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By Osordi Ayomide The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed growing claims that young Nigerians are sidelined in the party, declaring instead that the APC is driven largely by youth participation. Amid increasing agitation by youths over limited political inclusion, Yilwatda insisted that the ruling party has continued to ...
By Osordi Ayomide Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has signalled a bold new path to the presidency ahead of 2027, revealing plans to ride on a powerful cross-party coalition to clinch Nigeria’s top job. In an interview on Arise TV, the veteran politician expressed confidence that a broader alliance cutting across major political parties would ...
By Ariyo Zainab Although the next general elections remain over a year away, political activities are already gaining momentum in Lagos State, with emerging alignments, silent consultations, and strategic positioning signaling an early start to the 2027 political race. Within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), discussions around succession and future leadership are gradually intensifying. ...
By Ariyo Zainab Political tension is building in Ikorodu as reactions grow over the alleged fourth-term ambition of federal lawmaker Babajimi Benson, triggering fresh debate on political rotation, representation, and fairness in leadership. Residents and local political actors have expressed mixed feelings about the move, with critics arguing that a prolonged stay in office could ...
By Ismail Azeez The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned a member of the House of Representatives, Bamidele Salam, for his recent remarks against Pres. Bola Tinubu and key party figures. The party, in a statement released on Thursday by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, described the ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Nigerians across the country are racing to complete their voter registration as the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) winds down on April 17. The ongoing exercise, which began on January 5, has recorded over 3.44 million completed registrations so far. Data ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Peter Obi, a leading opposition figure, held a breakfast meeting with Western diplomats in Abuja, a day after the convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which he described as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy. In a post shared on X, Obi said the meeting brought together the British High Commissioner ...
By Muyideen Aliyu The people of Kwara North Senatorial District have thrown their weight behind the second-term bid of Pres. Bola Tinubu. At a rally held in Ilorin, the people said Pres. Tinubu has performed excellently well to deserve a second term in office. The leader of the group, former Speaker of the State House ...
The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held the inaugural session of the 152nd Assembly in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Under the theme “Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations,” the Assembly comes at a critical moment. Against the backdrop of unfolding and ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises, in the Middle East ...
The Chairman of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and close ally of President Bola Tinubu, Pa Tajudeen Olusi, has hinted at Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as a likely successor to incumbent Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This disclosure comes amid widespread speculation regarding the political future of the Deputy Governor who is increasingly viewed as the ...
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare has criticized economist Pat Utomi, suggesting that his recent condemnation of the government is a calculated attempt to secure political relevance or appointments. The Presidency's reaction follows Utomi’s dismissal of the Federal Government's economic reforms as a ridiculous Ponzi scheme. ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Osun State Local Government Chairmen and Councillors, under the umbrella of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), staged a protest Wednesday at the Osun State High Court in Osogbo. The demonstration, which moved from the Government House area, centered on an ongoing legal tussle regarding local government funds. The ...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced that the 2027 presidential election will mark his final attempt at the Presidency. Atiku made this disclosure during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday. He stated clearly that the upcoming election would be his last outing in the political arena having contested for the nation’s ...
By Idowu Adebomi The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ekiti State, affirming Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the party’s authentic candidate. In its ruling, the court held that issues concerning the nomination and eligibility of candidates are the exclusive internal affairs of political ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the expulsion of 11 members, including Hon. Leke Abejide, over actions considered to be in violation of the party’s constitution, values, and disciplinary framework. The decision was reached at the party’s National Convention held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Rainbow Event Centre, Garki, ...
By Damilare Adeleye The chairman of Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has come under pressure following the emergence of a controversial social media post allegedly linked to him. Last week Friday, the social media was awash after an X account purportedly belonging to Amupitan resurfaced online. The account was said to have expressed ...
By Osordi Ayomide Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing worsening insecurity and economic hardship, while declaring that the 2027 presidential race will not be an easy ride for the ruling party. Speaking at the party’s national convention in Abuja themed "So That Nigeria May ...
By Osordi Ayomide President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has linked the recent surge in terrorist attacks across Nigeria to what he described as a coordinated attempt to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda. Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service Headquarters, where he expressed confidence ...
By Ismail Azeez The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended local government council executives for donating 300 motorcycles to security agencies across the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, who praised the Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun-led Association of ...
By Idowu Adebomi The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has set an ambitious target of 500,000 votes for the re-election of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as it formally launched its campaign strategy ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election. The Director-General of the BAO Campaign Council 2026, Cyril Fasuyi, disclosed this during ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso The Labour Party (LP) Nigeria has officially announced a revised schedule for its 2026 internal party activities, marking a significant step in its efforts to reorganize and strengthen its leadership structure across all levels of government. According to a notice released on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the party has compressed its elective ...
By Damilare Adeleye Veteran journalist and publisher Dele Momodu says recent political maneuvers by President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are inadvertently boosting the popularity of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) among Nigerians. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Momodu accused the APC of undermining opposition parties, adding that such ...
Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communications, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of playing politics with the recent air strike on Jilli Market in Borno. Dare’s accusation made in his X handle account @sundaydareSD, also questioned Atiku’s patriotism. In the article titled: “ATIKU: QUESTIONABLE PATRIOT”, he said the ...
