The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Ademola Adeleke, Osun governor; and Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor, as state campaign coordinators in its expanded presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election, despite their affiliations with other political parties. Wike belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),ContinueContinue reading “2027: Wike, Soludo, Adeleke make revised Presidential Campaign Council”
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Police arrest Okorocha in Abuja, released after one-hour interrogation
Former Imo State Governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday night. The Imo State police command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the development Okorocha, who was arrested in Abuja, was, however, released on bail by the NPF after an hour of interrogation over allegations of criminalContinueContinue reading “Police arrest Okorocha in Abuja, released after one-hour interrogation”
2027: Atiku challenges INEC over key appointments, election materials contract
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has demanded transparency from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over reported appointments and redeployments in key departments, as preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general elections. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, also called on the electoral commission to disclose the identities of companies contracted to produce sensitiveContinueContinue reading “2027: Atiku challenges INEC over key appointments, election materials contract”
Just In: Makinde’s CoS Ogunwuyi, resigns
The Chief of Staff (CoS) to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Segun Ogunwuyi, has resigned from his appointment, effective Monday, October 12, 2026 Ogunwuyi announced his decision in a resignation letter dated October 12, in which he thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve the state and expressed confidence in its continued development. “ServingContinueContinue reading “Just In: Makinde’s CoS Ogunwuyi, resigns”
2027: Kekemeke, Mato, Tofowomo, make INEC candidates’ final list for Ondo South
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has unveiled the final list of Ondo South Senatorial candidates. The list is contained in a document released by INEC on Saturday ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, signed the list which contains 11 candidates. According to the document, Duerimini Isaacs Kekemeke is listed as theContinueContinue reading “2027: Kekemeke, Mato, Tofowomo, make INEC candidates’ final list for Ondo South”
2027: Governorship candidates, Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo names missing on INEC’s final list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published its final list of candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship elections. But, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidates for Gombe and Ogun, Ali Pantami and Ladi Adebutu were conspicuously missing from the list. Also,Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate for Kano, Aminu Gwarzo was missing fromContinueContinue reading “2027: Governorship candidates, Pantami, Adebutu, Gwarzo names missing on INEC’s final list”
We ‘ll draw FG’s, agencies, attention to end Aiyetoro ocean surge – Faduyile
Prof. Dayo Faduyile, the Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has drawn the attention of stakeholders to the challenge of the people of Aiyetoro in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State with a charge for all the concerned stakeholders to see the need for a cohesive effort towards reclaiming Ayetoro from being submerged byContinueContinue reading “We ‘ll draw FG’s, agencies, attention to end Aiyetoro ocean surge – Faduyile”
2027: Ogun PDP Dep. Guber candidate Sowunmi-Kolapo honours retired traffic warden, Bello
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun for the 2027 election, Hajia ‘Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo has described a retired Deputy Superintendent of Traffic, DST Anifat Bello, as “infectiously committed to duty.” Sowunmi-Kolapo said this at a grand retirement reception held in her honour by the candidate on Monday in Abeokuta. SheContinueContinue reading “2027: Ogun PDP Dep. Guber candidate Sowunmi-Kolapo honours retired traffic warden, Bello”
Adeboye prayed for me after RCCG visit – Sowore
African Action Congress (AAC) Presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) offered to pray for him during a private meeting after the service on Sunday at the Ebute Metta, headquarters, Lagos State. He also said that members of the RCCG, erupted in joyContinueContinue reading “Adeboye prayed for me after RCCG visit – Sowore”
APC hits back at Amaechi over inability to afford mother’s medication claim
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised its former member and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, over his reported claim that he could not afford medications for his late mother’s treatment due to President Bola Tinubu harsh economic reforms. In a statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON,ContinueContinue reading “APC hits back at Amaechi over inability to afford mother’s medication claim”