Category Archives: Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to take another major step towards the 2027 general elections with the publication of candidates nominated by political parties for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The commission will publish the candidate lists on Saturday, Aug. 29, ahead of the elections scheduled for February 6,ContinueContinue reading “2027: INEC to publish Governorship, Assembly candidates”

The All Progressives Congress(APC) on Saturday released the membership list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The document, released by the Presidency expands on an earlier release detailing top principal officers of the council. President Bola Tinubu will chair the council, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, serving asContinueContinue reading “2027: APC constitutes Presidential Campaign Council as Tinubu, Shettima leads, Yari, Uzodimma emerges DG, secretary”

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Oyewole Solomon, on Friday slumped and died during a reconciliation meeting in Iyara, the council headquarters. The meeting was convened by a former chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Funsho Olumoko, aimed at bringing together party stakeholders and leadersContinueContinue reading “APC Chairman collapses, dies during reconciliation meeting in Kogi”

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his pledge to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, describing the proposal as deceptive and capable of undermining the country’s economic recovery. Dare stated this in a statement on Thursday, following Atiku’sContinueContinue reading “Presidency fires back at Atiku over restore of fuel subsidy comment”

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has made the restoration of petrol subsidy a major part of his 2027 campaign pitch, arguing that Nigerians have not seen sufficient benefits from the policy’s removal. Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Atiku questioned the whereabouts of funds generated following the decision by PresidentContinueContinue reading “2027: I ‘ll return fuel subsidy, if elected President – Atiku”

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Mr. Omoyele Olabode, has congratulated the newly appointed Commissioner, Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants announced by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. He urged them to work in synergy with the governor to move the state to a greater level. It will beContinueContinue reading “Olabode congratulates Aiyedatiwa’s new appointees, charges on quality service delivery”

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of one commissioner, three special advisers and 1,000 political aides as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state. In a statement signed by Prince Ebenezer Olaniyan on Thursday in Akure Erelu Taibat Yemi Oloruntoba from Akoko North-West Local Government Area(LGA)ContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa appoints commissioner, 3 advisers, 1,000 aides”

President Bola Tinubu is receiving Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. It was observed that Adeleke arrived at the forecourt of the Villa at exactly 5:25 pm on Thursday, in a navy blue traditional attire, brandishing a walking stick and alighting from a black Toyota Land Cruiser SUV. TheContinueContinue reading “Just In: Tinubu, Adeleke in closed-door meeting at Aso Villa”

One person was reportedly killed in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo in Osun State following gunshots that erupted during Governor Ademola Adeleke’s visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo’s palace. It was gathered that the governor had, in the company of his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch butContinueContinue reading “One killed as Davido’s security details, thugs clash in Oshogbo”

Preparations for the 2027 general elections for political campaigns officially commenced today, Wednesday, Aug.19. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on July 23 released the official timetable for political campaigns in line with the Electoral Act 2026. INEC, announced in a public notice, had announced that campaigns for the Presidential and National Assembly electionsContinueContinue reading “2027 general elections campaign begins today”