The Senate will reconvene for plenary on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by Emmanuel Odo, Clerk of the Senate. Odo said he was acting on the directive of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, to formally notify lawmakers of the resumption date. According to the statement, the plenary session is scheduled to commence at 11 a.m. in the Senate Chamber. “I am directed by His Excellency, the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, to inform all distinguished Senators that the Senate will reconvene plenary session as follows:…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Idris Kalgo, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu has lost the support of Northern Nigeria. Kalgo also expressed optimism that the ADC would unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. He made the remarks on Saturday while fielding questions during an interview on Trust TV, monitored by newsmen, where he spoke on the party’s preparations for the polls. “We are actually happy at the ADC because February 20, 2027 is the date when Nigerians will decide. And it’s also going to be a date whereby we are…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, has said that President Bola Tinubu has performed better than former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, despite facing widespread public disapproval. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Ayodele said Tinubu’s administration has recorded notable achievements but claimed that many Nigerians and some close associates are opposed to his second-term ambition. “Tinubu has done well for Nigerians, but the problem is that Nigerians hate him. The problem is nemesis. Tinubu’s problem is that those surrounding him don’t like him and they don’t want him for a second term,” he said.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the publication of the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Sunday by Musa Olurode, Osun INEC Public Affairs Officer, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the commission confirmed that 14 political parties successfully uploaded the names and required documents of their candidates within the stipulated timeframe. According to the statement, the submissions followed the conclusion of party primaries and the closure of the designated portal for uploading candidates’ particulars. The compliant political parties…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has declared his readiness to contest the 2027 general election, assuring supporters that he will be on the ballot despite alleged resistance from the Federal Government. Obi made the declaration on Saturday in Uyo at the OBIDIENT Conference and Official Declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), themed “Activating the PO Effect in ADC.” He claimed to have it on good authority that the Federal Government does not want him to contest in 2027 but insisted that he would participate in the election regardless of the circumstances. “I left Labour…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Edo State has postponed its state congress indefinitely following disagreements among members over the party’s voters’ register. The crisis, which has reportedly factionalised the party into two groups, was said to have stemmed from disagreements over the mode of conducting the congress. While some members advocated for a direct congress, others supported an indirect process. The congress, initially scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, was delayed until about 2:00 p.m. as party members failed to reach a consensus on the modalities for the exercise. Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the congress,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State has suspended Jimi Lawal, a former aide to ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged anti-party activities. The party also unveiled a caretaker committee to oversee its affairs pending the conduct of a state congress. State Chairman of the ADC, Femi Soluade, announced the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Soluade said the move was part of a broader restructuring process aimed at restoring stability within the party. “We have suspended Mr. Jimi Adebola Lawal and declared him a non-member of the party due to…
The Kwara State Government has reacted to a viral video clip allegedly released by armed bandits following the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, said the government was deeply concerned about the disturbing footage, which reportedly showed some persons taken during the attack. “The government is deeply concerned over the disturbing video released by terrorists earlier today, allegedly showing some persons taken during the tragic February 3 attack on Woro community,” the statement read. “As always, our thoughts are…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defended his approach in the political confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing what critics termed “weakness” as a deliberate strategy to preserve peace and ensure political survival. Fubara made the remarks on Friday in Lagos while receiving the Man of the Year award at the New Telegraph Award/Dinner Night. In his acceptance speech, the governor reflected on the pressures of leadership, ongoing political tensions in Rivers State and his efforts toward reconciliation. “Today for me is a very special day, and also special for everyone who has…
The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the scheduled date for the 2027 presidential election. The party made the demand on Saturday in a statement signed by its Kano State Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Karaye. According to the statement, the presidential election has been fixed for February 20, 2027, a date the party noted falls within the Ramadan fasting period observed by Muslims. The NNPP described the decision as unacceptable, alleging that it could affect the participation of Muslim…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it will ensure fair and equal access to voting in the 2027 general elections, amid concerns that the scheduled dates coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. INEC had earlier announced that the Presidential and National Assembly elections would be held on February 20, 2027, while the governorship and state House of Assembly elections are slated for March 6, 2027. The commission also fixed May 22 to June 20, 2026, for political parties to conduct their primaries. However, some Nigerians, particularly Muslims, have expressed concern that the February 20…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the alleged destruction of billboards bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu in Gusau. In a statement issued on Friday in Gusau, the state Publicity Secretary of the party, Yusuf Idris, described the development as disturbing and warned that it could trigger political violence in the state. According to him, the party observed the removal and destruction of billboards displaying the president’s posters in parts of the state. Idris alleged that the situation had been ongoing and began with what he described as a clampdown on APC billboards…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The dissolution was announced on Thursday. Following the directive, all commissioners and special advisers have been instructed to hand over to the permanent secretaries or the most senior officers in their respective ministries. Governor Fubara expressed appreciation to the outgoing members of the Executive Council for their service to the state and wished them success in their future endeavours. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, dismissed earlier reports suggesting that the Commission had already released the election timetable. Amupitan said the formal release of the notice of election and schedule of activities was in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act, 2022, as amended. According to him, the presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, while the governorship and state House of…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has assured young people in the state of his administration’s continued support to enhance economic growth and development. The governor gave the assurance on Friday when members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) paid him a courtesy visit at his office. Yusuf said his government is committed to creating more opportunities for youths, noting that meaningful development cannot be achieved without their active participation. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, the governor described the year as one dedicated to youth development. He stated that…
The Deputy National Youth Leader of the Abure faction of the Labour Party, Dr Barry Johnson, has criticised recent court decisions affecting the party, describing the judiciary as being in “disarray” and questioning the direction of Nigeria’s democracy. Johnson made the remarks during an interview with Trust TV while responding to concerns over the Labour Party’s internal divisions following its performance in the 2023 general elections. He maintained that the Abure-led group remains the legitimate leadership of the party, insisting that the faction he represents is recognised by the party’s constitution, the Electoral Act and the Constitution of the Federal…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the only party capable of salvaging Nigeria. Atiku made the statement on Thursday while campaigning for Dr Moses Paul, the ADC chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Local Council elections. The former presidential candidate said he joined the campaign trail in Apo Wasa, describing Dr Paul, popularly known as Dr Mo, as a candidate young people in Abuja can relate to and trust. “This morning, I gladly joined the campaign trail of Dr Moses…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday flagged off its nationwide membership revalidation, mobilisation and registration exercise, alongside the inauguration of state committees to oversee the process. The event, which took place in Abuja, was attended by members of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), party leaders, key stakeholders and supporters from across the country. The party leadership described the exercise as a strategic and transformative step aimed at strengthening the ADC’s internal structures, deepening grassroots engagement and repositioning the party for greater national impact. ADC urged members to actively participate in the process to ensure the development of a…
Buba Galadima, a close ally of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State of working behind the scenes against the former governor. Speaking in an interview with DCL Hausa, Galadima alleged that a document currently before the Presidency is aimed at preventing Kwankwaso from entering Kano. “There is a paper before the Presidential Villa, and from what we are hearing, it is meant to prevent Kwankwaso from coming to Kano,” he said. Galadima argued that any attempt to stop the former governor from visiting his home state would be politically motivated and contrary…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly. He disclosed that preparations for the 2027 polls have already commenced, noting that the law requires election funds to be approved at least 360 days before the elections. According to him, early approval of the budget will enable the commission to plan effectively and ensure the smooth conduct of the elections nationwide. “Early…