Governor Seyi Makinde, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples' Movement (APM), has selected Ibrahim Adamu Bala as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, completing the party's presidential ticket. Information uploaded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal shows that Bala, 51, is from Bauchi State, giving the party a North-South …
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the Federal Government is deliberately keeping former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in detention as part of a plan to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the allegation on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television's …
President Bola Tinubu has finally confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This was confirmed during the submission of Tinubu’s presidential nomination form to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, on Friday. The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 14 for the hearing of a suit filed by Accord Party presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, challenging the party's failure to recognise him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. In the suit before Justice Mohammed Umar, Hashim is asking the court to compel the …
Governor alleges plot to harvest voters' PINs, APC candidate warns residents against selling voter cards. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, on Thursday traded allegations over claims that politicians are attempting to buy Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the August 15 governorship election in …
President Bola Tinubu has withheld assent to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, citing constitutional, legal and drafting deficiencies. The President's decision was conveyed to the Senate in separate letters read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during …
Governor proposes higher spending on infrastructure, education and healthcare as lawmakers promise speedy consideration. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday presented a proposed ₦1.854 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly. The presentation marks the governor's first appearance before the Assembly led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule …
Commission replaces Bala Yusuf with Agbo... The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Major Agbo as the National Chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), replacing Bala Yusuf. The development was confirmed on Wednesday after INEC updated its online portal to reflect Agbo as the party's national chairman. The commission also uploaded …
A heated argument broke out in the House of Representatives on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the Green Chamber over a recent circular issued by the Accountant-General of the Federation. The controversy began when the member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency in Delta State, Benedict …
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and currently serving their first term have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, declaring support for the continuation of his Renewed Hope agenda beyond the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of the governors …
