Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he secured his current position through a backroom deal with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general elections. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who openly supported the then-candidate…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, declaring that he would pitch his tent with the President for a second term in office. Wike, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also criticised his party for failing to learn from…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) national committee in charge of screening aspirants for the party state congress in Benue says it has conducted the exercise. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state congress is slated to hold on Tuesday. The committee’s chairman, Mr Nafiu Kuringafa, told newsmen on Monday in Makurdi that…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the commencement of its free online membership registration and revalidation exercise nationwide launched in February. This is contained in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, Abdullahi said the new digital platform available at www.adcregistration.ng is crucial to the party’s presentation for the 2027 general elections as well…
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo In a decisive statement, the Elders Forum of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has firmly rejected the faction led by Victor Falack, asserting that its activities threaten the unity of the party. The Forum has called for Falack and his faction to refrain from interfering in the PDP’s…
The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan has directed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) nationwide to intensify voter education and sensitisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the directive on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with RECs and meeting with swearing-in of the new REC representing Abia, Dr Chukwu Chukwuemeka…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sworn-in Dr Chukwu Joseph as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for second tenure. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Joseph was sworn-in during the commission’s meeting with RECs on Wednesday in Abuja. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, congratulated Joseph as the newly appointed REC representing…
The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has thanked residents for his victory in Saturday’s council election, promising more people-focused projects across the municipality. Maikalangu spoke at a victory press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary-General of the Maikalangu/Nadabo Campaign Council, Mr Zakari Babale, he described the poll…
The Bayelsa House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the nomination of Dr Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor of Bayelsa to replace the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. The late deputy governor, Ewhrudjakpo, died on Dec. 11 2025 and had since be buried. According Mr Daniel Alabrah, Chief Press Secretary to the Bayelsa governor who confirmed the development,…
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday publicly acknowledged the support he received from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, during what he described as one of the most challenging periods of his political career. Speaking during the commissioning of 54 construction equipment procured…
