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Academic Records Suit: Court Highlights Process Gaps, Nnaji’s Camp Urges Compliance

February 26, 2026

From Dr. Robert Ngwu Proceedings in the suit instituted by Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji against the University of Nigeria and other Respondents, including the Vice Chancellor and the former Acting Vice Chancellor in their personal capacities as 3rd to 7th Respondents, came up as scheduled before the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, […]

PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike, Makinde Factions Clash Over March Convention

February 26, 2026

Rival camps within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have disagreed over the planned national convention scheduled for March 29–30, 2026, with each side maintaining its position amid ongoing legal disputes, the party said on Thursday. The disagreement follows a Federal High Court judgment in Ibadan on January 30, 2026, which annulled the PDP national convention […]

Makinde, Kwankwaso Meet Privately in Ibadan, Fuel Political Interest Ahead of 2027

February 25, 2026

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday with the National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, in Ibadan, the state capital. Rabiu Kwankwaso served as the NNPP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections and is a former governor of […]

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 […]