Former chairman of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in Edo State, Victor Ogba, has announced his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), attributing his move to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “impressive and landmark reforms.” Ogba, who is also the National President of the Movement for Nigerian Transformation (MNT), made the disclosure in Abuja on Saturday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He revealed that his official declaration into the ruling party has been scheduled for September 16, stressing that Tinubu’s bold reforms across different sectors had continued to attract new members to the…
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About 792 women have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State. The defectors were formally received in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area by the wife of the governor, Amina Umar Namadi, who described the move as a reflection of the present administration’s good leadership under Governor Umar Namadi. She noted that the government’s programmes, particularly those targeting women and youth empowerment, had won the confidence of many citizens. Mrs Namadi congratulated the women and assured them that the APC’s doors remain open to all who wish to join the movement…
Former federal lawmaker, Dachung Bagos, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to demonstrate its neutrality by sanctioning President Bola Tinubu and his supporters over the display of “Vote Tinubu 2027” billboards, which appeared across Abuja ahead of the official campaign period. Speaking on AIT Focus on Thursday, the former representative of Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency argued that the adverts clearly breach Section 94 of the Electoral Act, 2022, which prohibits campaign materials explicitly soliciting votes before INEC declares the window for electioneering open. “The law is against using the word ‘vote for’. Any early campaign posters or…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed confidence that more state governors will join the ruling party before the 2027 general election. Yilwatda made the remark on Tuesday during the 12th expanded stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where President Bola Tinubu was formally endorsed for re-election. Represented by the APC Deputy National Chairman (South), Emma Eneukwu, the chairman said Tinubu’s performance in office has continued to attract opposition leaders to the APC. “Our doors are still open. More governors are still moving into our party, more personalities are still moving in, senators,…
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has urged party members to prioritise unity and collective effort as the party prepares for the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso made the call on Tuesday during an interactive session with NNPP stakeholders in Cross River State, where members gathered to strategise on how to strengthen the party’s structures and improve its electoral chances. The former Kano State governor, who expressed confidence in the NNPP leadership, applauded members for their role in the 2023 elections. “Let me thank you for what you did during the last election in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised the executive leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming Senator David Mark as the party’s National Chairman. Details published on INEC’s official website listed other members of the party’s national executive. They include Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, Mani Ibrahim Ahmad as National Treasurer, and Akibu Dalhatu as National Financial Secretary. Prof. Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor was confirmed as the National Legal Adviser. The development comes after weeks of internal wrangling within the ADC, following a decision by a coalition of political leaders to adopt the party as their platform…
Concerned members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kogi State have vowed to resist any attempt to hijack the party through unconstitutional means. Addressing journalists in Kabba on Wednesday, the group’s spokesperson, Usman Lukman, raised alarm over alleged moves by individuals “alien to the party’s operations” to topple the ADC leadership in the state. Lukman urged security agencies to remain vigilant and prevent any breakdown of law and order, warning that the party would not tolerate attempts to destabilise its structure. “Let it be clearly stated that the ADC is governed by its constitution, values, and democratic ethos. Those…
A Commissioner-designate in Edo State, Kassim Afegbua, has criticised the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his proposal to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. Afegbua described the idea as both laughable and impractical, insisting that four years would be grossly insufficient to transform Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, Afegbua argued that meaningful reforms and development require more than a single tenure. “Nobody should tell you he’s coming from the South to spend four years, because for me that is just like telling a bogus lie,” Afegbua said. He added: “I…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has declared that only God will determine his fate in the 2027 general elections, stressing that leadership is not in the hands of man. The governor made the statement during the inauguration of the Shura Council, an advisory body, at the Kano State Government House. Speaking through his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Yusuf recalled how many political observers wrote him off in the 2023 elections, yet divine providence saw him emerge as governor. “I faced the most difficult challenges of my life after the 2023 elections. But through those challenges and tears, I remain committed to…
The Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday approved a supplementary budget of over ₦128 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. The approval followed the first and second readings of the appropriation bill presented to the legislature by Governor Agbu Kefas. According to lawmakers, the funds are to be sourced from the state’s Consolidated Revenue Fund and will focus on priority areas not covered in the original 2025 budget. Governor Kefas explained that the supplementary appropriation would target critical sectors including agriculture, healthcare, and security, stressing that the intervention was necessary to consolidate ongoing development efforts. He further disclosed that…
Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered a collapse on Wednesday, plunging large parts of the country into darkness. Data from the Independent System Operator (ISO) revealed that power generation dropped drastically from 2,917.83 megawatts (MW) to just 1.5MW between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Confirming the development, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said in a statement posted on X that the outage was caused by a total system collapse. “The power outage currently being experienced is due to a loss of supply from the national grid, affecting electricity supply across our franchise areas,” the company stated. AEDC assured customers that…
The Labour Party (LP) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to use their offices to stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s latest borrowing request. The party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, made the appeal in a statement issued in Abuja, warning that Nigeria’s mounting debt profile has reached alarming and unsustainable levels. Akeni cited figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), noting that the country’s public debt rose sharply from ₦121.7 trillion in December 2024 to ₦149.39 trillion in March 2025.…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman of Gerawa Group of Companies, Alhaji Isa Gerawa, has declared that Jigawa State will remain firmly under APC control in the 2027 general elections. Gerawa made the remarks while addressing party supporters at the Ringim Government House, where he praised the achievements of the APC-led administration in the state. According to him, the ruling party has recorded significant developmental strides since coming into power, making Jigawa a model for other states. “The state has now become a reference point among its peers, with many copying directly to replicate it in…
Former Kogi West Senator, **Dino Melaye**, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is “dead and buried,” insisting that the opposition party is now under the influence of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the remarks on Monday night while featuring on Arise Television’s Prime Time. “Apart from our Lord Jesus Christ, no dead can rise again, and I want to tell you that whatever you are seeing is make-shift. The dead is dead, we can only advertise the obituary,” Melaye said. He alleged that the PDP had…
Former Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains fully prepared to contest the 2027 general elections, despite procedural concerns raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its leadership registration. Speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Monday, Dalung dismissed fears that the electoral body’s queries could derail the party’s preparations. “The ADC is a registered political party in Nigeria and has existed for over 19 years. The party is currently in transition with new coalition partners being incorporated, and this process is ongoing. So, it is misleading to say the ADC is…
Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has dismissed some of his challengers in the forthcoming governorship election as aspirants who are only in the race to gain recognition rather than win. Soludo made the remarks during a visit to the traditional ruler of Umueri community in Anambra East Local Government Area, Igwe Ben Emeka, as part of activities marking the community’s new yam festival. The governor specifically mentioned Mr Paul Chukwuma, a native of the community and governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), as one of those using the race as a platform to build popularity. “Paul…
The Anambra State Civic and Social Reformation Office (ANCISRO) has attributed the state’s impressive voter registration figures to its sustained civic education and sensitisation efforts. This comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released new data on the ongoing nationwide voter registration, showing that Anambra recorded 168,187 new registrants in just two weeks—the highest figure recorded in any comparable period since 2017. According to INEC, women accounted for 58 per cent of new registrants, while young people between the ages of 18 and 34 formed the majority, reflecting growing civic enthusiasm and political engagement. The South-East, however, recorded mixed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released fresh figures on the ongoing nationwide voter registration, covering both online pre-registration and physical, in-person registration. According to the latest weekly update from the Commission, a total of 3,544,850 Nigerians have pre-registered online within three weeks of the exercise, which commenced on 18th August 2025. Out of this number, 1,709,933 (48.24%) are male, while 1,834,917 (51.76%) are female. The data further shows that young Nigerians dominate the exercise, with 2,291,809 (64.65%) aged between 18 and 34 years, while 882,441 (24.89%) are students. INEC also disclosed that as of Thursday, 4th September 2025,…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has declared that no individual or coalition can prevent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from securing a second term in office in 2027. Speaking in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the governor insisted that despite mounting opposition, Tinubu would return to the Presidency “peacefully and freely.” Governor Idris made the remarks while receiving the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and first daughter of the President, Chief Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, who paid a condolence visit at the Government House following the death of the Emir of Zuru, retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Sani Sami. He assured that the people of Kebbi…
The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has protested the detention of its Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency by-election candidate, Princess Esther Ashivelli Dawaki, and the party’s Campaign Director-General, Alhaji Shehu Fatangi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Addressing journalists on Tuesday, the Kaduna State PDP Chairman, Edward Masha, described the development as “worrisome” and an attempt to silence the opposition ahead of the recently conducted August 16 bye-election. Masha explained that Dawaki was invited by the EFCC on Monday, August 25, but had since been held in custody. He further disclosed that Fatangi had been in…