Uganda’s incumbent president, Yoweri Museveni, has opened a commanding lead as vote counting continues in the country’s general elections. Early results released on Friday by the Uganda Electoral Commission, based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations, showed Museveni securing 76.25 percent of the votes cast. Meanwhile, Museveni’s main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine, …
Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Guinea-Conakry to attend the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya. Shettima’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed in a statement on Friday that following the inauguration, the Vice President is scheduled to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The inauguration comes after …
Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Abba formally joined the ruling party on Thursday evening in Abuja, where he was received by Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, and Mustafa Salihu, APC national vice-chairman for …
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday said it would proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, despite claims by the state government that no impeachment notice has been formally served on the governor. The lawmakers made the declaration during an ongoing press conference in Port Harcourt, reaffirming their resolve amid the deepening …
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday failed to resume plenary one week after adjourning its last sitting, heightening uncertainty surrounding the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, during its first sitting of the year held last Thursday, commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Zamfara State has reaffirmed its resolve to conduct free, fair and credible elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mahmud Isah, gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held to mark the resumption of the second phase of the Continuous Voter …
Former presidential candidate and publisher, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Momodu announced his decision on Thursday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, while addressing supporters and members of the party. Speaking at the event, Momodu said his move was driven by a desire to promote the interests of the …
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of the former First Lady of Ogun State, Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabanjo, who passed away at the age of 101. Lucia Onabanjo, wife of the first civilian governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, died on Monday, January 12, 2026. In a condolence message released …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU) in Ekpoma, Edo State, following a protest against insecurity that turned violent on Saturday. The demonstration, initially peaceful, was reportedly hijacked by suspected hoodlums, leading to the blockage of major roads and attacks on traders. The palace of Zaiki …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of three prominent party chieftains. The deceased are Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman and Alhaji Alih Atabo. The Kogi State Government announced their deaths in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja by the Commissioner for …
