Category: Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has accused Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of allegedly attempting to reopen the long-settled Offa robbery case for political purposes, claiming it is a deliberate move to “blackmail and tarnish” the image of former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at the PDP Secretariat in...

A large political gathering in Ilorin, Kwara State, has been described as a major show of unity within Kwara North politics, as stakeholders converged at the Metropolitan Square, Asa Dam, to declare support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid and renewed advocacy for the Kwara North governorship agenda in 2027. The rally attracted traditional...

…says worthy legacies can be built from pragmatic succession plan Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said the State is reaping benefits of deliberate policy of continuity of programmes, policies and projects that add value to governance and beneficial to the people. Oyebanji said the best way to preserve legacy and ensure continuity is...

Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has arrived at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, United States, to formally resume his role as Distinguished Visiting Scholar. Gambari disclosed this in a telephone interview with Newsmen, stating that he has commenced work on his memoir as part of his academic engagement at the...

A new platform bringing together experienced leaders has been formed in Southeast, Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Works, Senator Engr. David Umahi, CON, joined other former governors in Enugu to formally launch the South East Former Governors Forum. Speaking after the forum’s maiden meeting, Senator Umahi explained the purpose of the forum: “You must have...

Ilorin – On his 63rd birthday, Dr. Alabi Oluwatoyin Tajudeen formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 Kwara State governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to steer the state toward inclusive growth and sustainable development. Addressing party leaders, traditional rulers, clergy, youth, women, and residents, Dr. Alabi outlined a vision focused...

The lawamker representing Kwara Central, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has reaffirmed his commitment to the unity and progress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his participation in the party’s 2026 National Convention held in Abuja. The lawmaker joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside other party leaders and members, at the convention, which brought together stakeholders...

Purposeful leadership and intra-party harmony and stability have been described as key elements for an enduring democratic system, which offers greater socio-economic development for a nation.‎‎A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, stated this on the sideline of APC Zonal Congress of the North-Eastern states which...

Leaders, elders, stakeholders and political office aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State have resolved to participate fully in the party’s forthcoming national convention in Abuja, describing the move as critical to strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday...