The North-Central National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mu’azu Rijau, has disclosed that the party will adopt the direct primary method for its elections in Benue State. The decision was contained in a statement issued by the Benue State APC Chairman, Benjamin Omale, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Tuesday. According to Omale, Rijau made the clarification during a reconciliation meeting held in Makurdi on Sunday, where he addressed concerns over the issue of automatic tickets ahead of the party’s primaries. “Right from 2022 and 2023 when we took over power, we have been one…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said he believes the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is no longer viable following a series of defections from the party. Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday during plenary while reading a letter announcing the defection of Abia South senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe. Abaribe had earlier dumped the ADC for the Labour Party (LP), adding to the growing list of politicians exiting the party. The development comes days after former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso also left the ADC for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Reacting to the trend, Akpabio questioned the frequency of…
The Taraba State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 40-year-old man over alleged possession of a locally made firearm and involvement in illegal checkpoint activities in Kurmi Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Jonathan Wunuji, was apprehended on May 2 in Visaula town following what officials described as credible intelligence. He was subsequently paraded at the NSCDC state headquarters in Jalingo. Speaking on Monday on behalf of the State Commandant, Anthony Bala Bitrus, the command’s spokesperson, Iliya Samaila, said the suspect was found in possession of an unlicensed locally fabricated pistol and…
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said he and several political associates in Kano State initially joined the party due to the influence of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, the former Kano State governor noted, however, that Kwankwaso has since become a “political drifter,” moving across different political platforms. “We share the same political roots, having started in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Because of Kwankwaso, we joined the APC,” Ganduje said. He added that Kwankwaso later left the party while others remained, describing his subsequent political movements as…
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations of unlawful detention of a 16-year-old girl in Arandun, Irepodun Local Government Area, insisting that due process was followed. The command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, describing reports circulating on social media as misleading. Public concern had heightened after videos emerged online showing the teenager at a police facility, prompting protests by some residents who believed she had been unjustly arrested. According to the police, the incident originated from a housebreaking and theft complaint reported on April 30 at the Arandun Police Division.…
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has said Nigerians should not blame President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or the All Progressives Congress (APC) for any internal crisis within the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Sani made the remark while reacting to claims by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Umar Ardo, who alleged that the NDC’s registration was irregular and is currently being challenged in court. In a post on his X handle, Sani said Ardo had disclosed in an interview that legal action had been initiated over the party’s registration process. According to Sani, Ardo claimed the party was registered without…
The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has denied reports of a gunfire exchange with students during a protest in Calabar on Monday morning. The protest, led by students of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), followed a fatal motor accident over the weekend that claimed the lives of four students. The victims were reportedly returning from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, when their vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a truck along the Odukpani axis of the Calabar-Itu federal highway. Six other students who sustained injuries were rescued by operatives of the police and…
The Action Peoples Party (APP) in Imo State has condemned a declaration by the Orlu Political Consultative Assembly (OPOCA), which reportedly barred other aspirants from contesting the 2027 Orlu Zone senatorial election. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Steve Nnadi, described those behind the pronouncement as faceless actors who do not represent the genuine interests of the people of Orlu Zone. The party said the directive was undemocratic, oppressive, and a violation of the principles of free, fair, and competitive elections. According to the APP, no group or assembly has the constitutional authority to prevent qualified…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will produce Nigeria’s next president in 2027. Makinde made the assertion amid ongoing leadership disputes within the party, which have resulted in internal divisions. The PDP has recently been polarised between camps aligned with Makinde and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Despite the crisis and conflicting court rulings, Wike had maintained that there is no faction within the party. However, Makinde insisted that the PDP, under the leadership of his faction, is repositioning itself to reclaim power at the federal level.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will hold its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. The party disclosed this in a notice posted on its official X handle on Saturday, stating that the meeting follows a resolution endorsed by two-thirds of NEC members in line with Section 31 of the party’s constitution. According to the notice, the meeting is scheduled to commence at 2:00 pm. It added that attendance would be strictly limited to statutory members of the NEC, in accordance with the provisions of the PDP Constitution. Those expected to attend…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has said any presidential aspirant who exits the party after failing to secure its ticket should be considered compromised. Okonkwo made the remark on Saturday during an appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’, alleging that such individuals may be working in the interest of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His comments come amid speculations that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, may be planning to defect from the ADC to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). “Well, if he leaves, will he now be a mobile squatter? If anyone who doesn’t get the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially unveiled its timetable for the 2026 primary elections. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the schedule reflects the party’s commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and compliance with electoral guidelines. According to the timetable, the sale of nomination forms will commence from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while the submission of completed forms is slated for May 11 to May 13. The statement noted that screening of aspirants will take place between May 14 and May 15, with the publication of screening results scheduled for…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi disclosed his decision in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Sunday, citing concerns over internal instability and alleged external interference in party affairs. The former Anambra State governor alleged that agents of the Nigerian state, whom he accused of infiltrating the Labour Party and creating crises that led to his earlier exit, were now finding their way into the ADC. According to him, the individuals were responsible for fostering division, endless litigation, and internal conflicts within political…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Thursday delivered a landmark judgment in the leadership crisis rocking the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), nullifying an earlier directive issued by the Court of Appeal. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba, the apex court held that the appellate court acted outside its jurisdiction after it had already dismissed the appeal before it. The court consequently set aside the order directing parties to maintain the status quo. However, the Supreme Court did not declare any faction as the legitimate leadership of the party, instead directing all…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State on Saturday concluded its state congress, resulting in the emergence of new members of the party’s executive council. The executives emerged through a consensus process held in Gusau, the state capital. The exercise was supervised by officials from the party’s national headquarters, led by Hadiza Balarabe, and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking after the exercise, Balarabe said the congress was conducted peacefully and in an orderly manner. According to her, the process produced Kabiru Moyi as state chairman, Sani Musa as vice chairman, Ibrahim Danmaliki Gidangoga as secretary,…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused the Federal Government of favouritism over the planned construction of a N25 billion ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. In a statement issued on Friday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, said the project, reportedly being undertaken in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), raises concerns about equitable treatment of religious groups in the country. The group also criticised what it described as uneven distribution of relief funds, citing the reported allocation of N2 billion to victims of violence in Plateau State without similar interventions in other affected states, including…
The Taraba State Government has denied allegations that it dismissed civil servants following a recent staff verification exercise. Speaking during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Jalingo, the Head of Civil Service, Hamidu Ahmed Kara, said no worker had been sacked under the administration of Agbu Kefas. Kara explained that the state government conducted a verification exercise in 2025 to authenticate workers’ identities, during which more than 3,100 workers were found to have documentation irregularities. He noted that the salaries of those affected were suspended pending proper verification and reintegration into the civil service system. According to him, the measure…
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has formally declared his intention to contest again in the 2027 general election. Adebutu’s declaration was conveyed in a letter dated April 30, 2026, addressed to the PDP leadership at both the state and local government levels. The document was made available to journalists on Friday through his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya. The letter was routed through the party’s leadership in Odogbolu Local Government Area and directed to the Ogun State PDP Chairman. In the correspondence, Adebutu expressed appreciation to party leaders and members for…
A prominent figure in the Kwankwasiyya movement in Dala Local Government Area of Kano State, Hon. Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, has resigned from the All Democratic Congress (ADC). Abdullahi, a House of Assembly aspirant, announced his resignation in a letter dated May 1, 2026, addressed to the party chairman of Kofar Ruwa Ward, stating that his decision takes immediate effect. “I hereby formally resign my membership of the All Democratic Congress (ADC) at Kofar Ruwa Ward with immediate effect,” the letter read. He expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunity to serve, wishing its leadership and members success in their…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has welcomed the appointment of a new National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Abubakar Sadiq Malafa (retd), following her swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan described the appointment as timely, noting that it comes at a critical period as the commission intensifies preparations for upcoming electoral activities. In a statement shared on the commission’s official X handle, Yakubu said the appointment fills a longstanding vacancy in the North-East geopolitical zone, which had remained unrepresented for over a year. He added that restoring full representation would enhance the commission’s decision-making processes…