Iyabo Obasanjo declares bid for Ogun governorship
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State on the platform of the ruling All…
INEC Registers Two New Political Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, expanding Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday in…
2027 Elections: Cubana Chief Priest Declares House of Reps Ambition, Pledges Loyalty to Tinubu
Popular nightlife entrepreneur and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced his intention to contest for a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives in the 2027…
BREAKING: Former Benue Governor Gabriel Suswam Resigns from PDP
Former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing prolonged internal crises within the opposition party. Suswam’s resignation was contained in a letter…
Tinubu Intervenes in Rivers Crisis, Orders Lawmakers to Drop Fubara Impeachment Plot
President Bola Tinubu has reportedly moved to douse rising political tensions in Rivers State, directing an immediate suspension of impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid his deepening feud with…
ADC accuses APC of coercing civil servants into party registration
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that civil servants across Nigeria are being pressured to register as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) through the ruling party’s ongoing…
Tinubu declares APC governors party leaders in their states
President Bola Tinubu has declared that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are the party’s leaders in their respective states across the federation. Tinubu made…
Iyabo Obasanjo has officially joined the APC in Ogun State
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by a former Chairman…
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Dumps NNPP, Officially Defects to APC
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a major political realignment in the state barely days after his resignation from the New…
Abba Yusuf aide Sunusi Kwankwaso resigns amid governor’s exit from NNPP
Sunusi Kwankwaso, a Special Adviser to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resigned his appointment following reports that the governor has withdrawn from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).…
Atiku Reacts to Son’s Defection to APC, Says son’s Choice Is Personal
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the defection of his son, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, popularly known as Abba,…
Atiku Abubakar’s Son Defects to APC, Declares Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election
Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his support for…
Dele Momodu formally defects to ADC, says he seeks no elective office
Former presidential candidate and media entrepreneur, Dele Momodu, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a new phase in his political engagement. Momodu announced his defection on Thursday…
2027 politics: Former Abia governors unite to challenge Otti’s re-election bid
Political tension is steadily building in Abia State ahead of the 2027 general elections, following moves by former governors and opposition figures to challenge the re-election bid of Governor Alex…
APC e-registration: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia formally enrolls as APC number one member
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has officially registered as the number one member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, marking his participation in the party’s…
Former Ekiti governor Segun Oni defects to APC ahead of 2026 governorship election
Former Ekiti State Governor, Olusegun Oni, has formally defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant political realignment ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.…
Omokri accuses Peter Obi of desperation in renewed presidential ambition
Former presidential aide and ambassador-designate, Reno Omokri, has accused Peter Obi, a prominent figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), of being desperate to become Nigeria’s president at any cost.…
Atiku began presidential bids during my NYSC, Nigeria needs new leaders — Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has renewed calls for a generational shift in Nigeria’s political leadership, arguing that the country’s future should no longer be dominated by…
Labour Party names Alex Otti National Leader, endorses Nenadi Usman as Chairman
The Labour Party (LP) has formally declared Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its National Leader, signalling a major leadership development within the opposition party. The decision was announced in…
Former Abia governor Orji Uzor Kalu has criticised Governor Alex Otti’s performance, says Abia governor only repainting old roads
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has criticised the performance of the current governor, Alex Otti, saying he is yet to see any tangible…
BREAKING: Rivers Assembly moves to impeach Governor Fubara, deputy
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Oduh, marking a fresh escalation in the state’s lingering political crisis.…
Kwankwaso: I will only defect for presidential or VP ticket ahead of 2027
Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would only consider defecting to another political party if he is offered either…
Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang Resigns from PDP, Set to Join APC
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signaling a major political shift in the state. In a letter dated December 29, 2025, and…
APC rolls out nationwide electronic membership registration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced a nationwide electronic membership registration exercise, marking a new phase in the party’s efforts to modernise its internal processes and strengthen its grassroots…
Political shake-up in Enugu as APC chieftain Ada Ogbu resigns
Prominent Enugu politician and former senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princess Adaku Ogbu Aguocha, widely known as Ada Ogbu, has formally resigned from the party after 14…
2027 Polls: Nigerians Will Reject Technical Excuses, Bode George Warns INEC
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against attributing future electoral failures to technical issues,…
INEC removes PDP from provisional list for 2026 Ekiti governorship election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the provisional list of candidates for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, raising fresh questions about…
‘No Wike, No Rivers State’: Supporters Rally in Solidarity with FCT Minister
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have staged a street rally in Rivers State, chanting slogans in support of the former governor. A video…
2027: I won’t be anyone’s running mate, Peter Obi declares
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 general election, ruling out any possibility of serving as a vice-presidential candidate. Obi made the…
Makinde Says He Rejected Tinubu’s Request to Help Organise APC in Oyo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disclosed that he turned down a request from President Bola Tinubu to assist in organising the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, insisting…
INEC Schedules Bye-Elections for Two Vacant Seats in Rivers Assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026, for bye-elections in the Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies of the Rivers State House of Assembly.…
ADC Slams Tinubu’s 2026 Budget, Warns of Rising Debt Burden on Future Generations
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a debt-laden framework that could mortgage Nigeria’s future and worsen the country’s fiscal…
APC schedules national convention for March 2026
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed its national convention for March 2026, as the ruling party unveiled a detailed timetable for its ward, local government, state, and zonal congresses…
LP tightens grip on Abia Assembly as lawmaker Obianyi defects from PDP
The Labour Party (LP) has further strengthened its presence in the Abia State House of Assembly following the defection of a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker, Lewis Chinemerem Obianyi. Obianyi,…
2027: Amaechi rules out vice-presidential bid, dismisses Atiku pairing speculation
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has firmly ruled out accepting a vice-presidential slot in the 2027 general elections, dismissing speculation that he could deputise former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.…
2027: Atiku, Obi, Mark accuse Tinubu government of using EFCC to target opposition
A coalition of prominent opposition figures has accused the Bola Tinubu–led Federal Government of deploying the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a political weapon to weaken opposition parties…
I will never join politics, even for $1bn – Bishop David Oyedepo
Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has firmly ruled out any involvement in partisan politics, insisting that no amount of money could persuade him to take…
APC Formally Registers Governor Fubara as Party Member
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has officially registered Governor Siminalayi Fubara as a member of the party, marking his formal entry into the ruling political platform. A…
INEC Explains Delay in Prosecuting Vote-Buying Arrests in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified why individuals arrested for alleged vote-buying during the recent Anambra governorship election have yet to be charged to court. Speaking at a…
Osun 2026: Accord Party to Officially Nominate Adeleke as Governorship Candidate
Published on December 10, 2025 By Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is set to be officially declared the Accord Party’s candidate for the 2026 governorship election, party officials have confirmed.…
BREAKING: Seven Osun APC Governorship Aspirants Step Down After Meeting With Tinubu
At least seven governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State have withdrawn from the race following a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential…
Osun Governor Adeleke Officially Defects to Accord Party Ahead of 2026 Poll
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially announced his defection to the Accord Party as he sets his sights on the 2026 governorship election. The declaration took place on Tuesday…
Rivers Gov Fubara Dumps PDP, Defects to APC
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in a move that could reshape the political landscape of…
Former PDP Spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan Resigns From Party
Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has formally resigned from the party, marking yet another major exit in what has been a turbulent year…
2027 Election: Dele Momodu Says Atiku Remains Opposition’s Only Viable Challenger to Tinubu
Media mogul and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the only opposition figure currently demonstrating the capacity to mount a…
BREAKING: Adedamola triumphs in Osun PDP governorship primary
Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, known across political circles as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Osun State ahead of the August 8, 2026 election. His victory…
Osun Governor Adeleke Withdraws Membership from PDP
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing ongoing internal disputes within the party’s national leadership. The governor communicated his decision in a formal…
Goodluck Jonathan Briefs President Tinubu on Guinea-Bissau Election Mission
Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock on Saturday, November 29, to provide updates following his recent election monitoring trip to Guinea-Bissau. Jonathan had traveled…
2027: ADC unstoppable – Atiku sends message to Tinubu
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that the party is poised to make significant political gains ahead of the 2027 general elections. The…
Edo Governor Okpebholor Says He Will Quit Office if Tinubu Loses State in 2027
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholor has expressed absolute confidence that President Bola Tinubu will emerge victorious in Edo during the 2027 presidential election, declaring that he is prepared to resign…