Ex-presidents
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for their insensitive comments on the state burial of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The comments, made by the ADC in a statement on Friday, July 18, 2025, accused the President Bola Tinubu-led administration of exploiting the
Ex-presidents
The APC Youth Vanguard, under the leadership of Dr. Chibueze Oleka, has paid tribute to the late President of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari, describing his loss as a blow to Nigeria, the APC, Africa, and the world at large. In a condolence statement, Dr. Oleka praised General Buhari's
Political parties
As Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets a date for by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states, concerns over electoral integrity and fairness have come to the forefront. The use of off-cycle elections, a complex process of election petitions, and allegations of electoral malpractice have raised questions
Political parties
A pressure group in Bayelsa State, Concerned Bayelsa Stakeholders Forum (CBSF), has advised Governor Douye Diri to consider defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group's leader, Mr. Wisdom Ikuli, argued that the move would be in the best interest of
Ex-presidents
Chief Ayiri Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, has honored the memory of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, hailing him as an embodiment of integrity, statesmanship, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law. Emami's tribute comes as the nation mourns the loss of a leader who
Political parties
A major influx of supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This move was announced in Katsina, where the defectors, along with thousands of their supporters, unveiled the ADC as their new political movement.
Political parties
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has decisively won all 20 constitutionally recognized local government (LG) chairmanship seats, 37 Local Council Development Area (LCDA) leadership positions, and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in Lagos State. The landslide victory raises concerns about the competitiveness and credibility of sub-national elections, especially at
Ex-presidents
Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's 15th head of state, has passed away at the age of unknown due to a prolonged illness. The news was announced by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, who stated that Buhari died on Sunday at 4:30 pm in a London hospital. Buhari was
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 20 chairmanship seats and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions in Saturday's local government elections in Lagos State, further solidifying its grip on the state's grassroots political structure. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the lone councillorship seat in
Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) achieved a resounding success in the Lagos State Local Government elections, held on July 12, 2025, winning both chairmanship and councillorship contests across the state's Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The elections, characterized by low voter turnout but
Local government
Nigeria is on the cusp of a significant political shift, with the coalition of opposition leaders into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been described as a welcome development by Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila. This development has sparked a mix of reactions, with some
Local government
Although the collation of results is ongoing, early reports suggest that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is gaining the upper hand in the Lagos State local council elections. Despite a low voter turnout across the state, most voters reportedly favored the APC. Observations indicate that the APC was leading in
