Politics

Atiku son, Adamu Abubakar resigns as Adamawa Commissioner As Gov. Fintiri Joins APC

— Adamu Atiku Abubakar By Muyiwa Akinola First son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Adamu Atiku Abubakar has resigned from his position as Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State. In a resignation letter dated March 2, 2026, and addressed to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Adamu said his decision followed “deep personal reflection and careful consideration.” He wrote, “I write to formally tender… []

“I regret being part of APC in 2014 to remove Goodluck Jonathan from office,” – Atiku

— Atiku By Muyiwa Akinola Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he regrets being part of the then-opposition, the All Progressives Congress, which helped remove former President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from office in 2015. Mr Abubakar, a six-time presidential candidate and a leader in the ADC, disclosed this at a joint press… []

Senate Women Affairs: Natasha Accuses Ireti Kingibe of Sideling Her From Activities

— Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan By Adeola Idris The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Ireti Kingibe who is the Chairman Committee on Women Affairs of sidelining her from certain committee activities. She expressed anger over her alleged sidelining from activities at the Senate on Thursday Speaking bitterly at the floor of the Senate during the budget defence of the Women Affairs… []

Just In: INEC Releases Revised 2027 Election Timetable

— INEC Ballot Box By Muyiwa Akinola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. According to the revised timetable, the dates for the presidential and governorship polls have now been fixed for January 16, 2027. The move is in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. Details later…

Buni Appointed APC 2026 National Convention Committee Secretary

— Gov. Mai Mala Buni By Bunmi Onakan Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has emerged as the secretary of the 2026 national convention committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a statement by Mamman Mohammed, director-general, press and media affairs to the governor, issued on Wednesday in Damaturu. He said the national chairman of the party, Nentawe Yilwatda, inaugurated the… []

FCT LG Polls: PDP Plans Court Action Over Alleged Manipulation

By Muyiwa Akinola The FCT LG  election held on Saturday has come and gone with the results displayed everywhere on social media. Even with the no one can predict what may happen next as opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may begin to pursue its grievances. The party has announced the inauguration of a special legal team headed by its National Legal Adviser, Shafi Bara’u. PDP… []

FCT Area Council Election: “We Are Winning in Most Polling Units” —Sen Dino Melaye

— Sen. Dino Melaye By Muyiwa Akinola Senator Dino Melaye, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stated that his party was winning in several polling units as voting took place during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on February 21, 2026. In a post on X, Melaye said, “We are winning the elections in most polling units,” and pointed… []

Presidential Hopeful, Francis Onyema Speaks Exclusively On INEC, Newly Signed Electoral Act

— Francis Onyema  By St. Johnson Adegboyega Following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing the Electoral Act into law on Wednesday, the exercise which was greeted with mixed feelings from concerned Nigerians, Presidential aspirant, Francis Onyema however spoke exclusively on the issue; “During the heated national debate over real-time electronic transmission of electoral results, and the “Fix INEC” protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, I… []

FCT Council Elections: PDP Fully In The Race In All 6 Area Councils–CP-PDP says

— PDP logo  (file) By Adeola Idris The Conference of Professionals in the PDP (CP-PDP) has authoritatively declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fully in the race for the Saturday, February 21, 2026, Council elections in Bwari and all other Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was confirmed in a statement on Friday by Barr. Obinna Nwachukwu, Protem National Coordinator… []

Permanent Secretary Withdraws From Bailing El-Rufai After Threat

— Nasir El-Rufai By St. Johnson Adegboyega Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has remained in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a third consecutive day over allegations of large-scale corruption and embezzlement during his eight-year tenure. The ex-governor is being investigated for allegedly misappropriating more than ₦433 billion while in office between 2015 and 2023. A reliable sources said the… []

2027: How Reps Gave Contentious Support To Senate on Electoral Act Amendment

— House of Reps during session By St. Johnson Adegboyega A new dimension surfaced at the National Assembly as minority members of the House of Representatives staged a dramatic walk-out over contentious provisions in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, even as police tear-gassed protesters demanding mandatory electronic transmission of results ahead of the 2027 general election. On a day marked by high political drama, heated… []

ADC Chieftain, Oyegun Reveals Reason For Politicians Inflow Into The Rulling APC

— John Oyegun By St. Johnson Adegboyega‎ Chairman of the African Democratic Party (ADC) Manifesto Drafting Committee, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, In a recent interview with a national newspaper expressed his thoughts on the recent movements of politicians into the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he was very pleased with the way many leaders have joined the ruling party. ‎He… []

Tinubu Only Giving APC Governors N500bn Each As Palliative, He Has Never Disbursed Any Intervention Fund To Zamfara-Dauda Lawal

— Gov. Dauda Lawal By Muyiwa Akinola Governor, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is dolling out N500 billion to states controlled by governors who are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress.In an interview with Radio DW Hausa, Mr Lawal lamented that his state had not received any federal intervention funds since he assumed office in 2023He suggested… []

How Delta Was Impeached Over Alleged Misconduct

–– Hon. Ajero Prosper Okeoghene By Muyiwa Akinola Leader of Ughelli North Local Government Legislative Arm, Rt. Hon. Ajero Prosper Okeoghene, has been impeached over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. The impeachment of the ousted leader was signed by 12 out of the 18 councillors that attended the plenary at the legislative chamber of Ughelli North on Wednesday. The councillors alleged that the… []

Irony: Atiku’s Son ‘Unfollows’ Father, Pledges Loyalty To Tinubu As He Dumps PDP For APC

— Abba Atiku St. Johnson Adegboyega Abubakar Atiku Abubakar (aka Abba), son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection of the younger Atiku, who is popularly called Abba, was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly. According to Vanguard, upon defection, Atiku was received… []

Lagos 2027: Seyi Tinubu’s Ambition Faces Setback as Stakeholders Consider Ambode Return

— Ambode, Seyi Tinubu  By St. Johnson Adegboyega As the 2027 governorship election is fast approaching, the race to the most exalted seat in Lagos State is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and fiercely contested in recent memory. As the general election gathers momentum , former governor Akinwunmi Ambode is re-emerging in political calculations, with party power brokers said to… []

Fubara: Two More Rivers Lawmakers Back-out, Urge Assembly To Drop Impeachment Move Against Governor

— Gov. Siminalayi Fubara By Adeola Idris  Two additional lawmakers of Rivers State House of Assembly have similarly urged the Assembly to shelve the impeachment process. This is coming after the first two lawmakers backed out of the impeachment process. The members have publicly called on their colleagues to stop the impeachment proceedings initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers,… []

Imo: Ihedioha Dumps PDP, Completes Registration As ADC Member

– Emeka Ihedioha -By St. Johnson Adegboyega    Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ihedioha completed his registration on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mbutu Ward in Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, where he was issued the party’s membership card with Number 001. The registration was conducted… []

I Won’t Join Issues With Anybody – Tambuwal Reacts Over Fayose’s Statement on Peter Obi

— Tambuwal By St. Johnson Adegboyega  Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has dismissed comments made by the erstwhile Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, that ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi is the life of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He argued that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi, and ex-Minister Rotimi Amaechi will support whoever emerges as the ADC presidential candidate. Speaking during an… []

Fubara: Rivers Assembly Denies Stopping  Impeachment Move 

— Gov. Fubara By Adeola Idris That the brouhaha that is surrounding the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu was stopped has been refuted. The spokesperson of the assembly, Enemi George, disclosed this in a statement on Friday night. It was earlier reported that the assembly began impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and his Deputy, Mrs Odu, a professor, on… []