Authorities in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano have scheduled 13 December 2025 for by-elections to replace two councillors who recently passed away, the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) announced on Monday. In a statement, the commission’s chairman, Prof. Dani Lawal-Malumfashi, said the by-elections would take place in Kofar Mazugal Ward in Dala Local Government…
The International Press Centre (IPC) has urged the Nigerian media to play a transformative role in rebuilding citizens’ trust in the country’s electoral process, describing journalists as central to strengthening democracy and accountability. The appeal was made by Mrs Stella Nwofia, IPC’s Programme Manager, during the public presentation of the Report on Electoral Trust and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has charged the new INEC chairman, Joash Amupitan, on electoral integrity in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra State, saying the ruling All Progressives Congress should not be allowed to manipulate processes. In a statement on Sunday, Mr Abubakar described the election as an opportunity to discontinue the era of…
No fewer than 1,000 members of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) and the Kwankwasiyya Movement have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State. The defectors, who gathered at the Fine Time Events Centre, said their decision was inspired by the “developmental interventions” of President Bola Tinubu and the leadership qualities of…
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has defended his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the move was made “in the best interest of the state.” Speaking publicly for the first time since his resignation from the PDP on 15 October 2025, Governor Diri addressed…
Retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Abdullahi-Garba has praised Governor Umar Bago of Niger State for his inclusive leadership, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) is “waxing stronger” under his administration. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Garba said Bago’s transparent governance and people-oriented policies had strengthened the party’s grassroots appeal. “Bago’s…
Chief Martin Onovo, former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), has urged the Federal Government to demonstrate political will and deploy full national strength to end insecurity in Nigeria. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Onovo described the country’s prolonged security crisis as a threat to national unity and…
Elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has called on Yoruba political leaders to rise above party differences and place the people’s welfare at the heart of governance. Speaking at the Southwest Stakeholders’ Dialogue convened by Afenifere, the DAWN Commission, and regional governors, Fasoranti, represented by Dr Femi Okunrounmu, said Yoruba politics must return…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s plan to raise $2.347 billion from international lenders and investors, paving the way for a mix of Eurobonds, syndicated loans, and an inaugural $500 million Sukuk issuance aimed at financing next year’s budget and managing the nation’s maturing debts. The lower chamber’s approval came on Wednesday…
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prepares for its national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, from 15 to 16 November, optimism is building within its Nasarawa State chapter. The State Chairman, Mr Adamu Ninga, believes the convention could mark a turning point for the party, uniting members and refocusing its energies ahead of the 2027…
