Political parties
The All Progressives Congress (APC) made a landslide victory in the recent local elections in Rivers State, according to the Punch newspaper. The APC won in 20 out of the 23 councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured victories in only three councils. The low voter turnout marred the
Local government
The ongoing local government elections in Rivers State have been marred by low voter turnout and delays in the arrival of voting materials at various polling units. Despite the commencement of voting in most wards and polling units across the state, many residents remained indoors, particularly in Port Harcourt metropolis
Political parties
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is seriously considering former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Anambra governor Peter Obi as possible flagbearers for the 2027 presidential election. According to Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors' Forum, Bala Mohammed, the party is weighing its options after deciding to zone
Local government
Leadership of the country has been a concern for many, with the rise of insecurity, inflation, poverty, and unemployment under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC) have been hit hard in Damagum local government area, with over 2,000
Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has strongly condemned the withholding of local government allocations for Osun State by the President Bola Tinubu-led APC administration as undemocratic. The caucus argues that this action is a blatant disregard for due process and the rule of law,
Local government
Ahead of the 2027 elections, political leaders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, have committed to building a united front for peace and development. The call to unity came from Tom Nkanang, the Chairperson of the APC in Onna
Political parties
Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro, a top member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has revealed that the party is in talks with several prominent figures, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, to join the party'
Political parties
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed its sweeping victories in the recent bye-elections as a clear endorsement of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda. The party saw wins in non-APC states like Zamfara, Adamawa, and Kano, despite alleged state-sponsored violence by opposition-led governments. APC National Publicity Secretary
Political parties
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have been cleared to contest the 2027 presidential race after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ratified the zoning of its presidential ticket to the southern part of the country. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party made the
Political parties
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for lacking ideology, internal democracy, and a coherent vision for Nigeria's future. Hashim, who made these allegations in an interview on AIT Democracy Today and later at a
Governors
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Kamilu Sa'idu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency bye-election, handing Governor Dauda Lawal's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a significant defeat. The bye-election was held in Sakajiki and Kyambarawa polling
Governors
PDP stakeholders, including state chairmen, former governors, and serving National Assembly members, gathered for a meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State, to discuss the party's national convention and zoning of offices. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who chaired the meeting, emphasized the importance of democracy and inclusivity, stating that
