By Rafiyat Sadiq A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, operating under the name Concerned APC Patriots (CAP), has opposed the nomination of Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye as Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s running mate for the 2026 governorship election. In a statement released in Ado Ekiti on Monday, the group’s convener, Joshua …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Nigeria's 774 local government areas (LGAs) were envisioned by the Constitution as vehicles of grassroots development and participatory democracy. Constitutionally recognized as the third tier of government, they are supposed to be autonomous entities, capable of implementing policies and delivering essential services tailored to local needs. Yet, decades after their establishment, these …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says its membership has surged to over 800,000, with several prominent politicians defecting to the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. State Publicity Secretary, Luckyman Egila, announced the development during a weekend press conference in Port Harcourt, describing the party as …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayo Oyalowo, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu continues to enjoy substantial support across northern Nigeria, contrary to claims by some political elites suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Oyalowo dismissed narratives that the president’s political base in the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju says former President Goodluck Jonathan is the only southern politician capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. In a post on X, Adeyanju said Jonathan still has the constitutional right to contest for another four-year term but expressed doubt that the former leader …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Hon. Rufus Bature, has publicly expressed interest in a ministerial appointment, declaring himself qualified to replace former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who was recently named National Chairman of the APC. Speaking with journalists …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan has grown increasingly attractive as a potential presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Muhammad-Baba noted that Jonathan has built a positive public image over …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Human rights activist and public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has accused influential Nigerians, including politicians, religious leaders, and traditional rulers, of shielding corruption and obstructing justice in the country. Shehu made the claims during a recent appearance on a current affairs programme aired by the African Independent Television (AIT), where he expressed …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the disqualification of the Labour Party from participating in the forthcoming National Assembly by-elections in Edo State, citing failure to comply with electoral guidelines. The by-elections, scheduled for next week, will fill vacant positions in the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The National Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Woyengikuro, has said the party could offer former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election. However, he stressed that Jonathan would have to return to the party and play a more active political role. Woyengikuro made …
