In a move shaking Nigeria’s political landscape, Prince Abdul‑Rasheed Kashamu has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The veteran politician cited persistent leadership crises, internal polarisation, and factional clashes within the PDP as key reasons for his dramatic switch. Speaking at his induction into the APC,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Theresa Ushie, after Lawmakers upheld findings that she engaged in gross misconduct. The decision was reached on Wednesday during plenary in Calabar, where 19 of the 25 lawmakers voted in favour of the recommendations of the House Committee on…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially defected to the Accord Party, setting the stage for a heated 2026 Governorship contest. The announcement came on Tuesday during a gathering of National and State leaders of the Accord Party at the Government House Banquet Hall in Osogbo. Adeleke revealed that his membership in Accord actually began…
Rivers Governor Fu Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt, stating that the move followed consultations with political allies, traditional leaders and key interest…
Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, former Senator representing Ogun Central and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has unequivocally denied reports suggesting she plans to contest in the 2027 general elections. Speculation soared in November after the Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) openly invited her to vie for office under its platform. Her appearance on…
Benin Republic was thrust into sudden political chaos on Sunday as a group of soldiers took over state television to declare the removal of President Patrice Talon, sending shockwaves across the region. The soldiers, operating under the name Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR), announced that they had convened and unanimously resolved that “Mr. Patrice Talon…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified former National Secretary of the Party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, along with six other aspirants, from participating in the Osun State Governorship Primary scheduled for December 13, citing irregularities in their nomination submissions. The development was confirmed in a report by the APC Screening Committee, which was obtained by…
In a decisive move to bolster the State’s Fiscal and Developmental Agenda, the Ogun State House of Assembly has approved a ₦300 billion funding request to support the 2026 Annual Budget, the 2026–2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), as well as key long-term infrastructure projects and pension obligations. The approval followed a detailed presentation by…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has struck out a suit filed by the Osun State Government, which sought to compel the Federal Government to release Statutory Allocations due to Local Government Councils (LGAs) in the State, while criticising the FG for failing to enforce an earlier judgment guaranteeing LGA financial autonomy. In a 6–1 majority…
By Adenike Olowe Political momentum is steadily building across Ogun Central Senatorial District as leaders, stakeholders and community voices intensify demands for a new wave of representation, one that prioritizes sincerity, empathy and true service in both the Senate (Red Chamber) and House of Representatives (Green Chamber). This renewed call gained stronger traction on Thursday,…
