Adeleke moves to address detention of Osun traditional ruler
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed urgent action on the case of Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu, jailed in the United States for fraud.
Political Landscape
Rivers State holds Thanksgiving service to mark shift from emergency rule
The Rivers State Government will hold a thanksgiving service on Sunday to mark the transition from emergency rule to democratic governance after months of federal administration.
Obasa rules out fifth term in Lagos Assembly, teases 2027 governorship run
Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has said he may pursue a governorship bid in 2027, stressing that the final decision rests with his party.
Lagos Speaker Obasa hints at governorship ambition after Assembly career
Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa says he may pursue governorship after leaving the Assembly, but insists the decision rests with party leadership.
Peter Obi meets Goodluck Jonathan behind closed doors in Abuja
Peter Obi met former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, fueling speculation about political alliances ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Benue Senator confronts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in lawmakers’ WhatsApp group
Senator Titus Zam has admonished Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in a WhatsApp group, urging her to “calm down” amid her clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Ex-Wike aide demands Rivers Sole Administrator account for state funds
Former Wike aide Opunabo Inko-Tariah has demanded accountability from Rivers Sole Administrator Ette Ibas over funds spent during emergency rule.
Obi resumes public engagement..
Peter Obi resumed public activities after a health-related break, urging greater support for SMEs as the foundation for Nigeria’s economic growth and job creation.
Former Senator Dino Melaye defects from PDP to ADC, ‘PDP is dead and buried,’ he said
Former lawmaker Dino Melaye has declared that the PDP is “dead and buried,” accusing it of being controlled by the APC, while announcing his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Fresh defections in Northern APC spark fears of repeat of 2015 exodus
Fresh defections by northern APC figures and warnings of a repeat of Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 collapse raise serious concerns over the party’s cohesion ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections.