President appoints Princess Jummai Idonije As Chairman of Maryam Babangida Centre for Women Dev.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Governing Council of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development with Princess Joan Jummai Idonije named as Chairman. The President also approved the appointment of Ms. Adedayo Benjamin Laniyi as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Centre. The appointment, alongside the constitution of […]
Wike Denies PDP-APM Alliance Ahead of 2027
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the claims as “political 419.” Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing road projects in Gomani-Yangoje, Kwali Area Council of Abuja, where he accused […]
PDP Begins Screening of 2027 Aspirants
Peoples Democratic Party has commenced the screening of its presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise is being conducted by the party’s National Working Committee led by Abdulrahman Mohammed at the party’s National Secretariat Annex, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja. In a statement issued by the National Director of Publicity, Chinwe […]
Kwara North Group Opposes Senator Umar’s 2027 Bid
Fresh political tension may be building within the ruling All Progressives Congress in Kwara North following strong opposition by the Patigi Emirate Development Union to the reported 2027 re-election ambition of Senator Sadiq Sulaiman Umar. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday at the Correspondent Chapel of the state NUJ Council Secretariat in […]
Kano APC Begins Screening Assembly Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress in Kano State has commenced the screening of aspirants seeking the party’s tickets to contest seats in the Kano State House of Assembly ahead of its primary elections. The development was disclosed in a statement issued from the office of the APC State Organising Secretary and shared by Yusuf Yahuza on […]
Chukwudi Dimkpa
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has announced that eight aspirants have indicated interest in contesting the Rivers State governorship election on the party’s platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also praised former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, for what it described as his “boldness” in obtaining the party’s […]
Shettima, Obasanjo to Attend Southern Kaduna Festival
Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and at least five state governors are expected to attend the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival scheduled to hold from May 28 to May 30 in Kafanchan. The organisers, the Southern Kaduna Leadership Council, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, […]
Young-Looking APC Aspirant Clears Kaduna Screening
A 30-year-old aspirant, Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Abin Al-Ajabin Zazzau, has completed his screening for the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives ticket for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in Kaduna State. A video of the screening circulated online on Sunday, attracting attention because of Buba’s youthful appearance, which many social media users said […]
Fubara Absent as APC Screens Aspirants for 2027 Polls
The All Progressives Congress has concluded the screening of governors and aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Siminalayi Fubara notably absent from the exercise. The screening, which began on May 8, covered governors seeking re-election, senatorial seats and other elective offices, including President Bola Tinubu and his sole challenger for the party’s presidential […]
Ribadu Meets Vance, Rubio Over Counterterrorism
Nuhu Ribadu has met with United States Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security cooperation between both countries. The meeting, held at Vance’s residence, focused on efforts to strengthen collaboration in combating terrorism across West Africa, particularly threats linked to Boko Haram and Islamic State. Details of […]
