A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi, has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke made unsuccessful efforts to cross over to the ruling party from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he currently belongs to. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Olawumi claimed that the APC leadership turned down the governor’s approach based on internal consultations and widespread concerns. “The reasons for…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its recent statement accusing the Bola Tinubu administration of exploiting the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain. The APC, in a statement on Saturday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, labelled the ADC’s criticism of the dignified state burial as ‘insensible’ and ‘unacceptable.’ The party reacted to a statement made by ADC…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed profound joy and gratitude following the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s sweeping victory in the local government elections held across the state on Saturday, July 12. Mr Sanwo-Olu, in a statement yesterday, congratulated the APC, its leadership, stakeholders, and members on their overwhelming electoral success. He described the outcome as a clear demonstration of the trust Lagosians place in the party’s vision for…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has formally ended his association with the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling a shift in his political allegiance. In a resignation letter dated June 29, 2025, and addressed to the APC chairman in Banshika Ward, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawal stated that his decision to exit the ruling party takes immediate effect. While he did not…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday held a thanksgiving service to celebrate what he described as the successful completion of key infrastructural projects recently commissioned in Abuja. The service was held at St. James Anglican Church in Asokoro and broadcast live on major television stations, including Arise TV, News Central, and AIT. Notable attendees included former governors Samuel Ortom of Benue State and Ifeanyi…

At a stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday, South-South leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. In addition, the APC stakeholders threw their weight behind the governors of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, and Edo states as the party’s unopposed candidates for their respective upcoming governorship elections. The motion to adopt…

Abuja, As Nigeria approaches another critical election cycle, coalition politics is once again taking centre stage. With no single party holding overwhelming national dominance, political actors are turning to alliances and mergers in a bid to boost their electoral prospects and challenge the complexities of Nigeria’s diverse, multi-ethnic democracy—with a shared goal of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The latest coalition movement, which began with modest consultations, has evolved into…

ABUJA — As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections, deepening cracks within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are becoming increasingly visible. Amid internal disarray and a wave of defections, the opposition party has denied involvement in a growing coalition movement aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu, a move that has drawn harsh criticism from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released Wednesday, PDP’s National Publicity…

ABUJA — The gale of defections in the House of Representatives intensified on Thursday as seven federal lawmakers from Akwa Ibom State officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing irreconcilable internal crises within their former parties. During Thursday’s plenary, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, read letters from the defecting lawmakers, marking a significant political realignment in the state’s representation at the national level. Among the…

Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, has dismissed the newly formed opposition coalition, describing its members as power-hungry politicians united solely by their disdain for Tinubu. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Onanuga said most of the politicians who recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had long distanced themselves from the All Progressives Congress (APC). “Their exit happened months…

Otega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on digital engagement, strategy, and new media, has challenged Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, regarding his recent comments on the President’s visit to Saint Lucia. Mr Obi condemned Mr Tinubu for undertaking the trip amidst ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, labelling it as an ‘ill-timed and insensitive leisure’ journey. The former Anambra State governor notably questioned the President’s…

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party, has set July 24, 2025, as the date for its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, a crucial gathering intended to nominate a new substantive National Chairman. This decision was made public by the National Working Committee (NWC), led by Deputy National Secretary Festus Fuanter, following an emergency session held at the party’s national secretariat on Monday. READ ALSO: Dalori takes over as APC…