Elections
In the just-concluded by-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adewale Haastrup Olatunji, lost his polling unit to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Fola Sunday Oyekunle. Despite being the registered polling unit with 248 voters, only 17 showed up to vote,
Elections
Voters in 16 constituencies across 12 states will head to the polls tomorrow for the keenly contested by-elections, already seen as a test of strength for Nigeria's major political parties. The coalition-led African Democratic Congress (ADC), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Political parties
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected a Canadian court's ruling that labeled both the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as terrorist organizations. The ruling, handed down by Justice Phuong Ngo on June 17, 2024, was made in connection with an asylum application by Douglas
Political parties
In a major development, a Canadian Federal Court has upheld a ruling declaring Nigeria's major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as terrorist organisations. The decision effectively denies asylum to a former member of both parties, Douglas Egharevba, over his decade-long
Political parties
Senator Aliyu Wadada, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has stated that the 2027 presidential race is "already taken" by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wadada made this declaration after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he expressed gratitude for
Governors
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended a warm welcome to Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to join their party. APC's Progressive Group, under the chairmanship of Dr. Ben Nwoye, made this declaration during a stakeholders' meeting held
Political parties
The Chairman of Kudan Local Government, Hon Dauda Ilya Abba, has commended the resignation of Hon Sanusi Magaji Kudan, the ward chairman of the 2023 PDP gubernatorial candidate Alhaji Isa Ashiru, calling it a "bold step in the right direction" and advising him to join the All Progressives
Governors
Kano Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has welcomed a large number of opposition politicians and their supporters from the All Progressives Congress (APC) into the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), citing the party's impactful programmes and policies as a major factor in their defection. The mass defection, which
Governors
The people of Ekiti State have overwhelming endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji to continue in office beyond 2026, citing his quality governance, impactful programs, and policies that have bettered the standard of living in the state. The statewide endorsement, which took place on July 28, drew a mammoth crowd from every
Governors
Responding to allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa directed support groups for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to collapse into one, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chairman, Ondo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Victor Olabimtan, dismissed the claim as false. According to Olabimtan, Governor Aiyedatiwa merely urged
Political parties
The recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sparked a mix of reactions, with some pundits hailing it as a welcome development, while others question the party's sincerity. The endorsement highlights a dramatic change of disposition
Governors
As part of efforts to strengthen his new party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has directed all members to return to their respective wards for membership revalidation. This move comes after the influx of ardent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyalists into the APC,
