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.…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Bauchi State Governor and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed, has said the party is considering either former President Goodluck Jonathan or former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as a potential presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. This strategic move follows the party’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to southern Nigeria for the upcoming election cycle. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics…

National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed the party’s willingness to engage in discussions with other political parties, individuals, or coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, he insisted that the party is not rushing into any political alliances or agreements. Speaking at the NNPP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Kano State Governor emphasised that…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to inaugurate its 2025 National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) on September 2, 2025. The inauguration will take place at the NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, at 12 noon. READ ALSO:  PDP zones presidential slot to South, confirms Damagum as national chairman The announcement follows the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and was made…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed rumours of internal discord, asserting that the party remains united and committed to strengthening its national structures in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, refuted recent claims suggesting a leadership crisis within the organisation. His comments follow a press briefing on Wednesday, during which Nafiu Bala declared…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will not be seeking any political office in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at an event welcoming new members to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), El-Rufai stated that his renewed involvement in politics is solely to support and mentor new, credible leaders. El-Rufai explained that his original plan after leaving office in 2023 was to step away from active politics.…

Former Rivers State Governor and prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Rotimi Amaechi, has confirmed his intention to run for president in 2027. During a recent meeting with journalists and a coalition of traders in Kano, Amaechi was unequivocal, stating there would be “no retreat, no surrender” in his pursuit of the ADC presidential ticket. The former Minister of Transportation, who held the position from 2015 to 2022, emphasized that…

By Ismaeel Aleem  President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja in the early hours of Thursday, concluding a series of high-profile international engagements in Japan and Brazil. The President’s return marks the end of a strategic diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships and advancing economic cooperation. Tinubu’s first stop was Japan, where he attended the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). READ ALSO: Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that, despite President Bola Tinubu receiving the party’s endorsement for a second term, other members who wish to contest for the presidency will still be allowed to participate in the 2027 primaries. Sulaiman Argungu, the APC’s National Organising Secretary, made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. He explained that the endorsement of President Tinubu was…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and close associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Oladimeji Fabiyi, has attributed the party’s current woes to leaders he described as lacking loyalty to its traditions and foundation. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV News, Fabiyi argued that many of the PDP’s present power brokers were not part of the party’s formative struggles and therefore do not fully understand its…