The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of being the “most divisive in Nigerian history”, claiming it has resorted to manipulating data to deflect criticism over allegations of nepotism and regional bias. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that a recently released government report on infrastructure, titled “Infrastructure Equity for Every Region”, was not an act of transparency…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that figures in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise were being manipulated. The ADC had recently raised concerns over what it described as irregularities in the online pre-registration process in Lagos and other states, suggesting possible foul play. Responding on Monday in Lagos, the Head of Voter Education and Publicity for…

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force to remain neutral as preparations intensify for the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday in Osogbo, the State Chairman of the PDP, Sunday Bisi, commended the Inspector-General of Police and the Osun State Commissioner of Police for their professionalism. However, he expressed concern over what the party…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, cautioning against any attempt to bring former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, back into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike described such a move as “suicidal” for the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Mohammed, who also serves…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday dismissed former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s prediction that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would lose the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during his monthly media chat, Wike described El-Rufai’s calculation as “flawed and wrong”, insisting that Tinubu would secure re-election. “El-Rufai is my friend, but he failed in this mathematics. He goofed; since he knows Tinubu will come third,…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Leaders and residents of Enugu East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Governor Peter Mbah as their sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election, advising politicians against contesting to avoid wasting resources. The decision was announced in a communique titled “One Good Turn Deserves Another” at the end of a town hall meeting held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu yesterday. READ ALSO: Police arrest trafficking suspects, rescue two…

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed the one-term presidency pledge of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, calling it unrealistic and unconvincing to Nigerians. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, El-Rufai argued that no serious reforms or meaningful changes could be made within a single four-year term. He also urged politicians to stop making promises they cannot realistically fulfil. “On the question of people…

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,…