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Dickson Says I’m Not Convinced of Their Ideology

March 30, 2026

The “Dickson says I’m not convinced” statement came from former Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri’s running mate, Senator Seriake Dickson, as he questioned the coalition between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on ideological grounds. Dickson said he remains unconvinced about the ideological compatibility of the alliance as political realignments […]

INEC Recognises PDP NWC After Abuja Convention

March 30, 2026

INEC recognises PDP NWC as the Independent National Electoral Commission updated its official records to reflect the newly emerged National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party following the party’s convention held in Abuja. The update confirms the leadership structure produced by the convention aligned with the Nyesom Wike bloc. The Peoples Democratic Party has […]

PDP fragile truce: Convention goes ahead despite court threats

March 29, 2026

The PDP fragile truce convention goes ahead despite court threats with party leaders saying the 2026 National Convention will be held as scheduled today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Working Committee (NCWC) stated that internal divisions and reported legal challenges will not stop the exercise. Spokesman for the NCWC, Hon. Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, […]

APC all-powerful govs impose consensus, remove three incumbents

March 29, 2026

The APC all-powerful govs handpicked new leaders and axed three incumbents after a closed-door deal among governors produced a consensus list adopted at the party’s National Convention. The agreement, reached before proceedings began, shaped the emergence of members of the National Working Committee, NWC, and removed three sitting officials from office. The convention, held at […]

NFF Proposes Reforms After Mounting Pressure on Governance

March 28, 2026

NFF proposes reforms following sustained pressure from stakeholders, as the Nigeria Football Federation acknowledged longstanding governance gaps and approved amendments to modernise its structures. The decision was announced during the federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The Nigeria Football Federation is responsible for the administration and development of football in the country. […]

INEC Electoral Warning Ahead of 2027 Polls Raises Security Concerns

March 27, 2026

INEC electoral warning has raised concerns over possible electoral violence, foreign interference and declining voter participation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission outlined these risks as part of its ongoing preparations to safeguard the credibility of the electoral process. The Independent National Electoral Commission is constitutionally mandated to organise and […]

APC Governors Hold Strategic Meeting With Tinubu in Lagos Ahead of Primaries

March 23, 2026

Thirty‑one governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and held a strategic meeting in Lagos on Sunday as the ruling party prepares for its governorship primaries scheduled for next month. The governors gathered to discuss key party matters and the state of the nation ahead […]

Governors Submit State Police Proposal to NSA for National Assembly Review

March 23, 2026

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has submitted its contribution on a proposed state police framework to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, with the document expected to be forwarded to the National Assembly for legislative review, the forum said on Sunday. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq disclosed the development during […]

INEC Raises Alarm, Calls for Discipline Ahead of Ekiti and Osun Elections

March 21, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has called on electoral officials and Nigerians to uphold discipline, integrity and accountability ahead of the forthcoming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. Amupitan made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr message, where he urged stakeholders to apply the values of patience, honesty and […]

Kwara, Cross River Direct Resignation for Officials Seeking 2027 Elective Offices

March 19, 2026

The Kwara State Government has directed civil servants intending to contest elective public offices in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions, citing constitutional provisions and the revised election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The directive was issued in a circular dated March 13, 2026 and signed on behalf […]