Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has warned that political control and access to government machinery may not be enough to guarantee victory for governors seeking another term in office in the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made the prediction during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series […]
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke following Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election, describing the outcome as an expression of the electorate’s preference. Fintiri said the result demonstrated the desire of Osun voters for continuity, responsive governance and leadership focused on improving the welfare of citizens. […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has named former Commissioner for Finance, Ibrahim Muhammad Augie, as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 governorship election, replacing the incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, on the party’s proposed ticket. The decision was announced on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge […]
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has returned to court with a fresh legal challenge against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), this time over alleged restrictions on visits by members of his immediate family while he remains in custody. The new suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja […]
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OSOGBO, OSUN STATE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken its final campaign push for the 2026 Osun governorship election to Osogbo, assembling senior national figures and governors in the state capital as the race enters its decisive stage. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum Hope […]
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Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has called for greater investment in Nigerian youths, arguing that the country’s young population should be treated as an economic and human-capital opportunity rather than a burden. Obi made the remarks on Wednesday, August 12, in a message marking International Youth Day, using the occasion to highlight the abilities […]
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The Federal Capital Territory may remain outside Nigeria’s emerging state police framework because Abuja does not have the constitutional institutions that define a state, the Senate has explained. The clarification comes as Nigeria moves towards a major restructuring of its policing system, with the National Assembly having already approved constitutional amendments designed to allow states […]
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Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has engaged former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad in a heated exchange on X ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election. The disagreement began after Davido reacted to a telephone conversation between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, the singer’s […]
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Political tensions in Osun State have taken another turn after Governor Ademola Adeleke publicly appealed to President Bola Tinubu to step into what he described as an increasingly volatile political atmosphere, warning that continued unrest could threaten lives and democratic stability in the state. The governor made the appeal following a political campaign event in […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s educational qualifications have again become a topic of public discussion following the publication of his nomination documents for the 2027 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, a public policy analyst has argued that the debate should instead focus on governance rather than paperwork that already satisfies constitutional […]
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his often-criticized approach to politics, arguing that political leadership should not be judged by the standards of religious ministry despite his family background. Speaking during a special media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike dismissed suggestions that his conduct should reflect that of his late […]
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As political conversations surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gain momentum, Labour Party presidential hopeful Peter Obi has renewed his commitment to serving only a single four-year term if elected president. The former Anambra State governor said he has no intention of seeking to remain in office beyond four years, arguing that effective leadership […]
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Gusau, Zamfara State — Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has officially confirmed that Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni will remain his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, a move that signals political stability and continuity within the state’s leadership. The announcement was made at the Government House in Gusau, where Governor Lawal formally presented […]
