The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over controversies that followed their congresses and primary elections, saying the developments have exposed the parties' claims of offering a better political alternative. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy to families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring them that efforts to rescue the victims will continue until they are safely reunited with their families. In a statement issued on Monday, the President described the attack on …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE) has called for an immediate criminal investigation and prosecution of all individuals connected to the controversial political ambition of Mahmud Sadis Buba, describing the episode as a major national security concern that exposed deep failures in Nigeria’s political, security, and verification systems. In a statement titled “THE …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja, barely a day after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku secured the ADC ticket on Wednesday after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Amaechi, who scored 504,117 …
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has openly declared Bimbo Adekanmbi, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 election. Speculation about Makinde’s backing of Adekanmbi had intensified in recent weeks, especially after the governor announced on May 14 his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. …
The African Action Congress (AAC) has adopted Omoyele Sowore as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was announced on Monday by the chairman of the election committee, Kayode Babayemi during the party’s presidential primary in Abuja. Babayemi said the adoption reflected the party’s confidence in Sowore’s leadership and long-standing commitment …
Former Vice President and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday cast his vote in the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the exercise as a demonstration of democracy and a crucial step in the party’s efforts to reposition Nigeria. Atiku voted at the Ajiya Ward Polling Unit in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State, …
Following conclusion of primaries, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its list of candidates for the House of Representatives and the State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The list, announced by the state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, contains 24 House of Representatives candidates and 40 House …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded most of its governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, producing 23 candidates across the country amid consensus arrangements, withdrawals, protests and logistical challenges. The exercise, conducted in 28 states, largely favoured incumbent governors, all of whom secured return tickets except Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who withdrew …
Hamzat wins Lagos ticket; Chinda emerges in Rivers; Yusuf, Radda, Aliyu, Bago secure affirmation The All Progressives Congress (APC) tightened its hold on key states on Thursday as incumbent governors secured governorship tickets in several states, while candidates backed by influential party leaders emerged victorious in others ahead of the 2027 general election. Most …
