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Insecurity concerns in Oyo escalate as APC demands Makinde’s resignation

May 31, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign, citing growing insecurity concerns in Oyo following recent violent incidents that have heightened public anxiety and renewed criticism of the state’s security management efforts. The opposition party’s demand followed a series of security incidents that have generated widespread debate […]

Rivers governorship candidate plan emerges as Wike backs joint selection

May 31, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that political stakeholders in Rivers State are considering a consensus arrangement that could see major political parties jointly agree on a single Rivers governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The proposal comes amid ongoing political realignments in Rivers State following the prolonged […]

Political tensions deepen in Delta, Rivers, Kano, Ogun as 2027 battles intensify

May 31, 2026

Escalating political tensions across Delta, Rivers, Kano, Ogun, Kogi, Gombe, Edo and other states are exposing deep cracks within major political parties as governors, lawmakers, former office holders and influential political blocs battle for control ahead of the 2027 general elections. The latest wave of political tensions follows controversial party primaries and succession struggles that […]

PDP certificate of return presented as Jerry Gana receives Jonathan’s document

May 30, 2026

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advanced its push for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s return to presidential politics after a PDP certificate of return issued in his name was formally received by elder statesman and party chieftain Jerry Gana during a political gathering linked to preparations for the 2027 election. The presentation […]

PDP presidential candidate ratification moved as faction rejects intimidation

May 30, 2026

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has relocated the venue for its planned ratification of former President Goodluck Jonathan as PDP presidential candidate, insisting that alleged attempts to frustrate the event will not stop its efforts to proceed with the endorsement process ahead of the 2027 election cycle. The controversy comes amid ongoing […]

APC campaign team backs Ustaz Abubakar in Kogi West primaries dispute

May 29, 2026

The All Progressives Congress campaign team has declared support for Ustaz Abubakar as the rightful winner of the Kogi West primaries, amid ongoing disputes within the party over the outcome of the senatorial nomination process in Kogi State. The controversy surrounding the primaries comes as political parties continue internal preparations for future elections, where senatorial […]

Ekiti PDP agenda unveiled as governorship candidate presents 10-point plan

May 29, 2026

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has unveiled a PDP agenda built around a 10-point development plan targeting infrastructure, agriculture, youth empowerment, healthcare, education, and economic growth ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The presentation of the Ekiti PDP agenda comes as political parties intensify preparations for the Ekiti State […]

“Your tenure of propaganda is ending” — Atiku blasts Tinubu over hardship, insecurity

May 29, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a fresh attack on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as a tenure of propaganda and accusing the Federal Government of focusing on image management while millions of Nigerians continue to battle worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and rising living costs. The criticism came amid continuing political exchanges between […]

Fubara’s brother declares Rivers governorship ambition, vows one-term tenure

May 28, 2026

A brother to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially declared his entry into the Rivers governorship race, announcing his ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election during a political declaration event in Port Harcourt where he pledged to serve only one term if elected, citing commitment to public service and leadership responsibility in the […]

David Mark says ADC primary process proves credible internal elections work in Nigeria

May 28, 2026

Former Senate President David Mark has said the ADC primary process demonstrated that credible internal party elections are achievable in Nigeria, pointing to the conduct of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary in which delegates voted to elect the party’s presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ADC primary process was conducted by […]