The Allied Forces for Lagos Growth has commended the emergence of Mr. Ayo Gbeleyi as the running mate to the All Progressives Congress consensus governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election. The group described the ticket as a strong combination of administrative competence, financial expertise and economic vision capable…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled committees for its presidential and governorship primaries, appointing former governors Liyel Imoke and Abdulfatah Ahmed to oversee key processes. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the statement, Imoke has been appointed Chairman…
Governor Seyi Makinde says one of the teachers kidnapped in Ahoro-Esinle Community in Oyo State has been killed, while six suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. Makinde made the disclosure in a statement issued on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Suleimon Olanrewaju. The governor described the killing as tragic…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on 26 May deliver judgment on an application seeking the withdrawal of Justice Peter Lifu from a suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s alleged eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The application was filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, the plaintiff in the case, who accused the judge…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has produced surprise outcomes in Nasarawa State after two sitting members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly lost their party tickets for the 2027 elections. Those affected include Mohammed Abdulmumini-Ari, Jeremiah Umaru, and Dr Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the Nasarawa…
The Labour Party has warned its members and aspiring candidates to disregard nomination forms allegedly issued by former National Chairman, Julius Abure, insisting that the documents have no legal or party recognition. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, described the forms as invalid and misleading. He said…
David Kente, an aspirant for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State, has dismissed reports suggesting he has withdrawn from the race in favour of Governor Agbu Kefas. Speaking at a press briefing in Jalingo on Sunday, Kente insisted that he remains fully committed to contesting the party’s primary election….
Six sitting members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have lost their re-election bids in Benue State primaries. The primaries, held ahead of the next general elections, resulted in only four incumbent lawmakers retaining their tickets, according to results announced in Makurdi on Sunday. The APC National Assembly…
Serving lawmakers from Ebonyi State have secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for the six federal constituencies in the state following the party’s House of Representatives primaries. The exercise, conducted on Saturday, was part of the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to reports, the incumbents benefited from a consensus arrangement spearheaded…
Former Kaduna Central senatorial aspirant Yerima Shettima has withdrawn from the race and declared his continued support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna, Shettima said the decision came after broad consultations and consideration of the party’s overall interests. He explained that his withdrawal reflected his dedication to party…
