August 9, 2025
Don’t drag Amaechi’s wife into politics, Korka-Waadah warns opponents
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers State, Joe Korka-Waadah, has called on political opponents of former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, not to drag the wife, Dame Judith Amaechi, into their petty politics. Korka-Waadah, the Executive Director, Compassionate Heart Foundation, Canada, gave the warning when he responded to verbal attack insinuating […]
I’ll change Nigeria’s constitution, end corruption in one month as President – Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has vowed that he would change the Nigerian constitution if elected President in 2027. Amaechi made the vow while speaking during an X space tagged ‘Weekend Politics’, on Friday. He also vowed to end corruption within one month as President, or resign. “If I become President I will change […]
2027: Jonathan PDP’s best bet for presidential election – Ex-Jigawa Gov, Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has described ex-President Goodluck Jonathan as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, strongest option for the 2027 presidential election. Lamido said this on Friday’s edition of ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television, urging the PDP to make concerted efforts to bring him back. “I think for PDP now they […]
Wike, Ortom, others who worked against PDP should be sacked – Lamido
Lamido, has said FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom, and others who campaigned against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023 should be sacked. While appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday, Lamido said members who undermined the party to the advantage of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Ex-minister, Audu Ogbe is dead
Nigeria’s former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78. He died on Saturday, August 9, 2025. A statement from the Ogbeh family confirmed his death, adding that, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief […]
Why one-term pledge is hard to keep – Nasarawa Gov tells Obi
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has told the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that political pressure makes it difficult for presidents to fulfil the promise of serving one term. DAILY POST recalls that Obi has repeatedly said he is willing to be a one-term president if elected in 2027. Responding in an […]
Constitution Amendment: Showunmi proposes automatic loss of seat for defectors
Convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi, has called for the amendments of Nigeria’s electoral and party governance framework in order to fortify political parties, deter opportunistic defections, and deepen ideological accountability. Showunmi, acknowledging that the constitution serves as a protection of fundamental rights for all citizens, stressed the need to identify areas that require improvement […]
ADC state chairman reaffirm confidence in David Mark
Forum of State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reiterated its confidence in the leadership of the party at the national level led by former President of the Senate, David Mark. The chairman of the Forum, who is also the Kogi State Chairman of the party, Kingsley Temitope Ogga, said this in a […]
2027: PDP, APC test might in Oyo bye-election
In the build up the 2027 general elections, the forthcoming bye-election presents an opportunity for the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other political parties to show their might in Oyo State. The polls, billed for Saturday, 16th August, 2025, will provide an opportunity for the voters to fill the vacant […]
Plans underway for prison inmates to vote in Nigerian elections – INEC
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday, said the Commission is working towards ensuring that prison inmates vote during elections. The plan was on the agenda in discussions between INEC and officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Yakubu said moves to […]