The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says state governors need full operational control of security agencies to protect citizens effectively. Turaki, PDP Interim National Working Committee Chairman, said this during a condolence visit by the party’s leadership to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan on Monday. The visit followed…
Supporters and residents across Agege Constituency I on Monday celebrated the APC declaration of Mr Gbenga Abiola, popularly called Agbelebu, as winner of the party’s House of Assembly primary election in the constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday declared Abiola, a former Vice Chairman of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a suit filed by Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026, until June 9 for hearing. The case, which was listed on the day’s cause list, could not proceed due to Justice Mohammed Umar’s…
Gov. Ahmed Ododo has pledged the support of the Confluence State for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027, officially designating the campaign as his own “personal project”. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Lokoja issued by Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo. Ododo described Tinubu’s landslide victory in the…
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has accused political thugs of violently attacking her and other party officials during the African Democratic Congress (ADC) primaries in Abuja, describing the incident as a “premeditated ambush” and warning that political thuggery must not be allowed to replace democracy. In a statement posted on her…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared Alhaji Mustafa Sule-Lamido, son of former Jigawa governor, winner of the party’s ticket to contest the governorship seat in 2027. Mr Isa Ahmed, the Returning Officer for the primary election held in Dutse, while affirming Sule-Lamido as the sole candidate on Sunday, said that his emergence had complied…
The Dumebi Kachikwu-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Sunday dissolved the Sen. David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) during its special convention in Abuja. The motion for the dissolution was moved by the Benue ADC Chairman, Allias Adiku, during the party’s non-elective special convention held on Sunday. The motion was seconded by the Zamfara ADC…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bauchi State has endorsed Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party’s State Chairman, Mr Shu’aibu Dankama, confirmed the endorsement during a meeting with party members on Sunday in Bauchi. Dankama described Atiku as an experienced and competent leader capable of rescuing Nigeria from…
A cleric, Pastor Femi Akinfenwa, has urged Nigerians to continuously pray for the administration of President Bola Tinubu to tackle insecurity bedeviling the country. Akinfenwa, the Leader-in-Charge of the Cherubs and Seraphim Movement Church, Rehoboth Chapel of Glory, Dakibiyu District, Lugbe, gave the advice on Sunday in Abuja during the Joint Celebration and Church’s Second…
en. Pius Anyim, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 Presidential Primary Election Result Collation Centre, has said that President Bola Tinubu is answering the call for electoral transparency and democratic stability in Nigeria. Anyim said this on Sunday in Abuja at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, venue of the party’s 2026 Presidential Primary…
