Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has officially switched from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Fintiri revealed his decision, stating that the APC’s Renewed Hope Agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, particularly its focus on infrastructure, economic reforms, and youth empowerment, resonated with him. The announcement has…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bail application of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, citing that the request was premature. Justice Joyce Obehi Abdulmalik ruled that El-Rufai must be formally arraigned before his bail can be considered. The court has adjourned the case to April 23, 2026, for arraignment. El-Rufai is…

Protesters, including youths and women, have marched to Kaduna’s Government House, demanding answers about Abubakar Idris (Dadiyata)’s disappearance since 2019 and a thorough audit of Nasir El-Rufai’s administration. They carried banners like “We demand public scrutiny, audit now” and “Malam Nasir El-Rufai, where is Dadiyata?”. The group wants transparency on a $350 million World Bank…

A disturbing incident has unfolded in Benin, Edo State, as Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and top officials of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were targeted in a violent attack. The incident occurred during the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the ADC, when armed individuals trailed the party’s leadership from the…

Olumide Akpata, former Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Akpata’s defection was formalized at an event in Benin City, attended by prominent figures like Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun, and Oserheimen Osunbor. Akpata cited Obi’s earlier defection to ADC as a factor in his decision, aiming to contribute…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Saturday’s bye-elections for the Ungogo and Kano Municipal State Assembly seats. APC’s Aliyu Nabil Daneji secured the Kano Municipal Constituency seat with 7,484 votes, while party candidate Aminu Sa’ad Sa’ad won the Ungogo Constituency seat with 8,975 votes. The elections were held to fill vacancies…

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has reaffirmed his backing for President Bola Tinubu, stating that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised for victory in the 2027 elections. Yahaya made this known at the APC’s Local Government Area Congress in Gombe, where he praised party members for their unity and commitment to the party’s growth.…

A new civic platform, the Village Boys Movement, has been launched in Abuja, signaling intensified grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The movement, associated with supporters of Peter Obi, aims to promote “earned prosperity and service-driven leadership,” focusing on civic education, budget monitoring, and election integrity. Convener Maazị Tochukwu Ezeoke described the movement…

Two people were killed and five others injured when violence broke out during the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in Idanre, Ondo State. The incident occurred at Odode-Idanre, the headquarters of Idanre Local Government Area, where the party was conducting congresses across 203 wards. The violence followed Tuesday’s disruption of a stakeholders’ meeting at…

APC stakeholders in Kano North have pledged to deliver a decisive victory for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and Senator Barau Jibrin in the 2027 elections, reaffirming their commitment to the party’s success. The declaration was made at a stakeholders meeting convened by Senator Barau, Deputy President of the Senate, in Kano. Addressing…

Major defections from prominent parties in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna states are set to boost the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) prospects in the 2027 general elections. All 31 Labour Party chairmen in Akwa Ibom have switched allegiance to the ADC, drawn by Peter Obi’s leadership and vision. The move, announced at a ceremony in Uyo,…

A high-profile meeting took place at the Hilltop residence of former Military President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna, Niger State, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde held talks with the elder statesman. The closed-door gathering, which also drew ADC chieftains including Assistant National Youth Leader, North Central, Hassana Shuibu Dada,…

Former PDP National Women Leader Mariya Waziri has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, marking a significant political shift. Waziri, who has been a member of the PDP for 20 years, cited the APC-led administration’s developmental projects in Kebbi State as the reason for her defection. She was received by Governor…

Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, joined protesters at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the proposed Electoral Act amendment.  The protest, which also featured former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, aims to ensure electoral transparency and credibility ahead of the…

President Bola Tinubu convened talks with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister Nyesom Wike at Aso Villa, seeking to ease the ongoing political standoff in Rivers State. The meeting focused on resolving disputes over leadership and halting plans to impeach Governor Fubara. This marks the fourth known attempt by President Tinubu to mediate the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has explained that the delay in officially welcoming Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is due to regional sensitivities, particularly in northern states. APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda stated that the party prioritized welcoming northern governors first due to the approaching Ramadan season. Yilwatda emphasized that the delay is not…

Over 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Irele Local Government Area. The defectors include former council chairman Dele Olatunji, PDP executive members, and hundreds of party leaders and supporters. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa welcomed the defectors, praising their decision to join…

The Abia state government has clarified that the N210 million allocated for a photocopier in its 2026 budget was a technical error. According to the state ministry of budget and planning, the figure was mistakenly placed beside the photocopier item on page 289 of the budget document. The actual allocation for the photocopier is N12…