Nobody is doing NDC a favour’ — Dickson defends party after attacks by Obi supporters

  Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the opposition party is doing its candidates a favour by giving them the opportunity to contest elective positions…

Ugochinyere loses minority leader bid

  The house of representatives has barred first-term lawmakers from holding principal offices. The resolution was passed during Wednesday’s plenary following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Babajimi Benson,…

Obi threatens N5bn suit against Kenneth Okonkwo over ‘defamatory’ remarks

  Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has threatened a lawsuit against Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), over alleged defamatory comments.…

There Is No Fake Signature in Ikenga’s Nomination— Minority Lawmakers

  …..attached is CCTV video evidence of Philip Agbese signing The G-60 Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives wishes to categorically state that there was no forgery or fake…

Obi secures NDC presidential ticket, names Kwankwaso as running mate

  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has ratified Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The party took the decision at its…

Atiku wins ADC presidential ticket

  Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tunde Ogbeha, the returning officer of the ADC presidential primary election, announced Atiku…

Court clears Jonathan to contest 2027 presidential election

  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday declared former President Goodluck Jonathan eligible to participate in the 2027 presidential election. Delivering judgment in a suit filed by a…

Wike speaks on Governor Fubara’s withdrawal from Rivers governorship election

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the withdrawal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the 2027 governorship race is linked to a political peace…

Court nullifies INEC deadlines for party primaries, candidate nomination

  A federal high court in Abuja has nullified the timelines issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of party primaries and the nomination of candidates.…

Wike’s ally Kingsley Chinda wins Rivers APC governorship primary election

  Kingsley Chinda, a member of the house of representatives, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket for Rivers state ahead of the 2027 elections. Chinda, a former…

Fubara ends his second-term governorship ambition

  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in the state. Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed…

Uzodimma Secures Imo West Senatorial APC Ticket

    Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general election. Uzodimma secured…

SERAP seeks INEC probe of alleged N800bn political fund

  The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, to urgently investigate allegations that governors of the All…

Mass Defection Threatens Imo Labour Party Over Bid to Block Chief Charles Ugochukwu as Chairman

  A leadership crisis is rocking the Imo State Labour Party (LP), with party leaders warning of mass defections if Barr. Ezerioha Nelson succeeds in his bid to become State…

Makinde declares presidential ambition

  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement. The governor made this known…