Mr Akin Osuntokun, former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, has announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises and loss of confidence in the Labour Party. Osuntokun confirmed the move on Wednesday in Lagos, describing the ADC as the most viable opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general…
APC youths drawn from the 21 local government areas of Kogi State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, presenting a ₦100 million cheque towards the purchase of his 2027 presidential nomination form. The presentation was made on Sunday at a rally held at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, attended…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reaffirmed that the “Kano Agenda” remains the guiding principle of his administration, insisting it will always take precedence over personal or sectional interests. The governor’s remarks followed his recent move to align with a new political platform, as disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sanusi…
The leadership of the Labour Party under Julius Abure has rejected a Federal High Court judgment recognising Nenadi Usman as chair of a Caretaker Committee, vowing to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said Justice Peter Lifu’s decision…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the exclusion of Labour Party (LP) candidates from the February 21 area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Delivering judgment in suit FHC/ABJ/CS/2110/2025, Justice Peter Lifu declined to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept or publish LP’s list of candidates. The court…
The factional National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday inaugurated Local Government Area (LGA) Caretaker Committees across all 20 council areas in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration underscores the deepening…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched early mobilisation efforts in the North-West ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging political appointees and youths to rally behind President Bola Tinubu. The mobilisation drive was announced at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Minister of State for Works, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, under the banner Renewed Hope:…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ruled that Senator Nenadi Usman is the valid leader of the Labour Party, ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise her leadership with immediate effect. Justice Peter Lifu, delivering judgment on Wednesday, upheld the Supreme Court’s 4 April 2025 ruling, which nullified earlier court decisions…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the distribution of 128,396 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory in preparation for the 21 February Area Council elections. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aminu Idris, said the exercise is taking place at ward level…
The Emir of Kangyere has conferred the prestigious traditional title of Sodaukin Kangyere on Engr. Bello Babayo Bello (FNSE), Executive Director (Networks) at the Niger Delta Power Holding Company of Nigeria (NDPHC). The honour was bestowed in recognition of his outstanding leadership in coordinating the 30th Anniversary reunion of Government College Bauchi Kangyere Set ’95,…
