Politics
Two familiar names. One prize. As Governor Muhammadu Yahaya finishes his second term, he and Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo are gearing up for a high‑stakes fight over the Gombe North Senate seat in 2027. Their decade‑long…
A group of political stakeholders on Saturday purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election in…
Public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has warned that opposition political parties in Nigeria risk losing the 2027 elections due to internal division, personal ambition, and lack of cooperation among their leaders. In a post shared on his verified X handle on…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reiterated its focus and commitment despite what it described as recent distraction. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said it remained focused and would present the right presidential…
Former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has insisted that he is yet to leave the African Democratic Congress, ADC, amid the legal battle within the party. In a statement released late on Saturday night, Kwankwaso, however, admitted that decamping is…
Crisis is brewing in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State following calls by some party members to abandon the consensus formula adopted for selection of candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.Reacting to the development, the Special Assistant…
Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Abdulmumin Ohiare Abdulsalam, has said that the defection of Peter Obi and Musa Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the party remains uncertain. Abdulsalam was reacting to reports…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has dismissed reports suggesting that it will not present candidates in the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as unfounded and misleading. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National…
The Obidient Movement on Saturday urged calm as speculation mounts over a political realignment involving Peter Obi and other opposition figures. In a statement shared on X, the National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said Obi was in consultations with political allies…
Controversial remarks by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde referencing the 1960s “Operation Wetie” crisis have triggered fresh concerns over rising political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections, with stakeholders warning that inflammatory rhetoric and deepening mistrust could endanger Nigeria’s…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has declared his intention to run for the Zamfara North Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Shinkafi, a former governorship aspirant in the state, said that since the…
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso has said no final decision has been taken regarding his political future or that of his associates. The African Democratic Congress chieftain, however, admitted that he is currently consulting with leaders of the…
A coalition of All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Taraba State has criticised the administration of Governor Agbu Kefas, describing its performance over the past three years as disappointing and below expectations. The group, which also urged David Sabo Kente to…
The Ekiti South chapter of the All Progressives Congress has adopted the Senate spokesman, Adeyemi Adaramodu, as its consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election. The decision was contained in a letter and minutes of a stakeholders’ meeting made available…
A former member of the House of Representatives, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, said there was nothing wrong with seeking political support from Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State. DAILY POST reports that Ogbeide-Ihama, an…
All Progressives Congress leaders in Taraba State have purchased the party’s governorship nomination form for one of its chieftain, David Kente, ahead of the 2027 elections. Taraba APC leaders presenting the governorship form to David Kente. Photo: David Kente campaign…
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