The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised concerns over the reported N130 billion cost of the airport project in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement issued by its Governorship Campaign Council, the opposition party described the reported increase in the project’s contract sum from N99.5 billion to about N130 billion as “criminal.” The APC questioned the rationale behind the reported upward review of the contract and called on the Adeleke administration to provide a detailed account of the expenditure. The party also expressed concern over reports that a substantial portion of the revised…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State, on Wednesday reserved judgment in two separate suits challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for two federal constituencies in the state. Justice Mashkur Salisu adjourned the matters indefinitely after counsel to all parties adopted their final written addresses. The judge said judgment had been reserved and that a date for its delivery would be communicated to the parties. The suits were filed by Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon and Job Julius, who are seeking the nullification of the APC primary elections for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing and Ardo-Kola/Karim Lamido/Lau…
The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed reports claiming that it failed to upload the names of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal before the deadline for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, the LP described the reports as false and misleading. According to the party, it successfully uploaded the names of all its officially nominated candidates for the presidential and National Assembly elections before the INEC portal closed on July 14, 2026. “This assertion is unequivocally false, misleading, and exists solely…
The Imo State chapter of the Action Peoples Party, APP, has condemned the alleged invasion and disruption of a town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Umuoyima Community, Owerri Municipal Council Area of the state. The party said the condemnation followed the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing an aide to Governor Hope Uzodimma and suspected political thugs disrupting the meeting and chasing participants away. According to the APP, several people reportedly sustained injuries during the incident, while others were taken to hospital for treatment. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary,…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu remains firmly positioned ahead of the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the President currently has no credible opposition. Umahi said Tinubu’s leadership and ongoing infrastructure projects across the country have continued to attract public support, making it difficult for opposition figures to challenge his political standing. The former Ebonyi State governor stated that the administration’s achievements, particularly in road construction and other critical sectors, would further boost public confidence in the President ahead of the next general election. He maintained that political leaders should be judged by their…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 15, 2026, for the substantive hearing of a suit filed by Accord Party chieftain, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, seeking an order compelling the party to recognise him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election and forward his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The adjournment followed the late filing of fresh court processes by both Accord Party and INEC shortly before Tuesday’s proceedings. Counsel to the plaintiff, Henry Akunebu, SAN, informed the court that the documents had only just been served on his legal team and requested time…
Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has announced the retention of his deputy, Yakubu Garba, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday at the Government House in Minna, the state capital. Bago said the decision was in line with the constitutional provision requiring a governorship candidate to nominate a running mate for submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). “According to the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, when the governor is to submit a nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he shall nominate…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to investigate and prosecute its factional National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, over claims that he uploaded the party’s candidates to the commission’s nomination portal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the demand in a statement, accusing Bala of spreading false information and attempting to mislead the public. Bala had claimed that his faction obtained INEC’s access code and successfully uploaded candidates for the 2027 general elections. The claim, which circulated widely on social media, suggested that Bala’s faction had…
Some former executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State have defected to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), citing dissatisfaction with the leadership and internal affairs of the ruling party. The defectors announced their decision during a gathering coordinated by Hon. Maiwada Bakoji Misau and Hon. Shehu Dubagari Misau, describing the move as a political awakening aimed at promoting justice, fairness and inclusive leadership in Bauchi State. Speaking on behalf of the group, the former APC officials said they left the party over what they described as a lack of internal democracy, poor…
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that he and members of his family have faced years of persecution by successive Nigerian governments, including the current administration. Sowore made the allegation in a statement posted on his official social media page on July 13, 2026. According to him, the alleged actions against him included his expulsion from the University of Lagos on two occasions, the seizure of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate and the repeated confiscation of his international passport. He also claimed that court orders and security agencies were used to prevent him from travelling, resulting in…
The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed the successful upload of the names of its presidential candidate, running mate and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal ahead of the 2027 general elections. The faction’s National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According to Mohammed, the submission reflects the party’s commitment to participating fully in the 2027 general elections. “I am pleased to inform all PDP members and Nigerians that our great Party, under my leadership, has successfully uploaded the names of our Presidential…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names of their candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, reversing its earlier decision not to grant any further extension. In a statement issued on Sunday, the electoral body announced that the submission deadline, which was initially fixed for Saturday, July 11, 2026, has been extended by three days to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. INEC had previously insisted that the deadline would not be shifted despite complaints from several political parties over technical challenges encountered while uploading candidates’ details to…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he would strengthen opposition parties and encourage their participation in governance if elected Nigeria’s president. Obi made the remark during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, which aired on Saturday. According to the former Anambra State governor, political leaders should be focused on bringing together diverse ideas and stakeholders to advance the country’s interests. Responding to a question on whether President Bola Tinubu believes his party has a monopoly on solutions to Nigeria’s challenges, Obi said no political party possesses all the ideas needed to develop…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful upload of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Candidate Nomination Portal. The party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Yilwatda, the APC submitted a total of 471 candidates, comprising its presidential and vice-presidential ticket, 109 senatorial candidates and 360 House of Representatives candidates. He described the completion of the upload as a major milestone for the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. “I congratulate our candidates, leaders, and members of APC…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent increase in fees for Federal Unity Colleges and the approval of a uniform N50,000 examination fee for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations from 2027. Atiku described the fee increases as cruel, economically insensitive and detrimental to access to education. The Federal Government recently approved an increase in the examination fee from N27,500 to N50,000 for candidates sitting the Senior School Certificate Examinations conducted by WAEC and NECO. The approval was conveyed in a…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has dismissed reports that it plans to replace any of its candidates who emerged from the party’s recent primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State Chairman of the party, Dr. Aliyu Bello, made the clarification on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Forms EC9 and EC13E to the APC’s 24 House of Assembly candidates. Bello described reports of candidate substitution as false and challenged those making the claims to provide evidence. “No candidate has been replaced, and nobody is planning to replace anyone. If anyone…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally unveiled Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, announced the development in a post on his X handle on Friday after receiving the presidential nomination forms of Tinubu and Shettima. According to Yilwatda, the submission of the nomination forms marked a significant milestone for the ruling party as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. He described the development as a reaffirmation of the APC’s commitment to sustaining the Renewed Hope Agenda and…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed to withdraw from the 2027 presidential election if evidence presented by Kenneth Okonkwo proves that he is unfit to hold public office. Obi made the declaration during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo while explaining his decision to institute a defamation suit against Okonkwo, who was recently appointed spokesman to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The former Anambra State governor challenged Okonkwo to publicly release any damaging information he claims to possess about him. According to Obi, the lawsuit was not intended…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), led by Prof. Sodiq Gombe, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disregard a Federal High Court judgment being relied upon by the party’s former acting National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, to reclaim the party’s leadership. The SDP made the appeal in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba. According to the party, the legal basis upon which the Federal High Court delivered the judgment has already been set aside by the Supreme Court. The party said the clarification became necessary following the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government plans to keep former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in custody until after the 2027 general elections. The allegation was made by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. Abdullahi maintained that the opposition was not against the prosecution of anyone with a legitimate case to answer but questioned what he described as efforts to frustrate El-Rufai’s release on bail. “The ADC is not opposed to anybody who has a legitimate case to answer from…