The Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau, has dismissed speculation about becoming President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 elections, emphasizing his loyalty to the President and commitment to supporting the administration’s goals. When asked about the growing calls for him to be considered as Tinubu’s running...
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By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – A group known as the Kaduna Patriotic Movement (KPM) has declared the newly formed All Democratic Alliance (ADA) coalition a non-starter, describing it as “dead on arrival” ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a fiery statement issued by its Chairman, Ibrahim Dan-Gaskiya, the...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Edo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the APC-led government over the state Assembly’s approval of a N100 billion loan request by Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing the move as lacking transparency and scrutiny. According to Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The feud that has existed between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume and the Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has become a thing of the past. A statement by the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor on...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Deputy Chairman North, Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori, has visited Konduga town to console the families of victims of the recent female suicide bomb explosion at the fish market. The blast claimed 12 lives and injured 22 people. Dalori...
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged 2.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, citing the President’s developmental impact across the state. The declaration was made during a gathering to welcome defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to...
The Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, has arrested the suspected killer of Mr. Nelson Adepoyigi, All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Ward 5, Ose Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was paraded alongside 31 other individuals arrested for various crimes across the state....
By ANKELI EMMANUEL Sokoto – Senator Aliyu Wamakko, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, has denied reports by New Telegraph that northern leaders are backing him for the vice presidency in 2027. Through his spokesperson, Abdallah El-kurebe, Wamakko described the publication as “misleading” and an act of mischief. Wamakko emphasized that...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to scrap the N63.5 billion Government House renovation project, describing it as “wasteful, insensitive and gross misplacement of priorities”. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, the project is...
A former PDP presidential aspirant, Chief Stanley Osifo, has raised concerns over the early politicking and “power-grabbing coalition” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Osifo, now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), believes that the current politicking will not help solve the numerous challenges facing the country,...
President Bola Tinubu has officially received Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom into the All Progressives Congress (APC), assuring the governor of stronger support to deliver democracy dividends to the people of Akwa Ibom. The ceremony, held in Uyo, was attended by several high-profile politicians, including the Senate President,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- A coalition of prominent politicians opposed to President Bola Tinubu led administration has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The application, dated June 19, 2025, was received by INEC on June...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, has clarified that the party’s presidential candidate, President Bola Tinubu, will decide on his running mate after the national convention. Basiru made this known on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme, stating that the question of a running mate is...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – All is now set for the grand reception of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno into the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a historic event scheduled to hold on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Eno, elected on the...
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has declared its full support for President Bola Tinubu’s response to the recent killings in Benue. Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo, Hope Uzodimma, stated that the Forum stood united with the President in his resolve to end violent attacks and hold...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Another top aide of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, Prince Chris Abasi Eyo has resigned from his position as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. Prince Eyo, who was a one-time commissioner for Information in the state and the spokesperson for Umo...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has officially presented party flags to its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the July 12 Local Government Elections. The ceremony, held at the APC State Secretariat in Ogba, marked the beginning of the party’s...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Aware of the fact that, he was heading to a journey of no return, especially that the calculations for 2027 election has begun underground, Honourable Sani Yakubu Gudu, the House of Representative member representing Tangaza/Gudu Federal constituency, Sokoto has retraced his steps and tendered unreserved...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in very strong terms has condemned the gruesome massacre of over 200 Nigerians including children in Benue State, describing it as another horrifying chapter in the history of our nation under the unresponsive All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The party...