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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on political parties and the judiciary across Africa to strengthen democratic institutions and protect the will of the people. He made the call at the closing of the 2026 GJF democracy dialogue on Tuesday in Bauchi, with the theme, “Beyond Elections: Can Political Parties and the Judiciary Save Africa’s ...
By Ismail Azeez The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has pledged to transform the agricultural sector through timely support for farmers, improved infrastructure, and the establishment of farm estates across the state. Salaam made the promise during an Arise TV town hall programme on the 2026 ...
The Pan-Middle Belt Movement for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 (PANMMTS) has commenced grassroots mobilisation, targeting six million votes for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 elections. Speaking during the inauguration of its national leadership in Abuja, PANMMTS Convener, Edward Auta, said the movement was established to provide a platform for meaningful political participation ...
…says Accord candidate still in Police custody The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has called on law enforcement authorities to arrest and prosecute the Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, over an alleged death threats and incitement to violence against members and supporters of the Accord Party. In a press statement signed ...
By Precious Mark The Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has alleged that members of the academia, the judiciary, the legislature, the legal profession, and the clergy are now aiding the rigging of Nigerian elections. The former Anambra Governor made this allegations while speaking at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on United States President Donald Trump and the international community to pay close attention to the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State. Davido made the appeal in a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, expressing concern over growing political ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to avoid violence and allow voters to freely determine the outcome of the 2026 governorship election. Adeleke made the appeal while speaking at the ARISE News Town Hall on the 2026 Osun governorship election, where he discussed ...
By Ismail Azeez All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant for Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Ondo State, Tajudeen Adefisoye popularly known as “Small Alhaji” has broken his silence on the controversial 2020 local government election in the state, debunking allegations that he collected ₦50 million from the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu to compromise the party’s ...
By Precious Mark The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to reinstate the petrol subsidy if elected, dismissing claims by the Federal Government that subsidy payments have been completely eliminated. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Arise News, Sowore argued that the government is still quietly subsidizing petrol ...
By Precious Mark The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has urged Nigerian politicians to emulate the non-violent political principles of former President Goodluck Jonathan, asserting that the nation's democratic governance survived past the 2015 elections due to his selflessness. In a statement released on Tuesday after speaking to journalists in Bauchi ...
By Precious Mark Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu must publicly address concerns raised by The Economist regarding $20 billion worth of federal projects awarded to businesses linked to his long-time associate, Gilbert Chagoury. Speaking on Tuesday, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the presidential candidate ...
By Precious Mark The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over severe cyber and operational risks facing the 2027 general elections due to the use of outdated operating software on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Atiku Media Office in ...
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has formally recognised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and accepted its list of chairmanship and councillorship candidates for the forthcoming local government elections in the state. This comes months after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) took a similar position ...
By Ismail Azeez Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, appealed to Osun voters on Monday to support the party in the August 15 governorship election, describing the ADC as a platform representing the best of Nigerians. Atiku made the appeal while speaking at the ADC grand ...
By Taiwo Scholarstica The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied reports suggesting he is lobbying to become the Director-General (DG) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike described the reports as false, stressing that ...
The Imole Campaign Council has raised alarm over an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into ending voting by 12:00 noon in selected local government areas during the upcoming August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday, the campaign council’s ...
The Lagos State Chairman of Accord, Mr Dele Oladeji, has dismissed claims that the party endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid for 2027. Oladeji, also Secretary of the Forum of Accord Party Chairmen in Southern Nigeria, described the claim as false and contrary to the party’s position. He spoke on Sunday in an interview with ...
...urges Rivers Assembly to approve Fubara's Commissioners list By Barth Ndubuwah A youth group known as the South-South Youths Initiative (SSYI) has criticized the practice of running the Rivers State Government with only five commissioners, describing it as unacceptable. The group called on the Rivers State House of Assembly to expeditiously screen and approve the ...
By Precious Mark The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s 20-year campaign of lies, political manipulation and orchestrated deceit against him is falling apart. Atiku’s media office made this known in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, the former Vice ...
By Precious Mark The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly declare their personal assets. The advocacy group issued the demand on Sunday, August 9, 2026, urging contenders to disclose comprehensive details of their assets and liabilities, as well ...
By Muyideen Aliyu The Ilorin Emirate Baloguns, Magajis, Alanguas, and Daudus in Ilorin West and Asa Local Government Areas of Kwara State have assured the All Progressives Congress (APC) of victory in the 2027 general elections. This commitment was announced by the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Dr. Usman Abubakar Atolagbe Jos, during a statewide thank-you ...
By Ismail Azeez The Nigerian Army has warned troops deployed for the August 15 Osun State governorship election against bias, harassment, and interference with voters, directing them to remain professional and strictly adhere to the Code of Conduct for Election Duty. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, gave ...
By Ismail Azeez The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has promised to prioritize sports development, youth entrepreneurship, and job creation if elected governor on August 15, 2026. Oyebamiji made the pledge during the Osun Youths Interactive Session in Osogbo, where young people from various sectors including students, ...
