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By Clement Abayomi Senator Solomon Adeola, also known as Yayi, has pledged full commitment to serve the people of Ogun State after he was chosen as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election. Adeola made this known in a statement released on Facebook shortly after party leaders agreed on his candidacy. He thanked everyone in the party for their support and trust in him. He specially thanked President Bola Tinubu, for what he considered a strong leadership and commitment to the growth of the party and the country. Adeola maintained that Tinubu’s role has…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Fresh political signals have emerged in Lagos as the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, begins consultations with influential figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), setting off a wave of reactions that reflect both rising support and deep scepticism over his possible governorship ambition. Hamzat disclosed in a post on his X account that he met with members of the Governance Advisory Council, a powerful decision-shaping body within the Lagos APC. The meeting, though presented as routine engagement, has been widely interpreted as an early move in the build-up to the 2027 governorship race. He wrote, “Today,…

By Clement Abayomi The Supreme Court of Nigeria has fixed April 22, 2026, to hear an appeal on the leadership dispute in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after granting requests for a faster process. The PDP revealed this in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The party said the case came up for the first time at the apex court, where lead counsel for the Kabiru Turaki-led faction, Chief Chris Uche, asked the court to shorten the usual time allowed for filing documents. Lawyers representing the respondents did not…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, on his birthday, praising his role in strengthening communication within the ruling party. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President joined members of the party’s National Executive Council and National Working Committee in celebrating Morka. Tinubu described the APC spokesman as a seasoned communicator who has helped bridge the gap between the party and the public. Read Also: APC Primaries: Tinubu support group urges calm after Faleke meeting He noted that Morka’s background…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State on Monday held ward congresses across all 226 wards in the state’s 21 local government areas, with party officials describing the exercise as peaceful and well organised. Chairman of the congress committee, Ephraim Agber, who monitored the process, said the outcome reflected unity within the party and strong grassroots support. Speaking in Girie Local Government Area, Agber commended members for their conduct, noting that the congresses were largely carried out through consensus. He said, “I am happy with what we have seen. Everywhere we went, people were jubilating. It…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have rejected relief materials brought by a government delegation, insisting that their priority is the rescue of abducted family members. The delegation reportedly arrived with items such as mats, buckets, and school bags for victims of a recent terrorist attack in the area. In a video seen from the scene, grieving residents were shown refusing to accept the items, describing them as inappropriate given the scale of loss in the community. The items were said to have been delivered in an ambulance. Angry residents maintained…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah Nigeria’s economy is under fresh pressure as global tensions in the Middle East disrupt oil markets and push up prices, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has said. Edun stated this at the Islamic Development Bank Group Day in Lagos, noting that the current crisis has triggered a major external shock at a time the country is trying to stabilise its economy. According to him, rising fuel and food prices, alongside inflation, are placing heavy strain on households and businesses across the country. The crisis follows renewed conflict involving Donald Trump’s directive to block the Strait of…

By Ridwanullah Sakariyah The Tinubu–Ambo Support Group has called for calm among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, following a meeting with James Faleke ahead of the party’s governorship primaries. The Director-General of the group, Seyi Bamgbade, made the appeal in a statement issued after what he described as a “fruitful” engagement with the lawmaker. Bamgbade urged supporters to remain united and avoid attacks or harsh comments against party leaders, including the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat. He said the meeting with Faleke showed that key figures in the party remain committed to its growth…

By Clement Abayomi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fixed May 12, 2026, for the swearing-in of its newly elected state executives across the country after its recent congresses. This was made known on Sunday in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. The party noted the congresses were peaceful and followed the law and the party’s rules. The ADC also said the elections showed its strong belief in internal democracy and fairness, praising members for their calm and orderly conduct during the process. Read Also: ADC allocates majority leadership positions to Kwankwaso camp in Kano “The African…

By Clement Abayomi The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday has said it did not release any schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections, describing a document in circulation as false and misleading. The clarification was made by the National Organising Secretary of the party, Sulaiman Argungu. The party said the document, which has been shared on different platforms, did not come from its office. Argungu said his office had received reports about the document and decided to respond to stop confusion among party members and the public. He stated clearly that the APC had not published any timetable…