The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has said that the Itsekiri are Yoruba, being children of Oduduwa, pointing out that they needed to work together as one people driven by the same history and destiny, because what affects Itsekiri also affects the entire Yoruba people. The Alaafin made this declaration during the…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cannot zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the north. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike said he has cautioned the party against making the mistake of 2023. The PDP chieftain said the opposition party must zone its 2027…
Ben Murray-Bruce, the former senator, has suggested that Afrobeats superstar Davido may one day aspire to become the future governor of Osun. Murray-Bruce, in a recent video message shared on X, pointed to Davido’s “strong political lineage” and “widespread influence” as key factors that could propel him into leadership. In the footage, the 69-year-old politician…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently visited him with two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to seek peace. Wike made the statement while speaking to journalists on Monday. “Fubara came to me with two Governors and one elder statesman. Just that they are…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP-GF) and former governors have named former Senate President Bukola Saraki as the head of a seven-member reconciliation committee. The PDP-GF Chairman, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, announced this while briefing newsmen after the forum’s crucial meeting with former governors on Sunday night in Abuja. Mohammed said that…
A former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the Labour Party and its 2023 flagbearer, Peter Obi, describing them as a “short rental” arrangement that lacks the capacity to challenge Nigeria’s political status quo. Sowore made the remarks on Sunday while appearing as a guest on Inside Sources on…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is not desperate to return to office. Fubara disclosed this at the service of songs held in honour of the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, in Port Harcourt, on Sunday. “Can’t you see how better I look? Do you think…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has arrived at the venue for the crucial Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders meeting. Wike, who arrived at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, stepped out of his vehicle and proceeded directly inside to join other governors, former governors, and members of…
The Governors of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke; Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang; Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; and Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri have arrived at the venue for the crucial Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders meeting. Additional governors who have arrived at the Bauchi Governor’s Lodge in Abuja for the meeting include the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah,…
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has declared that she will not be returning to Aso Rock but will instead throw her full support behind President Bola Tinubu and campaign with current First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the Women Icon Leadership Awards in Abuja on Saturday night—an…