Local government
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strengthen the party's grassroots structures and promote its unity and integrity. The governor made the charge during the flag-off of the distribution of 120 new motorcycles to APC ward executives in the
Political parties
The latest by-elections in Nigeria have reshaped the composition of the 10th National Assembly, with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) extending its dominance in the House of Representatives but falling short of a two-thirds majority in the Senate. The APC now holds 71 seats in the Senate, just one
Political parties
The recent Canadian court ruling branding the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organizations has been met with swift repudiation by officials of both parties. However, the court's decision is rooted in the Canadian government's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Political parties
The Concerned Jigawa APC Forum (CJAF) has accused Minister of Defence Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of being a political liability after the APC's loss in the Garki-Babura Federal Constituency bye-election, held on August 17, 2025. The group claims that Badaru's inability to secure votes for the
Local government
The Nigerian Bar Association has written to the federal government, urging the immediate release of statutory allocations due to local governments in Osun State. The association has threatened to take legal action, describing the continued withholding of funds as unconstitutional and a violation of the rule of law. This demand
Political parties
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has branded the 2027 general elections as a direct vote on the hardship, hunger, and insecurity that have plagued the country during the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. PDP spokesperson Debo Ologunagba stated at a press conference in Abuja that Nigerians have become increasingly aware
Local government
The Ughelli South Political Colonels, a grassroots political pressure group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, recently paid a courtesy visit to the APC executives in Ughelli South Local Government Area. Led by Chairman Olorogun John Akaruayen Ewenede and Publicity Secretary Dcn Matthew Kwode, the group aims
Local government
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has hailed the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent by-election in Remo Federal Constituency. The Governor congratulated the newly elected representative, Princess Adesola Ayoola Elegbeji, urging her to carry out her duties with humility and diligence. The election was seen as
Political parties
Muhammad Bello, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, has defected to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing personal reasons. Bello served as the first member representing Gombe South Constituency in the State House of Assembly under the APC and is seen as a
Elections
Confusion and violence marred the by-elections held in 16 constituencies across 12 states in the country, with allegations of vote-buying and threats of cancellation. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted elections in two senatorial districts, five federal constituencies, and nine state constituencies, following the resignation or death of serving
Political parties
The Federal Court of Canada recently upheld a tribunal's decision to reject Douglas Egharevba's asylum claim, citing his past affiliations with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as grounds for inadmissibility under immigration law. The ruling has sparked a sobering message
Elections
The rule of law is the cornerstone of any democratic system, and Nigeria's Constitution explicitly establishes it as the guiding principle of governance. However, the Tinubu-led administration has been engaging in a blatant disregard for this fundamental principle, embracing an anti-rule of law agenda that threatens the very
