Category: Politics

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged residents not to be anxious about his re-election prospects in 2027, emphasizing that political power ultimately rests with God.Speaking during a service at Unity Chapel, Government House, Umuahia, the governor reassured the people that there was no reason to fear a return to what he described as the state’s undesirable past.“I would like... Read more

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, accusing him of exceeding his authority in the interpretation of a Court of Appeal directive.The party maintained that it would proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite INEC’s position that such activities should be suspended.The disagreement stems from a... Read more

The Labour Party has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its new timetable and schedule of activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.According to the time-table, Ward congresses will hold April 23, local government congresses April 24, and state congresses April 25 while the national convention to elect new executives will hold on April 28th, 2026.This was... Read more

ADC Crisis: Kwankwasiyya Warns of Democratic Threat, Seeks Judicial Intervention KANO — The Kwankwasiyya movement has raised alarm over what it described as growing threats to Nigeria’s democratic system, urging urgent intervention by the National Judicial Council (NJC) over conflicting court rulings affecting political parties.In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Habib Mohammed, the group said recent developments surrounding the... Read more

Mutfwang Praises Tinubu Over Approval of 1,000 Forest Guards for Plateau Jos — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to bolster security in the state. The governor gave the commendation on Thursday during the President’s visit to Jos to sympathise with families affected by the recent attack... Read more

— Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has stated that he has not endorsed any aspirant for the 2027 elections, warning politicians against using his name to gain political advantage.In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, the governor described such claims as misleading and unauthorised, accusing those involved of attempting to deceive the public for personal political... Read more

The All Progressives Congress on Thursday criticised the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress, describing the party as the “author of its own fate” amid deepening internal turmoil.The ruling party’s reaction follows the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of a faction of the ADC led by David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, while also... Read more

Security was heightened on Thursday around the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Maitama, Abuja, following threats of protests linked to the ongoing crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).A joint team of personnel from the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the State Security Service (SSS) cordoned off the... Read more

2027: APC 'll win Landslide in Kaduna Rep Speaker, Abbas Boasts....as Kaduna leaders pay visit to Tinubu in Aso VillaAs the 2027 general elections, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass has assured President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will win landslide in the state. The Speaker said that leaders of the three Senatorial Districts are... Read more