A member of the National Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sam Nkire, has called for reconciliation between President Bola Tinubu and the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso. Nkire also urged President Tinubu to consider initiating outreach that could pave the way for Kwankwaso’s return to the ruling party …
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has warned that "massive tsunami" will consume politicians plotting to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections stressing that the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda will be fully realized by 2031. In a post shared on his official Facebook page on Thursday, the former minister directed his message …
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed the opposition parties’ planned coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying it is “dead on arrival”. Speaking during a radio programme in Jos, Yilwatda said the ruling party was not threatened by any politician or alliance, including the possibility of …
Ibas Bows Out with Farewell Broadcast The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has officially handed over to Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the lifting of the six-month emergency rule. In a farewell state-wide broadcast, Ibas urged Rivers people to rally behind Fubara as he resumes duty. It would be recalled that …
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Deputy Chairman, Hon. Aliyu Yakubu Barde. Barde, a respected political figure, reportedly passed away in Lafia on Tuesday morning after a brief illness. His sudden demise has left a vacuum in the leadership of the party …
Rivers State will, on Thursday, September 18, return to democratic rule, six months after President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the state legislature under a state of emergency. The end of emergency rule comes with heightened political manoeuvring as the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
A chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has explained why the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot caution political actors despite widespread calls for action. Galadima, who featured on Arise Television's Prime Time on Monday, noted that although the electoral body has the authority to regulate political conduct, it lacks the independence …
The leadership battle rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a dramatic turn, with rival factions laying claims to the party’s top positions and the courts now stepping in. The tussle is between former Senate President David Mark, recognised by the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe, …
Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, is the eighth lawmaker to be suspended from the Senate since Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999. She also ranks third among senators who secured legal reversal of their suspensions through court rulings. Pinnacle Daily recalls that the Federal High Court in Abuja, on July 3, ordered …
The National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kamaldeen Ajibade, has warned that the party risks losing the 2027 presidential election if it fails to resolve its internal crisis and present a united front. Ajibade gave the warning at the PDP National Restoration Movement National Summit held in Abuja, where party leaders gathered …
