Politics

‘No apology, let’s meet in court,’ Olayinka rejects Turaki’s defamation claim

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

Lere Olayinka, a close aide to Minister Nyesom Wike, has flatly rejected a demand from Tanimu Turaki’s lawyer, who is…

2027: AURA-Kano mobilizes over 1.5m non-indigenes votes for Tinubu, Yusuf

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

APC chieftains including former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Presidential Aide Nasir Bala Aminu (Ja’oji), and Minister…

2027: Lagosians unite for Tinubu as Lawmaker declares bid

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Thousands of residents and political stakeholders in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, at the weekend declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Ogunleye’s re-election bid gains momentum as Ikorodu Groups declare massive support

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

The re-election ambition of the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abiodun Ogunleye, has…

Wike’s loyalists dominates as Rivers APC clears 33 Assembly aspirants, disqualifies 65

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

The screening exercise for aspirants seeking to contest under the All Progressives Congress in the Rivers State House of Assembly…

Court rejects Fubara Dagogo’s bid to void APC congress, awards N20m fine

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

Dagogo, an aspirant in the recently concluded APC national congress, had filed the suit to challenge his alleged exclusion from…

Farouk Aliyu: Opposition must rally behind one candidate to challenge APC in 2027 Election

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

"If they really want to contest or, I mean, if they want to give us real opposition, they should forget…

APC committee disqualifies Fubara’s loyalists from Rivers Assembly primary

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

They were disqualified by the APC Screening Committee chaired by Muraine Ajibola.

INEC and the 2027 Test: An Agenda for Neutrality, Innovation, and Inclusivity

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 days ago

For 2027, INEC must demonstrate discipline and institutional maturity by adhering strictly to its own schedule. Political parties, candidates, and…

South-west lawmakers celebrate Fasoranti at 100, call him dogged defender of Yoruba interest

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

The National Assembly South West Caucus on Sunday celebrated the leader of Afenifere on his attainment of the remarkable age…

2027 Electios: TRN endorses Tinubu, Hamzat

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

The Renewed Hope Network Group (TRN) Lagos State has endorsed the candidature of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second…

Fubara’s ally claims ‘successful screening’ amid walkout drama

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

In sharp contrast to the tension-filled narrative of his departure from the APC screening session on Sunday, key figures close…

Fubara rejected? 2027 hopes in jeopardy as Governor storms out of APC screening

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

In a stark contrast to the usual protocol, where committee members traditionally escort governors seeking re-election or senatorial tickets out…

2027: Former Kano Gov. Shekarau emerges consensus senatorial candidate

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The aspirants—Usman Bala, Sha'aban Sharada, Muhammad Zango, Danyaro Yakasai, Abbas Sani Abbas, and Shehu Isa Driver—announced they were stepping down…

Former Lagos CP Owoseni declares for Oyo governorship election

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

Former Lagos and Benue State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has picked up the Accord Party expression of interest and…

2027: Fubara, Amaewhule appear before APC screening committees

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Fubara is set to appear before the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Screening Committee, which is responsible for assessing sitting…

Osun electorate will choose me as governor – Oyebamiji

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

“History will be made on August 15 as I will be elected governor of the state. I am confident and…

2027: Mabinuori seeks election into Lagos Assembly

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

At age 30, he became LASIEC Commissioner and served an eventful two-term tenue that contributed to strengthening of democratic process…

Over 600 defect to APC at Kogi deputy governor’s reception

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

The event, held in Ejule on Saturday, was marked by the defection of over 600 members of the Peoples Democratic…

APC ready for direct primaries if consensus fails – Buni

Isa Isawade

4 days ago

Buni said the party had not foreclosed direct election mode to produce its candidates for the contestable offices for the…

Supreme Court Overturns ₦1.07bn Award To Elder Simon Achuba, Ex-Deputy Governor Of Kogi State

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The Supreme Court of Nigeria, on 8th May, 2026, delivered judgment in favour of the Governor of Kogi State and…

Ex-AGF Malami secures Kebbi ADC Governorship form despite ongoing court battles

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

In what he called a "State of Emergency on Misgovernance," Malami promised to prioritize security, education, healthcare, agricultural revival, and…

APC rakes in massive ₦504m from Edo Assembly election forms

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has generated a massive ₦504 million from the sale of nomination and…

2027: Goodluck Jonathan still PDP member, Turaki-led faction declares

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), according to the faction of the…

Adewole Adebayo wins SDP ticket, warns against ‘one man rule

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

He also claimed that even members of the ruling All Progressives Congress were experiencing internal suppression, with major decisions allegedly…

Rivers 2027: Wike’s loyalist, Chinda cleared to battle Fubara in APC governorship primary

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

Kingsley Chinda, a strong supporter of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been cleared by…

NDC’s decision to zone 2027 Presidency to South in order – Kwankwaso

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has backed the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its…

2027: NDC backs Southern Presidency, North to return after one term

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

The decision was reached during the party’s National Convention held in Abuja on Saturday.

Why I visited Jonathan after picking ADC presidential form – Hayatu-Deen

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

Hayatu-Deen became the first aspirant to pick up the ADC’s presidential nomination form on Thursday evening with the promise to…

APC women back Tinubu, demand more female inclusion in politics

Ayorinde Oluokun

5 days ago

Also speaking, President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Mrs Edna Azura, urged female aspirants to intensify grassroots…

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