atmosphere within the secretariat had…
Read More » -
Olubadan receives Atiku, El-Rufai, Imoke days after coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Cross River State Governor Liyel Imoke were among the high-profile dignitaries who paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, at his palace on Tuesday. The visit came just days after the coronation of the 44th Olubadan, marking…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel