I may not run for president after 2027 – Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he is unlikely to contest the presidency after the 2027 general election. Speaking in an interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, the former Anambra State governor said his decision is linked to Nigeria’s informal zoning arrangement, which rotates the presidency between the […]
Fayose vows to teach Makinde political lesson
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that they will teach Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State a political lesson. Fayose said this during an interview on Channels Television. According to him, Makinde has stolen the land of the deities, warning that the deities will retrieve their land from him. “We will teach Makinde […]
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 […]