The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Zamfara State has reaffirmed its resolve to conduct free, fair and credible elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mahmud Isah, gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held to mark the resumption of the second phase of the Continuous Voter …
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 …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of three prominent party chieftains. The deceased are Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman and Alhaji Alih Atabo. The Kogi State Government announced their deaths in a statement issued on Monday in Lokoja by the Commissioner for …
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 …
Former Ekiti State Governor, Segun Oni, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), formally registering with the party on Sunday, January 11. Oni, who governed the state between 2007 and 2010 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), completed his registration at his Ifaki Ekiti country home. His defection was confirmed on Monday by …
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed concern over moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the action as a direct assault on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. MOSOP warned that removing the governor could destabilise the state and undermine progress recorded in addressing …
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, describing the development as untenable and a threat to the stability of the state government. The party cautioned lawmakers against actions capable of plunging the …
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has stated that he will support the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the Abia North senatorial district in their bid to defeat Orji Uzor Kalu in the 2027 election. Otti spoke in response to recent remarks by Kalu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator representing the district, who stated that …
Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, has suspended one of his aides, Sa’idu Enagi, over an unauthorised publication speculating about his political future. Enagi was said to have authored an article titled ‘Malagi 2027’, in which he examined the prospects of the minister contesting the 2027 Niger State governorship election. In a statement …
The Emeka Bekee-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has officially recognized Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in the state, citing provisions in the party constitution. Bekee made the declaration on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, amid ongoing political tensions involving the Minister of the Federal …
