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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has formally presented the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, to stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun West as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. Governor Abiodun, alongside the State Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi ...
Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has denied reports that he has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, the Governor clarified that his status within the ruling party remains unchanged. He urged the public to be wary of misinformation circulating online, specifically targeting rumors ...
The Ogun State Government has described Senator Gbenga Daniel’s recent allegations against Governor Dapo Abiodun as the “rantings of a drowning politician,” accusing the former governor of shamelessly turning against the same consensus political arrangement that facilitated his emergence as the Ogun East Senatorial candidate in 2023. The government said it was ironic that Daniel, ...
The Lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State at the National Assembly, Rep. Bamidele Salam, has donated 10 buses and 150 motorcycles to campaign coordinators in Ede Federal Constituency to bolster the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The distribution took ...
…as ATM Gwarzo withdraws contest against DSP Barau Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has resolved the lingering political dispute within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano North Senatorial District after a series of meetings with party stakeholders. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. ...
A seasoned technocrat cum politician, Dr Olayinka Alausa has declared his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II in Lagos State. Alausa, who is the brother to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made his declaration known at a stakeholders’ meeting at his constituency office in Lagos ...
The South East Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the N800 billion fund diversion allegation against Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo is spurious and baseless. It also stated that Uzodinma remained unwavering in his commitment to delivering good governance, sustainable development, and improved welfare for the people of Imo. The chapter made this ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has officially declared his intention to contest the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Obasa made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Tuesday in Agege, Lagos. He stated ...
By Tunji Akinlade Fresh concerns continue to trail the leadership of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) amid allegations surrounding the management of collective resources and growing calls for transparency within the influential political body. The controversy, which has reportedly generated tension among members of the forum, centers on questions regarding funds allegedly contributed for a ...
President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital has boasted that Akwa Ibom State will deliver the highest number of votes for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South-South geo-political zone. The Senate President made this known during the consultation of critical stakeholders of ...
By Muyideen Aliyu Kwara State has emerged as the epicenter of intense political contest within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), recording a staggering 16 governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. A total of 16 aspirants have reportedly purchased expression of interest and nomination forms to vie for the party’s governorship ticket in ...
By Ismail Azeez The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been warned against screening or fielding Governor Dapo Abiodun for any elective position while a suit remains pending before the Federal High Court in Lagos. In a letter dated May 8, 2026, addressed to the APC National Chairman, Secretary, and Screening Committee, MJS Partners (Legal Practitioners ...
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has congratulated Afekhide Omoti on his election as the National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Tuesday in Benin, the governor described Omoti’s emergence as a well-deserved reward for excellence and professionalism. Okpebholo said the ...
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2026 Osun governorship election, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, says his record of integrity, discipline and service distinguishes him from other contenders. Oyebamiji in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, said his journey in life and leadership had been built over decades through hard work, consistency and dedication ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, says the party’s Appeal Committee is ready to entertain and grievances that may emanate from the just-concluded screening of Lagos Assembly aspirants. Newsmen reported on Monday that no fewer than 184 aspirants were screened by the Mr Porok Fomson -led APC Screening Committee ahead of the party ...
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the single term pledge by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a joke taken too far. In a statement, Keyamo described the move as a political 419 designed to deceive the Nigerian electorate ahead of the next general elections. The NDC’s decision, announced following ...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a warning to opposition figures on Monday, asserting that a rigid insistence on zoning the 2027 presidential ticket to the South would essentially concede the election before it begins. In a statement released by his media aide, Olusola Sanni, the Atiku camp characterized the push for a Southern ...
By Fredrick Ameh The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has established a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to coordinate administrative and operational activities for the party’s 2027 primary elections. Officially inaugurated on Saturday, May 9, 2026, the committee is tasked with overseeing strategic planning, mobilization, media coordination, security, and the general logistics ...
By Kabeer Bello The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the emerging rainbow coalition in Rivers State will adopt a calculated approach ahead of the 2027 general elections by aligning with regions where it maintains significant political influence. Speaking on Monday during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in ...
By Fredrick Ameh The All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) House of Assembly Screening Committee has commenced the screening of 24 aspirants vying for the 24 State Constituency seats in the Enugu State House of Assembly. The screening exercise is being conducted by a committee led by Lucky Porki, who confirmed that only one aspirant ...
By Ismail Azeez As the political atmosphere in Osun State heats up ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election, a growing exchange of accusations between the ruling Accord Party and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has exposed the dangers of unhealthy competition. This friction highlights an urgent need for restraint among political actors ...
Mr Ibuchukwu Obetta, says he remains the authentic Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Enugu State chapter. Obetta confirmed this in an interview with newsmen, on Monday in Enugu. “I am the chairman of NDC in Enugu State. All issues have been resolved during our National Convention in Abuja,” he said. He disclosed that ...
