The Welfare Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Bashir Maisango, has resigned from his position and membership of the party as he prepares to join the African Democratic Congress. Maisango’s resignation comes barely a week after ...
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has raised concerns over what it described as emerging threats to Nigeria’s democracy, blaming judicial inconsistencies and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission for the development. The warning was contained in a statement issued on ...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday refused to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), rejecting an urgent bid to bar her from the party’s activities. Justice Peter Lifu declined an ex parte ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government over the deployment of security operatives and armoured vehicles to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. Reacting to the development on Thursday, the party’s National ...
In a recent interview shared by Arise News, National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, addressed the ongoing leadership crisis within the party, pointing fingers at Nafiu Gombe over the escalating dispute. Abdullahi alleged that Gombe’s ...
Special Adviser on Research, Policy, and Strategy to the ADC National Chairman, Chille Igbawua, has questioned the recent statement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) derecognizing the David Mark-led National Working Committee of the party, expressing concerns over its ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will delete the names of the National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by David Mark, from its official portal, in line with a ruling of the ...
In a recent interview shared by Arise News, political analyst and Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr. Sam Amadi, raised concerns over growing speculation and tension surrounding the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the role ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State is considering adopting a consensus approach in selecting its candidates for the 2027 general elections. State chairman of the party, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, dropped the hint on Wednesday in Ilorin during a ...
During an interview on Arise Television, Alwan Hassan, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), spoke on recent political developments in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The remarks come amid notable defections and realignments within the ...
Abdulrahaman Mohammed has been elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Sunday. Mohammed, alongside other members of the National Working Committee (NWC), emerged through a consensus arrangement to steer ...
Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Governor of Kano State, on Monday formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move described as a defining moment for opposition politics in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports ...
Fresh confusion has engulfed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following the emergence of some allegedly expelled members as part of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, raised concerns over what he described as ...
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has alleged that there is no doubt the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), represents the most dangerous threat to multiparty democracy in Nigeria today. Speaking while ...
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress. The former Minister of Defence also registered with the ADC and received his membership card on ...
The Ward Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party in Ketawa Ward, Gezawa Local Government Area, Kano State, Isyaku Ali Danja, has officially resigned from the party with immediate effect. In a resignation letter dated March 29, 2026, Danja said ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially listed new leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on its website, signalling a major development in the party’s ongoing leadership crisis. Politics Nigeria reports that the electoral body updated its portal ...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to step down from contesting the 2027 presidential election or retire from active politics. In a statement released on Monday, Atiku described the claims as false and misleading. He ...
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has cautioned that it would be “shameful” if the Peoples Democratic Party fails to appear on the ballot in the 2027 general elections due to its internal crises. Saraki made the remark on Sunday during ...
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that supporting Bola Tinubu does not amount to anti-party activity, despite being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party. Fayose stated this while stressing that national interest should take precedence over party ...
A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from the New Nigeria Peoples Party. According to earlier reports, Gwarzo stepped down from the administration of Abba Kabir Yusuf on Friday. In a resignation letter dated March ...
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027. Chaired by ...
Rt Hon. Engr. Chinedum T. Orji, former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and Abia State City Boy Movement Patron, has extended warm congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 74th birthday, describing ...
Six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development means the 26-member Assembly is now made up entirely of APC ...
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has predicted many Nigerians may demand a constitutional amendment to allow President Bola Tinubu to remain in office beyond the current two-term limit. The Osun monarch made the prediction in a congratulatory message ...
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Kwankwaso announced his resignation in a statement issued on Sunday, noting that his decision takes immediate effect. Kwankwaso served as the national leader ...
Belusochukwu Enwere, former national chairman of the youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), says the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu will reposition Nigeria for sustainable economic growth. Enwere made the remark while congratulating the president on ...
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, says Nigeria’s development challenges require competent leadership with capacity, compassion and commitment. Obi made the comment during a visit to Aba, Abia state, on Saturday at the invitation of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing ...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the policies of President Bola Tinubu in a message marking his birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday, the opposition party said Nigerians are reflecting on the impact of Tinubu’s presidency as he ...
President Bola Tinubu has thanked Nigerians for their messages and prayers as he celebrates his 74th birthday. In a message shared on his social media pages on Sunday, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to citizens for their support for his administration. ...
Barr. Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will demonstrate that the party remains vibrant and ready for resurgence. Wike spoke on Sunday after inspecting the convention venue ...
Hajia Umma El-Rufai, mother of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, will be buried in Abuja today. The family announced that the Janazah prayer for the deceased will hold at the National Mosque in Abuja. In a statement ...
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Barr. Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the party’s national convention scheduled to begin in Abuja will proceed as planned. Jungudo Mohammed, spokesman of the party’s ...
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has alleged that the Federal Government is making moves to stop him from contesting in the 2027 presidential election. He made this known during a live interview on Magic FM in ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to reports claiming it fixed high fees for its 2027 nomination forms, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the party said it had not taken any ...
A fresh twist has emerged in Nigeria’s early 2027 political calculations as Hon. Blessing Onuh, a serving member of the House of Representatives, openly declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid. The lawmaker, who is also the daughter ...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern region. The decision, he said, is part of a broader arrangement to ...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected new members of its National Working Committee (NWC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The elections took place during the party’s ongoing 8th National Convention at Eagles Square in Abuja, the nation’s ...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed the growing dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the leadership style of President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio stated that Tinubu’s approach to governance is strengthening the ruling party while diminishing the influence of ...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that he will not stand against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu if he decides to seek re-election in 2027. He made this position clear during his monthly media chat on Friday, putting to rest ...
A senior figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daboikiabo Warmate, has reiterated that the party will not support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Warmate made the statement on Friday during an interview while speaking on the 2027 general ...
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by Tanimu Turaki, is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), chaired by Adolphus Wabara, in Abuja. The meeting marks the third such engagement ...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday night held a closed-door meeting with key stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State. The gathering focused on strengthening the party’s structure and positioning it for future political contests within ...
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has stated that fairness demands allowing the South to complete its eight-year presidential tenure. Saraki made the remark on Thursday while speaking during an interview monitored by Politics Nigeria. The former Kwara State governor also ...
The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has formally challenged a bench warrant issued for his arrest by an Abuja High Court. The legal move comes after Justice Peter Kekemeke of the Federal ...
Rt. Hon. Aminu Masari, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention central coordination committee, says members complaining about alleged denial of access to nomination forms ahead of the party’s national convention are attempting to destabilise the ruling party. Masari ...
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has discharged Senator Stella Oduah, former minister of aviation, from N2.5 billion fraud charges. The court delivered the ruling on Thursday after the Federal Government confirmed that the funds involved ...
The Federal Government has ordered the closure of access roads around the Federal Secretariat complex and Eagle Square in Abuja. The directive was contained in a circular issued on Thursday by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service ...
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that a total of 8,453 delegates are expected to participate in the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), drawn from across the six geopolitical zones of ...
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected any move to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such a step as morally wrong and politically unacceptable. The position was made public on Thursday ...