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On a calm Thursday night in the upscale neighbourhood of Ikoyi, Lagos, political undercurrents quietly shifted as Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a prominent figure in Oyo State politics, Teslim Folarin, at his private residence. Though the meeting was held away from the

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a strategic alignment of democratic governance with sound economic policies to ensure long-term sustainability of Nigeria’s political system. Jonathan made the call at the national convening and launch of a research report by the Goodluck

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a prominent pro-Tinubu advocacy group led by Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has been vocal in defending President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Their central argument is that the administration’s “bold” decisions primarily the removal of the petrol

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, following mounting pressure and petitions alleging partisanship ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. The decision, which has stirred political reactions, comes

In a strong show of political solidarity and strategic alignment, no fewer than 102 councillors drawn from the nine local government areas of Ogun East Senatorial District on Wednesday publicly declared their support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu, while

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a prominent pro-Tinubu advocacy group led by Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has been vocal in defending President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. Their central argument is that the administration’s “bold” decisions primarily the removal of the petrol

Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), led by its National Chairman, His Excellency Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, and Governor Seyi Makinde, have currently engaged in a high-level emergency meeting with key leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The meeting is taking

Prominent Nigerian political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Peter Obi, former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, and Governor Aminu Tambuwal, led a high-profile protest in Abuja on Wednesday. The demonstration was staged

Political activities within the African Democratic Congress in Ondo State have been abruptly put on hold following a directive from the Independent National Electoral Commission, signaling fresh developments in the party’s internal affairs and the broader regulatory oversight of Nigeria’s electoral system.

​By Uche Chris Last week proved more than anything the outcome of the 2027 election. INEC, the election umpire, did the unthinkable for the optimistic, and practically banned the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, from the contest leaving its members, particularly the Obidients