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Rafiyat SADIQ

Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken a frontline role in the political campaign for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Davido was named Chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Council, a platform set up to mobilise young voters in support of Adeleke’s re-election. Governor Adeleke said …

Davido Leads Youth Campaign for Adeleke’s Re-election Bid

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he has not endorsed any candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State, insisting that such a decision would be taken collectively by political stakeholders. Wike spoke during his monthly media parley in Abuja, where he also dismissed claims that Governor Siminalayi …

Wike Boasts of Political Strength in Rivers As Allies Rule Out Backing Fubara’s Second-term Bid

The Senate was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole engaged in a heated argument over the interpretation of the chamber’s amended Standing Rules. The standoff, which lasted more than 15 minutes, began when Akpabio started reading the Votes and Proceedings from Tuesday’s sitting. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo …

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash Over Senate New Rules

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Abdulrahman Mohammed is the legitimate National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike made the remark on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja, where he addressed the party’s lingering internal crisis and criticised the rival faction led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. The …

 FCTA to Begin Enforcement on Ground Rent, Land Use Fees, Property Registration November 26

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Abdulrahman Haske, has cautioned party leaders against imposing candidates under the guise of consensus ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a media interaction, Haske said consensus remains a valid option in party politics but must come through dialogue, consultation, and agreement among …

Adamawa 2027: Young Aspirant Warns Against Imposed Consensus in APC Guber Race

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) declaring the party as “dead” following the defection of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe to the Labour Party. Akpabio made the remark during plenary while reading Abaribe’s defection letter, drawing laughter from fellow lawmakers. “I think ADC is dead,” he said. Abaribe Cites Internal Crisis …

Political figures from Kogi East have reacted angrily to recent political steps taken by Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Kogi governorship election. Ajaka, popularly known as Muri in Kogi political circles, recently declared his intention to contest the Kogi East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 …

Kogi 2027: Okai, Okutepa SAN Criticise Ajaka's Latest Political Moves

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