The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Aug. 15 Osun election, Nadeem Salaam, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a credible poll that will make votes count. Salaam made the call while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, stressing the need for an election that is…
Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Dr Adewole Adebayo, has called on the Federal Government to adopt a more responsive, community-focused security policy following recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State. Adebayo made the call on Monday during a condolence visit to the community, where he met families affected by the attacks. He said…
Mr Julius Adamu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Bwari Area Council chairmanship in the FCT elections scheduled for Feb. 21, has withdrawn from the race. Adamu stepped aside for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr Joshua Musa, less than 72 hours before the poll. He explained during an engagement in Abuja on…
Mr Haruna Shekwolo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, has reaffirmed his determination to contest and win the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory area council election slated for 21 February. Shekwolo, popularly known as Audi, made the declaration during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the forthcoming 8 November election in Anambra State, Mr John Nwosu, has expressed deep sorrow over Sunday’s gun attack in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area. The assault, which claimed four lives, has triggered widespread grief across the community. In a statement released in Awka on Monday, Nwosu…
Adebayo Adedamola has been declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. Adedamola secured 919 votes out of 957 cast during the party’s primary held on Tuesday in Osogbo. PDP electoral chairman Humphrey Abba said 957 of 990 accredited delegates participated in the exercise, with 20 votes declared void….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has initiated reconciliation with fellow aspirants following his victory in the party’s primary election. Oluyede, who emerged as the PDP candidate for the 2026 governorship race on Saturday, defeated three other contenders. On Monday, he, alongside his campaign managers and state party…
Mr John Chuma Nwosu (JCN), the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the November 8 Anambra governorship election, has rejected the outcome of the poll, describing it as a “ruse and a total subversion of the people’s will.” In a statement issued on Sunday, Nwosu alleged that the election was marred by massive vote buying…
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the government to treat the country’s worsening insecurity as a national emergency, following reports of more than 100 deaths in coordinated attacks across several states. In a statement shared on social media, Obi said the killing of soldiers, civil defence officials, and civilians in Borno, Sokoto, Katsina,…
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its 2023 Edo South senatorial candidate, Mr. Valentine Asuen, over alleged anti-party activities. In a statement issued on Monday in Benin, the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, said the suspension was in line with the APC’s 2022 Constitution (as…
