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Makinde, Wike Factions Prepare for Meeting at PDP National Headquarters

February 9, 2026

Factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike were preparing for a scheduled meeting at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Monday as the party’s leadership dispute continues, party officials said. The planned access to the PDP national secretariat at Wadata […]

APC Explains Delay in Official Welcome for Rivers Governor Fubara

February 9, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has not yet officially welcomed Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara into the party because of strategic planning and the need to manage regional sensitivities, National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda said on Sunday. Governor Fubara defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in December 2025, a […]

Solomon Dalung Says ADC Has Many People to Challenge Tinubu in 2027

February 9, 2026

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung has said the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has many people capable of challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, speaking on the Sunday Politics programme on Channels Television on Sunday. Dalung made the comments amid discussions about political alignments and opposition strategies ahead […]

INEC Says BVAS Is Game Changer After Successful Mock Accreditation in FCT

February 9, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) is a “game changer” for elections after a successful mock accreditation exercise conducted across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections, Commission Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan said on Saturday. INEC conducted the mock accreditation exercise on […]

Kwankwasiyya Hails Resignations, Salutes Loyalists Backing Kwankwaso in Kano

February 9, 2026

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has praised the resignations of several political appointees and saluted elected representatives who remain loyal to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso amid ongoing political changes in Kano State, the group said in a statement on Monday. The statement by the movement’s spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, acknowledged a number of former commissioners, advisers […]

ADP Says Meeting with Atiku Focused on Strengthening Democracy for 2027

February 8, 2026

Leaders of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have said their February 1 meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja focused on areas of collaboration to strengthen democracy and sustain Nigeria’s multi-party system ahead of the 2027 general elections. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met privately with the ADP leadership in the nation’s capital, […]

Wike Says Rivers Supporters Don’t Need Governor to Rally for Tinubu

February 7, 2026

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has said supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Rivers State do not need a governor’s backing to mobilise for the president’s 2027 re‑election bid, speaking at an event in Port Harcourt on Saturday. Wike made the comments during the commissioning of the Rivers State Renewed Hope Ambassadors headquarters, […]

2027: Kwankwaso Supporters Push Obi-Kwankwaso Presidential Ticket

February 7, 2026

Supporters of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have proposed a joint presidential ticket combining his campaign with that of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi for the 2027 general elections, saying the alliance could unite regional support and challenge the ruling party. The proposal emerged amid early political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections, as opposition […]

Obi Cubana Begins Political Journey as City Boy Movement South-East Director

February 7, 2026

Renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and social figure Obi Cubana has formally begun his journey into politics with his appointment as South-East Director of the City Boy Movement (CBM), urging issue-based political engagement and greater youth participation in national affairs. The City Boy Movement is a youth-focused political platform that was established in 2022 to support civic […]

Why Abia Governor Otti’s Re-Election Push Is Gaining Momentum

February 7, 2026

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is widely seen as having a strong advantage in his bid for re-election, with political observers citing his administration’s visible achievements as a factor that may make it difficult to halt his second term aspirations despite opposition from influential figures. Otti was elected governor of Abia State in the […]