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APC Pledges Hitch‑Free Registration, Targets 350,000 Members in Oyo

January 20, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has pledged to conduct a hitch‑free electronic membership registration, targeting at least 350,000 registered members by the conclusion of the ongoing exercise on January 30, 2026. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Ibadan by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare. In a statement released in the […]

Ekiti 2026: APC, ADC React as INEC Lifts Campaign Ban

January 20, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday lifted the prohibition on public campaigning in Ekiti State following the publication of the final list of candidates for the June 20, 2026 governorship election, officially marking the start of the campaign period. The directive will see campaigns begin on January 21, 2026, and run until midnight […]

Rivers Assembly Rejects PANDEF Peace Panel as Impeachment Threat Persists

January 20, 2026

The Rivers State House of Assembly has refused to engage with the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) peace and reconciliation committee, signalling continued resolve to pursue the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The development emerged in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, amid deepening political tensions in […]

Ex-Minister Nwajiuba Declares for 2027 Presidency on ADC Platform

January 19, 2026

Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, former Minister of State for Education and two-time member of the House of Representatives, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Nigerian presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement was made in a statement issued by his office on Monday, January 19, 2026. In […]

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf Meets President Tinubu at Aso Rock Amid Defection Speculation

January 19, 2026

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Monday held a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in a development that has prompted widespread speculation about his political future, particularly the possibility of a defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kano Both leaders […]

Sanwo-Olu Signs ₦4.4tn 2026 Budget Into Law

January 19, 2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, authorising total expenditure of ₦4,444,509,776,438 for the state’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The signing took place at the Conference Room, Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, with key government officials and lawmakers in attendance. The budget, christened the “Budget […]

Atiku Says ADC Strives to Build Strong Opposition in Bauchi Ahead of 2027

January 19, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying efforts are underway to build a “virile opposition” in Bauchi State. Atiku made the remarks in Abuja on January 19, 2026, during a meeting with key stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Bauchi. […]

INC Urges APC to Protect Governor Fubara from Impeachment

January 18, 2026

The Ijaw National Congress (INC), the socio-cultural representative body of the Ijaw-speaking people in the Niger Delta region, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to intervene and protect Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara from ongoing impeachment threats by the Rivers State House of Assembly. The appeal was made over the […]

Fubara, Wike Meet Truce Panel as Lawmakers Set Condition to Halt Impeachment

January 18, 2026

The escalating political crisis in Rivers State appeared to ease after Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, engaged with a peace and reconciliation committee amid ongoing impeachment threats by lawmakers. The development came as a key group of legislators reportedly set conditions for halting impeachment proceedings against the […]

Atiku Says Son’s Defection to APC Is a Personal Choice

January 17, 2026

Former Vice-President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described the defection of his son, Abubakar “Abba” Abubakar, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a purely personal decision, saying such choices are normal in a democracy. Atiku made the remarks on Thursday in a statement issued via his verified social media account. Abba, who previously belonged to […]