The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out a suit challenging the conduct of the national congress of the All Progressives Congress, holding that the matter bordered on the internal affairs of the party and was therefore not…

Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim has reacted to what he described as attempts to disrupt free and fair direct primaries involving him. In a statement signed by Professor Suleiman Mohammed for the Pantami Movement, Pantami raised concerns over possible political pressure…

The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Ken Asogwa, has admitted that the departure of the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, created a major vacuum within the opposition party. Asogwa made the remarks on Monday during an appearance…

A former National Assembly candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Dr Emmanuel Ezeh, has dismissed speculations of a zoning crisis within the Labour Party in Ebonyi, describing such narratives as politically motivated attempts aimed at importing “old political traditions” into…

Arise News director of politics, Sumner Sambo, has predicted that all Progressives Congress, APC, may witness internal crisis in the coming weeks as aggrieved aspirants react to the outcomes of the party’s nomination process ahead of the 2027 elections. Sambo…

May 11, 2026 10:56 am Rivers State Governor Similaye Fubara Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday declined to address journalists after appearing before the All Progressives Congress governorship screening committee in Abuja. Fubara appeared before the committee at…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has extended the sale of its nomination forms for the 2027 general elections by one week. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday in Lagos by the party’s Secretary-General, Ogini Olaposi.Olaposi explained that…

Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has backed the senatorial ambition of fellow activist Aisha Yesufu, who is contesting the FCT seat in the 2027 general elections, while criticising her party choice. Sowore made the remarks on Monday during…

Supporters of former Kano State Governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, under the aegis of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, says the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, zoned its presidency to the Southern Nigeria because of the belief in one Nigeria. The National Coordinator of the…

The All Progressives Congress screening exercise for Rivers State House of Assembly aspirants has ended with the clearance of all 29 incumbent lawmakers aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, even as dozens of other hopefuls…

Six aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket for Kano Central Senatorial District have withdrawn from the race and declared support for former Kano State Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau. The aspirants- Usman Bala, Sha’aban Sharada, Muhammad Zango, Danyaro Yakasai, Abbas…

The Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has advised all political actors and citizens to ensure that Nigeria remains a thriving multi-party constitutional democracy in line with the nation’s inalienable history and political development. The leaders of SMBLF made the…

Governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Dr. Nura Manu, has rejected claims of any consensus arrangement among candidates. The aspirant affirmed his commitment to remain in the race as the primary elections approach. Following his screening by the party Committee, Manu…

Former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, is seeking a return to the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections after regaining his civil and political rights following conviction on bribery charges. Lawan, who previously represented Bagwai/Shanono…

The All Progressives Grand Alliance has announced the screening schedule for aspirants seeking to contest Senate, House of Representatives and state Assembly seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Awka, by the APGA’s…