The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified the inclusion of deceased persons on the current voters’ register, prompting plans for a nationwide verification exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). According to Amupitan, the decision followed an analysis of figures from the Anambra State off-cycle governorship election held in November, which showed a wide gap between the number of registered voters and actual voter turnout. “When we looked at the voters’ register for Anambra State during the off-cycle election in November, we discovered that…
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The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that it has selected a governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris, dismissed the reports as false in a statement issued on Tuesday. Idris said the APC leadership in the state is not aware of any decision or agreement on the choice of a governorship candidate for the 2027 polls. He noted that the party remains open to all aspirants interested in contesting under its platform, stressing that candidates would only emerge through duly conducted party primaries. According to him,…
A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership. Bjerde, the bank’s Managing Director of Operations, made the remark at a meeting on Tuesday with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House, Abuja. Some other bank officials accompanied Bjerde to the meeting. The World Bank Managing Director commended Nigeria’s reform progress over the past two years, particularly the government’s consistent resolve to stay the course despite challenges. This consistency and the clear evidence of positive results, she said, have built strong confidence among…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a party made up of desperate politicians. Onanuga made the remark while reacting to the latest global ranking of the world’s top 20 fastest-growing emerging technology ecosystems. In the ranking, Lagos, Nigeria, was placed first, ahead of Istanbul in Turkey and Pune in India, which came second and third respectively. According to Onanuga, members of the ADC are often quick to highlight negative statistics about Nigeria and are displeased when the country records positive global recognition under President Tinubu’s administration. He…
The management and staff of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) have rejected the recent judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on the party’s leadership, declaring their continued loyalty to the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN-led National Working Committee (NWC). In a statement posted on the PDP’s official Facebook page, the party workers said they “reaffirm our recognition, loyalty and allegiance to the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN-led National Working Committee (NWC)” elected at the PDP National Convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. They stated that they stand…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has described electoral fraud as the worst crime in a democratic system, warning that it undermines the will of the people and the integrity of governance. Oshiomhole made the remark on Monday while responding to questions during an interview on News Central, where he spoke on delays in Nigeria’s electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general election. The lawmaker cautioned against practices such as vote buying and manipulation of election results, noting that they erode public confidence in the democratic process. “My 2012 re-election in Edo State, I won in all the 18 local government…
The National Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dipo Olayoku, has dismissed reports suggesting that the party’s former presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is holding talks with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over a possible defection. Olayoku said there was never a time Kwankwaso discussed joining the ruling party, describing the reports as unfounded and misleading. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, the NNPP chieftain said Kwankwaso’s last meeting with President Bola Tinubu took place in January 2024, shortly after the Supreme Court ruling on the Kano State governorship election. “I can say authoritatively and categorically that Rabiu…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that there are no longer “vagabonds” in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying those responsible for past internal crises have been expelled from the party. Makinde made the assertion on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Oyo State PDP Secretariat in Ibadan. According to the governor, individuals he described as “vagabonds” rose within the party following the PDP’s loss of power at the federal level in 2015 and exploited a leadership vacuum for about a decade. “The vagabonds in the PDP grew up in 2015. They had 10 years to do whatever…
There was mild drama on Monday as Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, publicly attempted to persuade his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Fintiri, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sule made the remarks at the presentation of a book titled ‘Fintiri, the Man They Could Not Stop’, where he jokingly hinted that he came prepared should Fintiri consider joining the APC. According to Sule, the Adamawa governor has the APC “in his DNA,” adding that both of them share similar political ideals. “You have the APC in your DNA. We’re on the same page with you. I have…
The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdulrahman Mohammed, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has consistently stood by the party. Mohammed made the assertion on Monday while addressing members during a factional meeting of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) held in Abuja. He said the party had reached a critical point where deliberate efforts must be made to reposition it and restore its strength. In his address, Mohammed expressed appreciation to members of the BoT for their continued support of the National Caretaker Committee under his leadership. “Esteemed…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the party is tactfully addressing the impeachment moves against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Yilwatda made this known on Sunday while responding to questions during an interview on Trust TV. Recall that the Rivers State political scene has in recent weeks been fraught with controversy, following moves by members of the State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. However, the APC national chairman disclosed that the party has initiated steps to reverse the impeachment process, describing the…
A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has indicated his intention to seek the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made this known while addressing supporters at a campaign event for ADC candidates in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, held at the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). In his remarks, Obi made it clear that he is aiming for the party’s top position, stressing that he is not interested in playing a subordinate role in the ADC’s long-term political calculations. He linked the AMAC election to his broader political…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants were compelled to register for the party’s ongoing electronic membership exercise. In a statement issued on Saturday, the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the claim as “entirely false and baseless,” accusing the ADC of engaging in a deliberate campaign of disinformation. Morka said the allegation was part of what he called a pattern of misinformation by the opposition party, noting that the ADC had previously circulated what he described as a fabricated APC membership slip falsely linking a known terrorist to…
The Governor of Abia State and leader of the Labour Party (LP), Dr Alex Otti, on Saturday held a meeting with members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) in Abuja. The meeting came a few days after a court ruling affirmed that Julius Abure was no longer the National Chairman of the party. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Otti said discussions focused on rebuilding the party’s structure and strengthening internal cohesion ahead of forthcoming activities. He disclosed that preparations had begun for party congresses and a national convention. “Very soon the congresses will happen and the national convention…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he is firmly in charge of Rivers State amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. Wike made the assertion on Saturday during the Wakirike Ethnic Nationality’s grand civic reception held in his honour in Ogu, Rivers State, assuring his supporters that there was no cause for concern. “You can go home and sleep with your two eyes closed; we are in charge,” the minister said. Wike spoke while explaining how he recommended Boma Iyaye to President Bola Tinubu for appointment as Executive Director of Finance and…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Imo State chapter, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, under Governor Hope Uzodinma, of compelling civil servants to register in the ongoing APC e-registration exercise. The party described the alleged action as unacceptable in a constitutional democracy, saying it amounts to a direct violation of citizens’ rights to freedom of association. APGA made the allegation in a statement issued by its Imo State Chairman, John Iwuala, who said the development has caused frustration among civil servants and other residents of the state. Iwuala noted that APGA, as a party…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as widespread and coordinated attempts to compel Nigerian civil servants to register for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) through its ongoing e-registration exercise. The party made the allegation in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the ADC, it has received reports from various parts of the country alleging that public servants are being pressured to register for the APC as a condition for job security, career advancement or continued access to their livelihoods. The party described the alleged development as…
The Caretaker National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has said the party is stepping up efforts to rebuild internal cohesion and forge broad political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ogidi made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), where he said the PDP remains committed to defending Nigeria’s democracy and repositioning itself as a strong opposition party despite internal challenges. He acknowledged that the party is currently facing some internal disagreements but stressed that such issues would not derail its wider objective of safeguarding democratic governance and restoring…
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has urged Nigerians to comply with tax regulations by submitting their annual tax returns, stressing that the obligation applies to both individuals and employers. Oyedele made the call during a webinar organised in partnership with the Joint Revenue Board and attended by human resource professionals, payroll administrators, chief financial officers, and tax managers. Speaking during the session, which was later uploaded on YouTube on Friday, Oyedele noted that many Nigerians still fail to meet their self-assessment filing obligations. “In terms of filing returns, you need to…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the judiciary to refrain from interfering in its internal matters, warning that such actions could create the impression that courts are engaging in partisan politics. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, made the remarks on Friday during an interview on Arise Television, where he expressed concerns over what he described as growing judicial involvement in party affairs. Ememobong said a recent court verdict reflected the judge’s wisdom, noting that the PDP constitution does not recognise a national caretaker arrangement. “Well, this verdict only shows the wisdom that my lord used in…