NDC in disarray as primary election disputes tear party apart
The National Democratic Congress, NDC, is currently battling growing internal tensions. The development followed the party’s nationwide primary elections held on May 29 ahead of the 2027 general elections, with disputes over candidates selection, delayed release of results, and allegations of manipulation threatening to overshadow the party’s rapid rise as a major opposition force. Recall […]
Ex-Power Minister Adelabu loses as Alli picks Oyo APC guber ticket
Oyo South senator, Sarafadeen Alli, has emerged winner of the Oyo State All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primary election. The lawmaker polled 578,143 votes, beating former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who got 19,193 votes and one other. Adelabu resigned from his ministerial position to contest the Oyo State governorship seat. It was reported that […]
FUBARA withdraws from APC Governorship Primary
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in the state. Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate.“After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have […]
PETER Obi reveals first thing he’ll focus on as Nigerian President
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has stated that his primary focus will be on uniting the nation if he is elected President in 2027. Obi disclosed this after he was cleared by the NDC presidential screening committee on Tuesday. “We want mothers to feel secure when their children go to school or work. […]
FORMER Power Minister, Adelabu Officially Declares Oyo Governorship Ambition
Immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has declared his intention to contest the gubernatorial election in Oyo State. Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said he will contest on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC. He declared his intention on Tuesday at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan. Yesfm’s correspondent […]
ADC is dead, Akpabio reacts to wave of defections in National Assembly
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday joked that the African Democratic Congress was effectively dead following a fresh wave of defections that saw lawmakers move en masse to other political parties, including the Nigerian Democratic Congress and the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark while presiding over plenary, shortly after the Senate formally announced the […]
PDP will produce Nigeria’s next president – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party will produce Nigeria’s next president in the 2027 general elections. Makinde made the statement while addressing party members and stakeholders during the 103rd National Executive Committee meeting of his-backed PDP faction, held on Monday in Abuja. Speaking from the podium, Makinde emphasised the […]
POWER Minister, Adelabu resigns to focus on Oyo Governorship race
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned his position to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State. Adelabu, in a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Tinubu, said the decision would take effect from April 30, 2026, to allow for a smooth transition. According to the letter, the minister […]
It’s Fake, I Have Not Resigned-Adelabu
With the deadline for resignation by political office holders which ends today,there has been anxiety over the fate of the Hon Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. News circulating online has it that the minister had resigned to pursue his ambition. Meanwhile, Reacting to the news, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu while speaking with Yes […]
Kwankwaso’s son dumps NNPP for ADC
Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Secretary of the Kwankwasiyya movement and son of former Kano governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has officially resigned his membership from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). In a statement made public on Monday via his Facebook page, Mustapha said his decision to leave the party was carefully considered and not taken lightly. […]