The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in 20 of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State in Saturday’s Chairmanship and Councillorship elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which controls the state government, secured only three local government areas, according to results announced by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). RSIEC Chairman, Dr Michael Odey, who declared the outcome at the commission’s headquarters along Aba Road,…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has cautioned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against fielding either former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Anambra State governor Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, warning of serious political and constitutional repercussions. In a lengthy statement posted to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Keyamo claimed the opposition party remains in a “non-enviable position” due…

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have sharply criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its declaration that the 2027 presidential ticket remains open to all members despite its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu. The ruling party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, had stated on Wednesday that the APC would not bar any aspirant interested in contesting against Tinubu for the presidency. “We…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced an ambitious grassroots mobilisation drive to recruit at least 203,000 new members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the state’s 203 wards, in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Akure on Friday, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda, which he described as a bottom-up approach to strengthening the…

Barely a few hours since the Rivers State chairmanship and councillorship electoral process began on Saturday, the environment has remained peaceful as party agents gave accolades to the electoral body and security personnel. The election is scheduled across 23 Local Government Areas (LGA), 319 wards and 4,442 polling units in the state, conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). At various registration centres and polling units, ad-hoc staff,…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State, describing the polls as a significant step towards stabilising governance at the grassroots level. Speaking shortly after casting his vote at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9 (Rumuepirikom Kingdom) in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area on Saturday, Wike praised the turnout of voters and commended the Rivers…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Oyo State Government has denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration secured a fresh N300 billion loan, describing the claims as “mischievous” and “reckless.” In a statement signed by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Special Adviser on Media to the governor, the government clarified that no new loan was taken. Instead, the Oyo State House of Assembly approved N149 billion for refinancing existing…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has refuted claims that he has abandoned ambitions to contest the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, labelling such reports as false and misleading. His cousin, Azibaola Robert, clarified on his verified Facebook page that Jonathan has not ruled out a potential run, dismissing speculations attributed to a non-existent aide. “The story is completely false. Former President Jonathan never said he would not contest in…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed growing speculation that he is positioning himself for the vice-presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Governor Mohammed addressed rumours circulating within political circles, clarifying that he has no personal agenda to secure the party’s vice-presidential slot. “I am not withdrawing because I want to prepare myself for the…

With less than 12 hours to the local government and chairmanship elections scheduled to hold across the 23 local government areas of the state, Rivers State remains under emergency rule, raising concerns among residents and stakeholders about voter turnout. The state has been under emergency rule since 18 March, spanning six months, following the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Udo, and the elected lawmakers. After the…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that voter registration figures in Osun State during the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise were inflated. The commission described the claims as misleading and unsupported by historical data, asserting that the reported figures align with established patterns. READ ALSO: Jonathan calls for reforms in INEC leadership selection The controversy arose after the…

The Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu over the worsening security situation in the country, urging him to take decisive action or step down from office. In a statement released on Thursday in Abuja, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, accused Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing Nigerians, particularly in the area of national security.…