Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The move was formalized on Monday, January 26, 2026, at a ceremony held at the Coronation Hall of the Kano State Government House. This comes three days after Yusuf announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), a platform …
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed concern over the low number of votes usually recorded in Aba during elections, saying the figures do not reflect the city’s large adult population. The governor spoke during a church service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Abayi Ariaria, Aba, where he urged residents to participate in the ongoing …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State says it is positioning itself to deliver no fewer than one million additional votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The party said it is relying on the political structure of the bloc led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), …
Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has advised the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to rein in his supporters and adopt a calmer, more strategic approach ahead of the 2027 general elections. Baba-Ahmed made the call on Thursday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, saying Obi and some of …
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Monday met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, where he outlined his administration’s priorities on security, infrastructure and enhanced cooperation with the federal government. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, was used to formally brief the president on key challenges and opportunities …
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 …
Former Kano State governor and ex-national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed displeasure over comments allegedly made by the leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in which he reportedly described Ganduje as an enemy. The reaction comes amid reports that Kano State …
The political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Monday as two members of the State House of Assembly withdrew from the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The lawmakers, Sylvanus Nwankwo, who represents Omuma State Constituency and serves as the Minority Leader of the Assembly, and Peter Abbey, representing Degema State Constituency, …
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its status as Nigeria’s main opposition party, citing internal crises and persistent divisions within the party. Fayose also described former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a major opposition political force ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned that Nigeria may head into the 2027 general election under a climate of repression, insisting that continued crackdowns on dissent pose a serious threat to the conduct of free and fair polls. Atiku raised the alarm while reacting to the arrest of Abubakar Salim Musa, a young Nigerian, …
