By Ibrahim Bello Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi on Thursday inaugurated a consensus committee to harmonise the interests of aspirants ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the 2027 general elections. Inaugurating the committee in Birnin Kebbi, Idris described the APC in the state as peaceful, united,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and four new Permanent Secretaries. The brief ceremony took place at the State House, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. TheContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has declared its readiness to offer Nigerians a viable alternative to other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. National Chairman of the party, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
Withdrawal By Hamza Suleiman The Deputy Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Abdullahi Askira, has withdrawn from the Senatorial contest and declined his support for the incumbent, Sen. Ali Ndume. Askira made this known at a news conference, alongside his teaming supporters and prominent personalities in the state, on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Benson Ezugwu Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Enugu State Chapter, Mr Vitus Okechi, has called on party faithful to unite now that the issues bedevilling the party is over. Okechi made the call in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in reaction to theContinue Reading
Withdrawal By Adeyemi Adeleye Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran popularly known as Jandor a leading Lagos State Governorship aspirant, has announced his withdrawal from the race citing President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement of the Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat as APC consensus candidate. Adediran, the Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza A coalition of women groups has urged the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, saying over 800 women seek elective offices nationwide but female representation remains dismally low. National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, made the call duringContinue Reading
2027: Eschew personal loyalty in electing representatives, Timi tells Bomadi/Patani stakeholdersContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA) has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu, citing “significant progress” in national transformation. YYA President, Mr Olarinde Thomas, said this in a statement issued in Lagos after the assembly’s strategic meeting held withContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu A former House of Representatives member, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Wednesday joined the race for Edo South Senatorial seat on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogbeide-Ihama, during his declaration at Ward II in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo, declared that his eight yearsContinue Reading
