By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), thanked President Bola Tinubu for intervening for the second time, in Rivers political crisis. Wike made the remarks, while reacting to the outcome of the meeting, convened by the President to resolve the lingering dispute between membersContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu A governorship aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Mr Niyi Aborisade, says the state will witness positive changes if the party is allowed to take over governance in 2027. Aborisade made the statement during the unveiling of the ADC inContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Lagos East chapter, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The council also appealed that the next governor of Lagos state should emerges from Ikorodu. Mr Asoro Abubakar, Vice Chairman, Lagos East NYCN, disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu Mr Emmanuel Ezeh, a chieftain of the Labour Party, has called for an inclusive electoral reforms to strengthen the nation’s democratic system. In a statement on Monday in Abakaliki, Ezeh called for the urgent reforms in the proposed Electoral Act to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. He saidContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan saying that the Senate acted within its powers when it suspended her. Akpoti-Uduaghan represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. Delivering judgment in an appeal filed by Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging the judgment of the FederalContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Contrary to assurances by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led PDP National Caretaker Committee, the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, remained sealed on Monday. The committee had indicated that the office would reopen following engagements with electoral authorities and internal consultations. A PDP faction backed by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth for Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has intensified advocacy for youth inclusion in governance, credible elections and full local government autonomy, as it rolls out a comprehensive national programme for 2026. The Director-General of CYMS, Chief Obinna Nwaka, said this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 9, 2026 (NAN) African Alliance Party (AAP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party or face legal action. The AAP Interim National Chairman, Rev. Olusegun Peters, disclosed this in an interviewContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly’s harmonisation committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ position on mandatory electronic transmission of election results and retention of electoral timelines. The group also called for the approval of downloadable missing or unissued voter cards,Continue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 9, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the registration of over 10 million members nationwide signals a clear path to electoral victory. The party described the figure as evidence of its growing grassroots strength and nationwide acceptance aheadContinue Reading
