By Nefishetu Yakubu An interest group, Northern Economic League (NEL), has endorsed Mohammed Hayatu-Deen for president on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group, in a statement issued by the Convener, Dr Habib Abdullah, on Tuesday in Abuja, said the endorsement followed consultations and assessments ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will be presenting former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential candidate for 2027. Babangida Aliyu, a member of the Presidential Screening Committee, appointed by PDP Interim National Working Committee, disclosed this to newsmen shortly afterContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman has withdrawn from the Kwara governorship race ahead of the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election on Wednesday in the state. Sulaiman, the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, said his decision to withdraw followed extensive consultationsContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Chairman of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly Primary Election Committee for Lagos State, Mr Saleh Yipmong, On Monday applauded members for peaceful affirmations of the three Lagos senators as party consensus candidates for 2027. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has screened more than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries. Mrs Queen Okiyi, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Continue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe/Oluwafunke Ishola Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended the peaceful conduct of All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primaries in Lagos East, describing the exercise as transparent and grassroots-driven. Dabiri-Erewa spoke on Monday in Lagos during the APC senatorial primaries forContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Lagos State has condemned the abduction of students, teachers and school administrators in Oyo State, describing the incident as unfortunate. The Lagos State Chairman of the party, Mr James Adeshina, spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Farouq Umar Khadijah A human rights activist, Mr Sydney Godwin, on Monday led a group to submit a petition to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja, calling for the enforcement of a court ruling on the custody of a child. Speaking to newsmen after submittingContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang/Emmanuel Ijikanmi An NDC House of Representatives aspirant, Mr Emokiniovo Otarigho, promised a people-centred representation for the people of his constituency.Ughelli/Odu Fed. Constituency. Otarigho, who is aspiring to represent Ughelli North/ Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency of Delta, also pledged to bridge the gap between elected officialsContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The aspirants seeking African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship tickets have commended the party’s screening exercise, describing it as transparent, professional and in line with national democratic standards. Speaking after the exercise in Abuja on Monday, Sen. Mohamed Onawo, representing Nasarawa South and chairman, Senate CommitteeContinue Reading
