The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) on Tuesday commenced the screening of candidates for the July 11 local government elections across the state’s 21 council areas, as preparations intensify ahead of the polls. The tenure of the current council officials, elected on July 13, 2024, will end on July 12, 2026. The screening exercise, …
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 …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has called on the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, to resign from his position with immediate effect. The party said the demand followed Morka’s recent interview on national television, during which he made comments critical of the Rivers APC’s position on what it described as legislative …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has begun distributing electronic gadgets to local government supervisors and ward agents ahead of the party’s e-registration exercise. Speaking at the launch in Makurdi on Monday, Mr. James Ornguga, State Coordinator of the APC e-registration exercise, said the party has secured sufficient gadgets for the operation. The …
Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Abba formally joined the ruling party on Thursday evening in Abuja, where he was received by Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, and Mustafa Salihu, APC national vice-chairman for …
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 …
