Court Nullifies Pantami’s PDP Ticket, Orders Fresh Gombe Primary
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Federal High Court in Gombe has cancelled Prof. Isa Ali Pantami’s emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Gombe State. The court also directed the PDP to conduct a fresh governorship primary in accordance with its guidelines and relevant electoral laws. Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed gave the order on […]
Akpabio Pays Tribute to Late Former Governor Bamanga Tukur
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the late former Gongola State governor and former PDP National Chairman, Bamanga Tukur, as a “detribalised Nigerian” and patriot whose contributions transcended ethnic and political boundaries. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday during a condolence visit to Tukur’s family. The elder statesman died at the age […]
5,000 Ogun PDP Members Defect to APC Ahead of 2027
By Mardiyyah Abubakar No fewer than 5,000 members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The defectors, mainly from the Ogun West Senatorial District, joined the APC on Sunday at a ceremony held in Ilaro, headquarters of Yewa South Local Government Area. They were […]
Kwara APC Stakeholders Back AbdulRazaq, Reject Mustapha’s Defection
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders in Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, alongside the 51 APC ward chairmen in Kwara Central, have rejected Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The groups reaffirmed their support for Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and […]
2027: Akwa Ibom Opposition Parties Back Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Democratic Congress (NDC) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno for second terms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders, drawn from the Akwa Ibom North-west Senatorial District, […]
2027: Reps Minority Caucus Backs G100 Unity Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has backed the G100 Coalition’s efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections with a single presidential candidate. Minority Leader, Fredrick Agbedi, on Tuesday announced the caucus’ support after a strategic meeting with a G100 delegation as part of consultations on […]
Imole Campaign Predicts APC Defeat In Osun Poll
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has dismissed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s confidence ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. it is insisting that the party is headed for defeat because the outcome will be determined by voters rather than political heavyweights. The council was reacting to remarks credited […]
APC Strengthens Majority as Four New Senators Take Oath
By Anayo Akwitti Four newly elected senators have been sworn into the Senate following the August 20, 2026 senatorial by-elections, with the All Progressives Congress (APC)winning three of the four vacant seats and the Peoples Democratic Party retaining Rivers South-East. The new lawmakers are Prof. Dayo Fabiyi for Ondo South, Danladi Halilu Envulu-Anza for Nasarawa […]
Court Clears Jonathan To Contest 2027 Presidential Election
By Chinedu Echianu Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been cleared by a Federal High Court in Abuja to contest the 2027 presidential election, following the dismissal of a suit challenging his eligibility. The case was filed by Johnmary Jideobi, who sought an order preventing Jonathan from presenting himself as a candidate for any political party […]
CSOs Raise Alarm Over Exclusion of Women in 2027 Primaries
By Julian Osamoto Early results from political party primaries ahead of 2027 general election are raising fresh concerns over the exclusion of women from elective positions, despite repeated promises by political leaders to improve female representation. Civil society organisations monitoring the process say many female aspirants are being screened out, pressured to withdraw or excluded […]