North-West governor cites “prolonged internal crisis” as ruling party consolidates grip with 31 governors The exodus is becoming a flood. Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), becoming the second governor to defect in 48 hours and handing the […]
Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, is facing renewed internal turmoil after a Court of Appeal ruling intensified leadership disputes and triggered fresh political realignments. Following the judgment delivered by a panel led by Mohammed Ambi-Usi Danjuma, the party announced plans to challenge the decision at the Supreme […]
A fresh political tech controversy has erupted after O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant on Digital and New Media to Bola Tinubu, criticised the newly launched online membership registration platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC unveiled the free nationwide digital portal in line with the Electoral Act 2026, […]
The family of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of orchestrating a “malicious smear campaign” following a controversial search of his Abuja residence. In a statement issued by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House […]
Momentum is building ahead of the 2027 general elections as South-South leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have unanimously endorsed former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi for the party’s presidential ticket. The endorsement was confirmed by ADC chieftain John Odigie-Oyegun, following a strategic meeting where Amaechi formally declared his […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially unveiled a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, aligning the electoral calendar with the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 🗳️ Key 2027 Election Dates Presidential & National Assembly Elections: January 16, 2027 Governorship & State […]
Nigeria’s electoral landscape has shifted permanently. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, President Bola Tinubu signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law less than 24 hours after receiving it. Senate President Godswill Akpabio and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have hailed the move as the ultimate “death blow” to electoral […]
The ink is barely dry on President Bola Tinubu’s signature, but the Electoral Act 2026 is already facing a firestorm of rejection. On Wednesday night, February 18, 2026, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Omoyele Sowore (AAC) separately condemned the new law as a “calculated betrayal” designed to legalize electoral […]
Dawood Olalere, representing Ibadan North-West in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has officially quit the PDP and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Citing “long-standing internal divisions” in his former party, Olalere led a group of supporters to St. Patrick Primary School, Ibadan, where ADC officials warmly welcomed them. […]
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai spent Monday night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after honoring an invitation over alleged financial improprieties during his time in office (2015–2023). Sources say the questioning is ongoing, with a possible release or further action depending on investigators’ findings. The […]
