32 governors, 8,450 delegates arrive Abuja for APC convention
President Bola Tinubu and members of his cabinet, as well as 32 state governors and 8,453 delegates from across the country, are expected to participate in the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for Friday (today) and Saturday in Abuja. In addition, top party chieftains from the national, zonal, state and ward levels […]
I’ve appealed bench warrant against me — Turaki
Factional PDP National Chairman, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has confirmed that he has appealed the bench warrant issued for his arrest by a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following his absence at a scheduled court hearing. The bench warrant, issued by Justice Peter Kekemeke, was prompted by Turaki’s failure to appear in […]
APC convention: FG orders workers to work from home
The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress. The directive was contained in a circular issued and signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, for the Head of […]
My friendship with Wike doesn’t mean I work for Tinubu – Saraki
A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said his friendship with the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, should not be interpreted as support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ex-Kwara State Governor said he operates openly and does not engage in “night dealings.” Saraki made the comments on Thursday during an […]
Court orders PDP factional chairman Turaki’s arrest
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kabiru Turaki (SAN), over his failure to appear for arraignment in a criminal case instituted by the Police. The trial judge, Justice U.P. Kekemeke, held that Turaki had […]
Consensus’ll produce right candidates, says Iyabo Obasanjo
Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has backed the use of consensus in selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general election, saying the method produces electable candidates rather than unpopular choices. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Obasanjo dismissed concerns that consensus could sideline the wishes of party members, insisting that political parties would always consider […]
El-Rufai made ‘greatest mistake’ by surrendering himself – Dalung
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made a “greatest mistake” by surrendering himself to security agencies ahead of his trial. Dalung made the remarks during an interview with Trust TV published on YouTube on Tuesday, where he alleged that the government initially attempted to […]
APC sets stage for Saturday convention with zonal elections
Zonal executives of the All Progressives Congress emerged on Wednesday, pledging to mobilise overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu to secure a landslide victory in the 2027 election. The congress was a prelude to the national convention scheduled for March 27 and 28 in Abuja. Prior to the convention, the President, on Wednesday evening, returned […]
PDP factions open peace talks as Wike denies split
The two Peoples Democratic Party factions have restarted the faltering peace process ahead of the March 29-30, 2026, national convention being championed by the bloc led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The bloc headed by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) and supported by the party governors confirmed on Wednesday that a fresh […]
2027: All 6 geopolitical zones rally behind Tinubu as APC holds congresses
The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, moved to consolidate its 2027 electoral push as key party organs across the six geopolitical zones held largely hitch-free congresses, re-electing zonal leaders and closing ranks behind President BolaTinubu. In a major political signal, the North-Central zone formally adopted President Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election, […]
