Speaker Abbas Declares Fifth-Term Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially declared his intention to seek a fifth term representing Zaria Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The declaration drew a massive crowd of supporters and political stakeholders to the high-profile rally in Kaduna State. The declaration ceremony, held at the Mallawa […]
Deputy Senate President Barau Submits Expression of Interest, Nomination Forms
By Anayo Akwitti The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has submitted his completed Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Senate to officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Amid cheers from party officials and supporters, Senator Barau submitted the forms on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. at the Treasures Suites and […]
17 Reps Members Defect To Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC)
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political terrain is witnessing a major realignment as no fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that underscores shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections were formally announced during […]
Nalaraba Dumps 2027 Governorship Bid, Backs Wadada
By Zainab Bakare The lawmaker representing Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abubakar Nalaraba, has withdrawn from the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship race and declared support for the preferred candidate of Governor Abdullahi Sule, Senator Ahmed Wadada. Nalaraba, who had earlier signalled interest in contesting for the governorship under the All Progressives Congress […]
Coalition Purchases APC Governorship Forms for Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of political stakeholders in Abia State has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election. The forms were presented in Abuja on Saturday by the group led […]
Agbomhere Declares APC Bid for Etsako Reps Seat in Edo
By Chinedu Echianu A Legal practitioner, Blessing Agbomhere Esq., has officially declared his aspiration for the House of Representatives seat to represent Etsako Federal Constituency, Edo State, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement by the Blessing Support Organizations (BSO) says the landmark declaration, held at the Auchi Public Field, Auchi, […]
APC Gains Upper Hand as Three Senators Dump People Democratic Party
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s opposition ranks thinned further on Wednesday as three senators defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), tightening the party’s grip on the Senate. Among the defectors is Deputy Minority Whip Osita Ngwu, who represents Enugu West and was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Also joining […]
Defections in Reps as PDP, APC Losses Members
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed another shake-up on Tuesday as defections rattled the House of Representatives, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerging as the biggest loser in the latest wave of cross-carpeting. At plenary, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read multiple defection letters, underscoring a growing trend of political realignment as lawmakers quietly […]
APC Fixes May For Presidential, Governorship Primaries Ahead 2027
By Zainab Bakare The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its presidential and governorship primary elections for May 16 and May 23, 2026, respectively, as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this on Monday, noting that the timetable is signed by the National Organising Secretary, […]
Stakeholders, Youths Urge Deputy Speaker Kalu to Contest Governorship Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness Leaders and stakeholders from Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas of Abia State have intensified calls on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to contest the 2027 governorship election. The call was made during the inauguration of the Ikeoha Movement and the declaration of interest by […]