Local government
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State won 20 chairmanship seats out of 23 local government councils in the elections held on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The APC secured the majority of the seats in most councils, including Abua/Odual, Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Akuku-Toru, Andoni, Asari-Toru, and many
Political parties
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is mounting pressure on former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election on its platform, but Jonathan has yet to confirm his ambition. The PDP hopes to use Jonathan's popularity and acceptance in the North to regain power in 2027, but
Local government
Severe security challenges have been plaguing northern states, and in response, various governments are deploying their own measures to counter the threats. The procurement of security vehicles and equipment, deployment of additional personnel, and collaboration with local communities are amongst the measures being taken to restore peace and stability. Katsina
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Nigerian presidential candidate Prince Adewole Adebayo has expressed his doubts about President Bola Tinubu's chances of retaining power in the 2027 election. Adebayo believes that without drastic changes in key areas such as macroeconomics, security, poverty, and employment, Tinubu's APC stands little chance of competing with
Political parties
Following the recent defection of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State from the PDP to the APC on 6 June 2025, the APC Chairperson in Onna Local Government Area, Tom Nkanang, has called on political leaders in the area to close ranks and build a united front to promote
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed rumors that former President Goodluck Jonathan has resigned from the party, with the party's National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stating that Jonathan has not formally resigned from the PDP. This statement comes as no surprise, as similar claims were made in
Local government
Omooba Dotun Babayemi, a leading contender for the APC ticket in the 2026 gubernatorial election, has expressed optimism that the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 and an APC victory in the off-cycle state gubernatorial election in Osun State would bring about tangible deliveries to the people of the
Political parties
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have engaged in a war of words over the issue of democracy and insecurity in the country. The PDP governors described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a "one chance political vehicle" while the APC described the
Local government
A recent survey conducted by Geopolitical Survey International (GSI) has revealed that Osun residents are largely disappointed with the Federal Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for seizing local government funds. The survey, which sampled 10,000 respondents across nine federal constituencies in Osun State, found that 86% of
Local government
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Odo-Otin and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of Osun State have commended Barr. Kunle Rasheed Adegoke (SAN), popularly known as K-RAD, for his innovative agricultural land management and aggregation strategy aimed at revolutionizing agriculture in the state. The party leaders, who attended Adegoke&
Local government
Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for allegedly sponsoring the ongoing strike by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), which has crippled governance at the grassroots level. The APC dismissed attempts to hold President Bola Tinubu responsible for the inability
Local government
Senator Shehu Buba has gained the unwavering support of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Bauchi Local Government Area, who have pledged to work together in a cohesive front to support his governorship bid in the 2027 election. The APC loyalists and supporters came together in a well-attended rally to
