Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria’s four-year presidential term, renewable once, has become the political norm. Incumbents often view the first term as a pathway to a second, making re-election a major factor in political alliances, appointments, spending, and, at times, the timing of reforms. Under Section 135 of the 1999 Constitution, …
A former vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Northwest, Salihu Lukman, has criticised the ruling party, saying its internal democratic structures are no longer functioning. Lukman made the remarks during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, where he argued that a monarchical system of government was now better organised than the APC. …
Former Vice president and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s security challenges, linking the worsening insecurity to its spending priorities and budget implementation. Atiku, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the reported killing …
Accord Party presidential candidate whose candidacy is being contested, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has urged voters in Osun State to resist intimidation and come out peacefully to exercise their right to vote in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Olawepo-Hashim, who is also Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), accused the Federal Government of President …
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has unveiled Hajia Zeinab Ibrahim, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader for the Northeast, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Kefas announced Ibrahim’s candidacy on Friday at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo during a visit by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, who was in …
Candidates of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have praised the party's National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, following the publication of the party's candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The candidates said the release of the final list ended weeks of uncertainty surrounding the submission and publication of candidates' particulars, particularly for those …
The Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State, Abdulrahman Buba Zaune, has resigned from the party and is expected to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Zaune announced his resignation in a letter dated August 5, 2026, addressed to the ADC Ward Chairman in Zaune Ward, Dukku Local Government Area. He …
Former Chairperson of the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has expressed concern over increasing political tension ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, warning that the situation could threaten the credibility of the poll and weaken public confidence in Nigeria's democracy. The human rights lawyer and Associate Professor of Law urged …
The Osun State Government has filed a suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of its statutory allocation account, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare the action unlawful and award N2 billion in exemplary damages. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1762/2026, was filed on August 5 by Governor Ademola …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fake government agencies linked to the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) scandal and recommended the prosecution of its promoter, Adeniyi Adeyemi. ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu (SAN), disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after presenting an interim …
