2027: PDP faction submits Jonathan’s candidacy to INEC despite recognition row
"Notwithstanding INEC's refusal to provide us with the necessary access codes... we have successfully submitted, manually and in full compliance with the Electoral Act 2026, the list of candidates sponsored by the authentic Peoples Democratic Party," Ememobong said.
Court Order: ADC state chairmen threaten contempt proceedings on Mark
State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have threatened to file contempt proceedings against the national chairman of the party ,Senator David Mark and other principal officers over alleged violation of the April 29,2026, order of the Federal High Court, which declared that the tenure of the state chairmen has not expired.
I thought Tinubu approved Obasa’s removal — Desmond Elliot
“We were in recess, and then it was an opportunity for us to travel to attend my wife’s younger sister’s wedding”
Natasha’s camp mocks APC over Bello’s clearance despite EFCC
By John Alechenu Abuja – Loyalists of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, over the conduct of its House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Kogi State, describing the exercise as rancorous and poorly managed. Speaking to journalists, in Abuja, yesterday, Media Adviser to Senator Natasha, Samuel Idoko, said the crisis […]
Lagos Assembly: Inside Gbajabiamila, Elliott’s face-off in Surulere
Each of them reportedly failed to get Tinubu’s nod for Elliot’s 4th term bid as the President insisted on respect for internal democracy
Obi emerges NDC’s sole presidential aspirant
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate
APC Senate primaries: Okowa, Abiodun, Uzodimma win; Ned Nwoko, Goje, others lose
The All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primaries across the country, yesterday, produced high-profile winners and losers, amid disqualifications, protests, consensus arrangements
’Battle line is drawn’ – Senator Jibrin dares Ododo after losing Senate return ticket
Jibril, who is one of the seven aspirants contesting for the senatorial ticket, alleged irregularities during the exercise, accusing government agents of hijacking electoral materials meant for the primary election.
2027 Presidency: Court sets May 26 to determine Jonathan’s eligibility
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed May 26 to deliver judgment in the suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Imoke, Ahmed lead ADC presidential primary committees
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Cross River and Kwara governors, Liyel Imoke and Abdulfatah Ahmed, to lead its presidential primary committees.
APC Primaries: Powerful 50 Reps among losers
BEFORE the first shot of the 2027 elections is fired, no fewer than 50 current members of the 10th House of Representatives will not be in the 11th House….
Thugs disrupt Ondo APC primary Collation
—Disqualified aspirants fingered —Security evacuates, primary committee after thug invasion By Dayo Johnson Akure Political thugs allegedly sponsored by a disqualified All Progressives Congress House of Representatives aspirant disrupted the collation and announcement of results of last Saturday’s primaries at the party’s state secretariat in Akure. The incident forced security personnel to evacuate the seven-member […]
2027: Desmond Elliott laments intimidation, withdrawal of security aides ahead primaries
An embattled member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliott, has accused some leaders of the All Progressives Congress,APC, in Surulere of intimidation, political victimisation and attempts to manipulate the party’s forthcoming primaries.
Trump warns ‘won’t be anything left’ of Iran unless it agrees to deal
President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran “there won’t be anything left of them” if Tehran does not quickly agree to a peace deal with the United States.
APC clears Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senate race
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to participate in the party’s primary election for the Kogi Central Senatorial District, putting to rest speculations that he had not been screened by the party.
ATIKU AND OBI PARTING OF WAYS: Why it’s difficult for the opposition to unite behind a single candidate
•Explains how some LP leaders frustrated him as Campaign DG •Says: Obidient movement not synonymous with LP • ‘Why I didn’t defect to ADC’ By Dapo Akinrefon Chief Akin Osuntokun was the Director-General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2023 polls. In this interview, Osuntokun, a former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun […]
