2027: Sowore Vows No Medical Tourism, Rejects Office of First Lady
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has vowed that he will never travel abroad for medical treatment if elected into office. Appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sowore stated that any medical condition he cannot treat domestically should be allowed to take its fatal course. The […]
ADC, NDC Boycott Dawakin Kudu Bye-Election Over Internal Crises
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have opted out of the Saturday, September 19, 2026, bye-election for the Kano State House of Assembly seat representing Dawakin Kudu. Following their withdrawal, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that six political parties—the ADP, APP, APC, LP, PDP, and PRP—will vie for […]
VP Office Clarifies Shettima’s Remarks on Northern APC Governors
The Office of the Vice President has clarified recent comments made by Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding the political support President Bola Tinubu received from northern governors prior to the 2022 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. In a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, the […]
Shettima: Only Six Northern Governors Backed Tinubu in 2023
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said only six of the 19 northern governors supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential bid during the 2023 election. Shettima made the disclosure on Wednesday at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, during the turbaning of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of […]
Kano Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Resigns
The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Saidu Yahaya, has resigned from office. Yahaya submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, according to reports. His resignation follows mounting pressure from the Kano State Government over concerns about his performance as head of the anti-corruption agency. Yahaya was appointed chairman of the […]
Sokoto Governor Sets Up Committee Over Cleric’s Remarks
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved the establishment of an advisory committee to examine controversial remarks allegedly made by Islamic scholars in the state and their reported impact on peace and religious harmony. The development was announced in a statement issued on September 15, 2026, by Abubakar Bawa, Director-General of Media and Publicity at […]
Peter Obi Responds to Wike’s 2027 Election Warning
Presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected a claim by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he could become one of the first political casualties if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 general election. Wike, speaking during a media parley, said he expected to face repercussions […]
Peter Obi Denies Leaving N2bn Ecological Debt in Anambra
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has rejected claims that his administration left behind unpaid debts, including a N2 billion ecological loan, contractor liabilities and arrears in salaries, gratuities and pensions. Obi, in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, described the allegations as “completely false,” insisting […]
2027: INEC Final List Intensifies Senate Race
The release of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified the contest for Nigeria’s 109 senatorial seats. The publication of the list provides political parties and candidates with a clearer picture of the contenders ahead of the February 2027 elections, with campaigns and […]
Desmond Elliot Apologises to Gbajabiamila
Lagos State lawmaker and actor Desmond Elliot has apologised again to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his actions during the last All Progressives Congress primary election. Elliot made the apology during a meeting with Gbajabiamila and other APC leaders in Lagos, where he knelt and prostrated before the former Speaker […]
