John Nwosu, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the November 8 Anambra election, has described reports of citizens donating to Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election campaign as “deeply worrisome.” In a statement issued on Sunday, Nwosu said the practice raises serious questions about compliance with Nigeria’s electoral laws and moral standards. “I …
A fresh forgery allegation by the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has intensified the internal crisis within the opposition party ahead of its national convention slated for November 15 in Ibadan. Anyanwu accused the party leadership of forging his signature on a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral …
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent calls for opposition parties to adopt ethnic-based strategies in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election, insisting that such tactics will not affect President Bola Tinubu’s chances of re-election. In a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos, APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Seye …
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Senator Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa West have condemned the increasing wave of defections by governors and lawmakers, particularly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The criticism follows the defection of …
Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the Leadership Media Group, Azubuike Azu Ishiekwene, has urged Nigerian media organisations to embrace innovation, invest in talent, and use data-driven strategies to remain profitable in the changing media landscape. He made the call on Wednesday October 15, at a panel session during the launch ‘Pinnacle Dialogue’, a flagship …
In a high-stake session at the National Assembly on Thursday, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), faced intense scrutiny from senators as he sought confirmation. The hearing, held before a Senate Committee of the Whole, featured probing questions about his past affiliations, plans for electoral reform, …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The postponement was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba. According to the statement, the decision was reached by the National Working Committee (NWC) …
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to Governor Dauda Lawal to reinstate more than 3,000 civil servants recently removed from the state’s workforce. The demand was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Gusau by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris. According to the statement, those affected include …
Khamis Musa Darazo, a loyal supporter of President Bola Tinubu and a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Presidency and the party’s national leadership to act swiftly to prevent key figures from leaving the ruling party. Darazo raised the alarm over reports that former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, …
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly has begun moves to overhaul Nigeria’s electoral framework. The lawmakers held a joint public hearing on Monday on the repeal and re-enactment of the Electoral Act 2025. The new bill proposes extensive reforms to the electoral system, including early voting for security personnel and election officials, …
