2027: APC chair confirms support from opposition figure
The All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has confirmed that the ruling party had reached out to opposition leaders to seek their support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He made this known while receiving a delegation led by the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, from the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy […]
Ex-senator heads Rivers ADC gov campaign council
Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has unveiled the leadership and organisational structure of its Governorship Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. The council said it has brought together political leaders, professionals, grassroots organisers, women, youths and other stakeholders entrusted with various responsibilities in the coordination and administration of the campaign activities […]
Tinubu seeks Senate approval to pay Yobe N100.5bn for airport
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday asked the Senate to approve a N100.5bn promissory note programme to reimburse the Yobe State Government for the construction of the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport in Damaturu. In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu sought legislative approval for the issuance of the promissory […]
Wike, Adeleke, Soludo, others make APC revised campaign council list
The revised All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 general election has named the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori; Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; and Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, among its members. […]
Jigawa ADC kicks as INEC omits Ringim, seven others from final list
The African Democratic Congress in Jigawa State has expressed concern over the omission of its endorsed deputy governorship candidate, Aminu Ringim, from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections. Ringim’s name was missing from the list released by INEC on Saturday and was replaced with that of Musa […]
Oyebanji promises better second term ahead of Ekiti inauguration
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has promised a more impactful second term in office, as he expressed gratitude to God for what he described as the achievements recorded by his administration in its first four years. Oyebanji attributed the administration’s achievements to God’s benevolence and the support of President Bola Tinubu, while expressing confidence that […]
Police arrest four, recover three stolen vehicles in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects and recovered three stolen vehicles in separate operations conducted between October 8 and 9. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, saying the recoveries followed intelligence-led operations by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad and the […]
Atiku, ADC fault INEC over ballot contracts, postings
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission to disclose the companies contracted to produce sensitive materials for the 2027 general elections, warning that secrecy surrounding ballot printing and key personnel appointments could undermine public confidence in the polls. His query came as the African Democratic Congress also raised concerns over alleged […]
2027 election: Missing names, party disputes cloud INEC list
Political parties and their candidates have begun moves to resolve discrepancies in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, following the omission of several governorship and other candidates across the country. The development has triggered protests and anxiety among affected parties, with the Peoples Democratic Party, Nigeria Democratic […]
Police arrest suspected armed robber in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old suspected armed robber in Asaba and recovered three firearms, including an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, during an intelligence-led operation. This was contained in a statement signed by the spokesman for the command, Bright Edafe, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri […]
