Following consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the National Assembly has announced an indefinite suspension of all official trips to South Africa, along with a complete boycott of any legislative activities hosted or organized by the country. Signed by Clerk Kamoru Ogunlana on Friday, the directive was issued in response to ongoing reports of xenophobic violence, harassment, loss of life, and property destruction targeting Nigerians and other African nationals.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asserted that President Bola Tinubu has earned a re-election bid due to his developmental strides both in Lagos State and nationwide. Speaking on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting with traditional rulers and political leaders at the palace of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, Sanwo-Olu urged residents to rally behind the President’s 2027 campaign and fulfill a pledged target of 250,000 votes for the APC.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, APC state chairman Pastor Cornelious Ojelabi, GAC members, and other party chieftains, the governor also threw his weight behind Hamzat as his preferred successor to steer the next phase of governance in Lagos. Echoing these sentiments, Hamzat called on Ikorodu residents and party loyalists to actively participate in the 2027 polls and vote across the board for all APC candidates to ensure that reform and development initiatives are sustained.

Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has outlined five critical “election gods” that candidates must satisfy to secure electoral victory in Nigeria, identifying them as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, the judiciary, non-state security actors, and financial resources. According to a new book titled How To Win Elections in Nigeria by media entrepreneur Seun Oloketuyi, Fayemi emphasized that winning requires far more than just voter goodwill or a robust campaign structure; it demands a deep understanding of local political landscapes and strategic alliances with key figures and party leaders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reflecting on his own political journey, Fayemi recalled entering a toxic and violent political climate when challenging a sitting administration after a 2003 defeat. Despite opposition attempts to label him an outsider, his bold convictions, external networks, relentless grassroots mobilization, and an eight-point welfarist agenda proved decisive. He also stressed the importance of proactively communicating achievements across intellectual, social media, and grassroots audiences, noting that performance alone does not speak for itself. Furthermore, Fayemi highlighted tactical necessities such as managing smaller opposition parties, securing polling agents, and engaging friendly independent observer missions to navigate post-election disputes effectively.