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Politics

Oshiomhole Accuses Amaechi of Lying on Buhari 2015 Election Role

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has accused former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, of misrepresenting his role in the 2015 presidential election that brought the late...

Akeem Adebayo - June 15, 2026

Metro

Tinubu Should Have Led Oyo Rescue Effort” — Peter Obi Slams FG Over School Abduction

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the abduction of school children and teachers...

Akeem Adebayo - June 10, 2026

Politics

SDP Crisis: Gombe Fires Back, Says ‘I Remain Authentic National Chairman’

The leadership battle in the Social Democratic Party (SDP) escalated on Tuesday as Professor Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe declared that he remains the legitimate...

Toyin Adebayo - June 9, 2026

Politics

61 opposition lawmakers back Ugochinyere as Minority Leader, await Speaker’s announcement

A majority of opposition members in the House of Representatives have endorsed Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere as Minority Leader designate, with 61 out of 81...

Ola Adebayo - June 3, 2026

Politics

INEC must revoke NDC registration,” plaintiffs tell court as ADA challenges legality of new party in Abuja suit

A fresh legal challenge has been filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to nullify the registration of the Democratic Congress (NDC),...

Toyin Adebayo - June 3, 2026

Politics

Kwankwaso Was Once My Political Boy” — Ganduje Says History Is Being Twisted in Kano Politics Row

KANO, Nigeria — Former Kano State Governor and ex-APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso was once his...

Toyin Adebayo - May 29, 2026

Politics

Wike Was Right About Atiku” — Rufai Oseni Sparks Fresh Zoning Debate as ADC Entry Reignites 2027 Tensions

Lagos, Nigeria – Arise News anchor and political commentator Rufai Oseni has stirred fresh controversy in Nigeria’s opposition politics after declaring that Federal Capital...

Ola Adebayo - May 28, 2026

Politics

Aisha Yesufu Loses FCT Senatorial Primary” as NDC Picks Candidate Ahead of 2027 Elections

Abuja, Nigeria — Prominent activist and social commentator, Aisha Yesufu, has lost the National Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial primary for the Federal Capital Territory...

Toyin Adebayo - May 26, 2026

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