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ADC Condemns Alleged Assassination Attempt on Obi, Says Party Will Not Retreat

February 25, 2026

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned what it described as an alleged assassination attempt on former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other party leaders in Benin City, Edo State, and said the party will not retreat from its political objectives. The statement was issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. […]

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APC Extends Deadline for Sale and Submission of Zonal Congress, Convention Forms

February 24, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of forms for its forthcoming zonal congress and national convention, the party said in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The zonal congresses and national convention are part of the APC’s internal calendar of activities ahead of its national convention […]

Bayelsa Assembly Confirms Peter Akpe as Deputy Governor

February 24, 2026

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has confirmed Pastor Peter Akpe as the new Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. The confirmation took place during a plenary session on Tuesday morning in Yenagoa. The position of Deputy Governor became vacant following the death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in December 2025. The Bayelsa State constitution requires the governor […]

Kogi Youths Donate ₦100m to Procure APC Presidential Nomination Form for Tinubu

February 23, 2026

A youth group in Kogi State has donated ₦100 million to support the procurement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination form for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The donation was announced on Saturday during an event in Lokoja. The procurement of a party’s presidential nomination form is part of internal arrangements within political parties […]

APC Says Wike Has Constitutional Right to Campaign for Any Candidate in FCT Polls

February 23, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has the constitutional right to campaign for any candidate of his choice in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections. The party said this in an interview on television on Monday. The FCT Area Council polls were held […]

Bayelsa Successions: Behind‑the‑Scenes Moves in Contest for Deputy Governor

February 23, 2026

The death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has prompted political activity among state leaders and interest groups regarding the appointment of a successor, with key stakeholders engaging in discussions and advocacy on the next deputy governor. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who served as deputy governor of Bayelsa State, died on Thursday, December 11, 2025. His […]

Atiku Says Democracy Under Siege, Cites Low FCT Poll Turnout Amid Political Climate Concerns

February 23, 2026

Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, said low voter turnout in Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections reflects what he described as conditions constraining democratic participation. He made his comments in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. Area Council elections were held on […]

APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Declared Winner of AMAC Chairmanship Election

February 22, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The FCT Area Council elections took place across six area councils, […]

APC Screens 540 Aspirants Ahead of Lagos LGA, Ward Congresses

February 21, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has screened 540 aspirants for various positions ahead of the party’s local government area (LGA) and ward congresses scheduled for March 7, 2026, the state chapter said on Thursday. The APC conducts periodic congresses to fill party positions at ward and LGA levels. These positions include chairmen, […]

Keyamo Says APC Not Made of Saints But Better Than PDP

February 21, 2026

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not a party of saints but is a better option than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Keyamo made the statement in a post on the social media platform X on Saturday. The APC and PDP are the […]