Governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, including Dr. Kelechi Anosike (Abia State), Mogaji Kayode Ogunshola (Oyo State), Kefas Ropshik (Plateau State), Dr. Mustapha Sule Lamido (Jigawa State), David Emmanuel (Nasarawa State), and other contenders, have been screened by the PDP on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Speaking after appearing before the Ahmed Makarfi-led PDP governorship … [Read more…]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, declared his intention to run for president in 2027, saying it is time to reset Nigeria. Makinde said this at a mega-rally to announce the alliance between the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the Allied Peoples’ Movement, APM. The governor, who expressed worry over the dwindling fortunes … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that the dates scheduled for the party’s forthcoming primary elections for the 2027 general elections remain unchanged. The party made the clarification in a statement posted on its official X handle and signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the APC. The party said the clarification became … [Read more…]
Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has revealed why he is trading his speakership for a shot at a seat in the Agege Federal Constituency. Obasa made the disclosure on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, Lagos, convened ahead of the All Progressives Congress primaries. The sixth-term lawmaker said consultations with constituency stakeholders … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee for the Rivers State House of Assembly has dismissed the list of cleared and uncleared aspirants for the 2027 elections, noting that the list did not emanate from the committee. It was earlier gathered that the committee had released a list of successful and unsuccessful aspirants to stand … [Read more…]
…Commends Mbah for strong party synergy and consensus-building The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Screening Committee has begun screening 24 aspirants on the party’s platform for the Enugu State House of Assembly. The panel, headed by Comrade Lucky Porki, stated that only one aspirant from each State Constituency made submissions at the expiration … [Read more…]
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party on Friday, May 8, 2026, commended the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for demonstrating the core ideals of the party through his leadership style and inclusive governance model. The commendation came during a meeting held at the Governor’s Lodge in … [Read more…]
Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has thrown his weight behind the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its presidential ticket to the South for the 2027 election, describing the move as “a true opportunity for true national healing.” Speaking at the NDC’s National Convention in Abuja, Kwankwaso, a … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned the presidential ticket for 2027 to Southern Nigeria. NDC reached the decision at its national convention in Abuja on Saturday.“NDC presidential ticket is zoned to the South!!” the party wrote on its official handle.The party said the presidential ticket is for a single four-year term. The development comes … [Read more…]
Jonathan Challenges Suit Seeking To Stop Him From Contesting 2027 Election Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday challenged a suit seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election, telling a Federal High Court in Abuja that the matter had already been settled by the courts. Jonathan, through his lawyer, Chief Chris Uche, SAN, … [Read more…]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the president has “proved his mettle” in navigating Nigeria’s economic challenges. The submission to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee in Abuja on Thursday marks the formalisation of the president’s … [Read more…]
Prominent activist and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and formally declared her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat. Yesufu announced her defection on Wednesday through her verified X account, linking her decision to … [Read more…]