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Whispers of a military takeover ignite widespread protests across the capital.

Reports of an alleged plot by some military personnel to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration have triggered outrage among Nigerians, with senior lawyers, civil society groups and retired generals warning against any attempt to subvert democracy. The Defence Headquarters also dismissed the reports, saying there was no coup-related detention or plan within the military. The Director, […]

2027: Lagos APC Slams Dele Momodu, Questions His Political Credibility

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected comments from veteran journalist and political actor Dele Momodu, accusing him of lacking the credentials to advise the opposition on strategy for the 2027 election. In a statement by the party’s spokesperson, Mogaji (Hon) Seye Oladejo, the party took issue with Momodu’s call for the opposition to “play […]

We are Ready to Promote all Aspects of Government Activities – Prince Kassim Afegbua 

The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has expressed the Ministry’s readiness to promote all aspects of government activities aimed at showcasing the ‘SHINE’ Agenda of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration for the repositioning of the State. The Commissioner made this known during a courtesy visit by the management team of […]

ADC Vows Governance Overhaul

The African Democratic Congress says it is setting out to “redesign governance” in Nigeria by ending the culture of godfatherism, budget padding, and patronage-driven politics, pledging a new model built on transparency, innovation, and citizen participation. Budget padding is a situation in which a budget is made bigger than the original estimates through an increase […]

Declare Diri’s seat vacant over PDP resignation, Kenneth Okonkwo urges INEC

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress and Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare the seat of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, vacant following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. Diri resigned from the PDP alongside members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly on Wednesday, sparking speculation […]
President Bola Tinubu

Hurricane Tinubu: Mass defections ignite one-party state fears

As the 2027 general elections approach, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is strengthening his political dominance in the South, following a wave of defections by governors and influential politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party and other opposition parties to the All Progressives Congress. The development has, however, ignited fears of a one-party state, with opposition leaders […]

Govs who criticized me, now in the APC – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that the mass defection of party leaders and state governors of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress has justified his support for President Bola Tinubu, as those who once criticized him are now members of the APC. The […]

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