Politics

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has died after collapsing at his office in the Government House in Yenagoa on Thursday, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and political leaders. Ewhrudjakpo reportedly slumped around 1:30 pm while attending to official duties and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, where he was later pronounced dead at the age of 60. Eyewitness accounts indicate that

Senator Iyiola Omisore has publicly endorsed the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, reiterating his support during an interview on TVC’s program “Politics Tonight.” In the broadcast, Omisore stated, “I believe that supporting a consensus candidate is in the best interest of Osun State and will strengthen the party’s unity going into the next election.” The endorsement comes shortly after the APC gover

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his directive that ministers and other top government officials must obtain presidential clearance before they can be provided with police escorts, as part of a broader effort to reassign police personnel to frontline security duties and strengthen law-enforcement capacity nationwide. At the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasised that the long-standing practice of assigning regular police off

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has officially emerged as the governorship candidate of Accord Party for the 2026 elections following the party’s primary held on Wednesday in Osogbo. The exercise was conducted after a thorough screening process earlier in the day, during which Adeleke was cleared by the party’s national screening committee to contest under the Accord banner. The screening committee, chaired by Ibe Thankgod, confirmed that Adeleke met all the requiremen

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) over allegations including terrorism financing, money laundering, and improper management of recovered assets. The agency said that the former minister was unable to satisfy the bail conditions earlier granted to him, prompting the decision to keep him in custody while investigations continue. According to the EFCC, the probe

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State yesterday formally announced his defection from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He described the move as a necessary step to align his administration with what he called “full support” for the federal government under Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “We can’t support Mr President if we don’t fully identify with him; not backyard support,” F

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally joined Accord Party (AC), days after officially resigning from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Government House in Osogbo on Tuesday, attended by national and state leaders of Accord Party. In a post on his verified X handle, the governor declared: “Today, we unveiled the Accord Party, our new platform for the good people of Osun State. From Osun West to Osun East to Osun Centr

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved ₦100 billion for the rehabilitation of police and other security agencies’ training institutions across Nigeria. The decision was taken at the Council’s 154th virtual meeting, where officials also sanctioned ₦2.6 billion for consultancy services to support the planning and execution of the rehabilitation projects. The funding followed a nationwide assessment carried out by an ad-hoc committee chaired by Governor Peter Mbah of E

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, marking the formal assumption of a key cabinet role by a former top military officer. The ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, shortly after the Senate confirmed Musa’s appointment following a five-hour screening session. Musa, who until his retirement in October 2025 served as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the unresolved leadership crisis rocking the party at the national level. His resignation, confirmed on December 2, 2025, marks one of the most significant political departures within the PDP this year. In his resignation letter addressed to the party chairman in Ward 2 of Ede North Local Government Area, Adeleke stated that the lingering crisis in the PDP’s national le

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has taken a significant step in his political career by officially joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This move comes after his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, a decision he described as “heartbreaking” due to the party’s departure from its founding principles. Atiku’s registration with the ADC took place at Jada ward 1 in Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State on a recent Monday, marking a new