The political structure of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has reportedly recorded a major victory in the APC House of Representatives primaries as Nnenna Anyama emerged as the party’s candidate for the Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency. Anyama, who currently serves as the Vice Chairman of Ideato South Local Government Area, is widely regarded as …
Tension erupted in Okpoga, headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, during the ongoing APC House of Representatives primary election for the Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency. The protest reportedly began after the sudden disappearance of the APC local government chairmen from Ado, Okpokwu, and Ogbadibo alongside the election results from their respective areas. Sources …
Yusuf Buhari, son of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf secured the party’s ticket after polling 5,849 votes during the APC House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday. He defeated his opponent, Auwal Lawal …
Mahmud Sadis Buba, popularly known as Al-ajabin Zazzau, has officially withdrawn from the race to represent Sabon Gari Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a withdrawal letter addressed to the Kaduna State APC chairman and shared on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, Buba said his decision …
A Federal High Court has adjourned a lawsuit seeking to stop former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case, filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, could not proceed on Friday after the Independent National Electoral Commission failed to appear in court for the second consecutive hearing. Justice Peter Odo Lifu adjourned …
Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to fulfil their civic responsibilities by paying taxes, stressing that national development cannot happen without citizens contributing financially. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Friday, the president said many Nigerians demand better infrastructure and public services while refusing to pay taxes. “Nobody wants to pay taxes. Yet …
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has reportedly withdrawn from the 2027 Sokoto South Senatorial race following consultations and internal disagreements over candidate selection ahead of the general elections. According to the Sokoto State Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Lamir Aminu, Tambuwal stepped down in order to preserve peace, unity, and internal democracy within the …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday submitted their nomination forms at the national headquarters of the African Democratic Congress in Abuja ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a post on his X account, Atiku described his presidential ambition as part of a wider national movement aimed …
Femi Gbajabiamila has revealed that he nearly lost his position during the 2025 political crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Speaking at a constituency stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos on Thursday, Gbajabiamila recounted how President Bola Tinubu confronted him over allegations linking Surulere lawmaker Desmond Elliot to the Assembly leadership crisis involving Speaker Mudashiru …
Peter Obi has said Nigeria’s current challenges require a “wealth creator and manager” rather than leadership based solely on academic qualifications. Speaking during an interview with News Central on Thursday, May 14, Obi responded to previous remarks made by Rabiu Kwankwaso, who had earlier argued at Chatham House that his PhD made him more qualified …
