Politics
Iyabo Obasanjo Dumps APC, Returns to PDP, Backs Adebutu for 2027
Former Senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely a week after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, formally rejoined the PDP on Monday during the unveiling of the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Abeokuta,…
Read More »Speaker Abbas leads House delegation to Hon. Yaya Tongo’s funeral prayer
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, led a delegation of the House to the funeral prayers of late Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who passed away on Friday evening. The funeral prayer, held at the Tongo Primary School in Funakaye Local Government of Gombe…
Read More »Amaechi Accepts Atiku’s Running Mate Offer for 2027 Presidential Election — Party Source
Former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has reportedly agreed to serve as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general election. The development marks a significant turn in the party’s post-primary realignment, months…
Read More »Atiku fumes as ex-SGF Babachir Lawal accuses him of rigging ADC primaries
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lawal in a post on his Facebook page on Monday, alleged that the ADC’s recently concluded primaries were rigged in favour of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who picked the part’s presidential…
Read More »ADC says court ruling against INEC guidelines may trigger APC defections
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the Federal High Court ruling nullifying aspects of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) electoral guidelines could trigger mass defections from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday voided parts of INEC’s regulations, including the commission’s…
Read More »Labour party won’t copy APC primaries, says Nenadi usman
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has said the party has no intention of copying the style and conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists during the screening of aspirants for various elective positions, Usman said…
Read More »Ekiti Polls: 13 political parties sign peace accord ahead of june 20 governorship election
Ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, 13 political parties contesting the poll have signed a peace accord, committing themselves to ensuring lasting peace before, during, and after the election. Among those on Thursday who signed the peace accord was the incumbent governor of the state…
Read More »Fubara Reaffirms Loyalty to APC, Dismisses Defection Rumours
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that he remains a loyal member of the party despite growing speculation on social media about his political alignment. Fubara made the clarification on Wednesday shortly after inspecting the reconstructed Rivers State Psychiatric Hospital,…
Read More »INEC schedules June 20 for bye-elections, swears in Jamila Malafa as National Commissioner
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states across the federation, while also formally receiving retired Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa as its newest National Commissioner following her swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu. Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan,…
Read More »APC to Hold World Press Conference Ahead of 2026 National Convention
The Media and Publicity Committee of the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the party will hold a world press conference on Thursday this week to unveil its plans and preparations for the upcoming convention. The disclosure was made on Tuesday by the Co-Chairman…
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