Category: Politics
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PDP TO MEMBERS: PUT PARTY FIRST AHEAD OF NATIONAL CONVENTION
With its crucial convention just days away, the PDP is urging unity and discipline—warning that the nation is watching. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on its members to put the party’s collective interest above personal ambition ahead of its National Convention scheduled for March 29–30 in Abuja. Speaking at the NEC meeting, Caretaker…
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BENIN POLL FRONT-RUNNER PLANS NEW POLICE FORCE TO FIGHT JIHADISTS
With attacks rising near its borders, Benin’s leading presidential candidate is proposing a bold new security strategy ahead of elections. Romuald Wadagni has pledged to establish municipal police forces in northern border towns to combat growing jihadist threats if elected president. Unveiling his platform ahead of the April 12 election, Wadagni said localised policing would…
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2027 KWARA RACE HEATS UP: SENATOR SADIQ UMAR GAINS EARLY BACKING
With 2027 still ahead, political momentum is already building—and one name is steadily gaining attention across Kwara. As discussions around the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State gather pace, Sadiq Suleiman Umar is emerging as a strong contender, drawing growing support from stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders. Observers say the senator’s legislative experience and…
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TINUBU RALLIES GOVERNORS ON SECURITY AS GLOBAL CRISIS THREATENS ECONOMY
President warns of rising insecurity and fresh economic pressure, calls for united action to protect Nigerians. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to step up collaboration with the Federal Government as Nigeria faces rising security challenges and potential economic strain from global tensions. Speaking on Sunday at an Eid-el-Fitr gathering in Lagos with…
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OSUN POLLS: APC CANDIDATE PROMISES JOBS, GROWTH AS HE GREETS MUSLIMS
Ahead of the Osun governorship race, the APC flagbearer is linking Ramadan values to his promise of jobs, youth empowerment, and economic growth. The APC governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan, while reaffirming his commitment to job creation and economic development. In his Eid-el-Fitr message,…
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THUGS STORM ADC WOMEN RALLY IN RIVERS, DISRUPT EVENT
What was meant to empower young women in politics turned chaotic after suspected thugs invaded and shut down an ADC gathering in Rivers. Suspected political thugs on Friday disrupted the maiden meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Young Women Forum in Eleme LGA of Rivers State. The attackers reportedly stormed the venue in Alesa…
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EID-EL-FITR: ADAMAWA APC ELDERS PREACH UNITY, PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE
As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, APC elders in Adamawa are calling for unity, tolerance, and peaceful political engagement across the state. The Adamawa Progressives Elders Council, led by Buba Marwa, has urged residents of Adamawa State to embrace peace, unity, and coexistence as they mark Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued in Yola, the group congratulated the…
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NDARANI DECLARES FOR NIGER SOUTH SENATE, PROMISES PEOPLE-FOCUSED DEVELOPMENT AGENDA
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has entered the 2027 senatorial race, pledging a grassroots-driven agenda centred on jobs, infrastructure, and better living standards for Niger South. Mr Mohammed Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has officially declared his intention to contest the Niger South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the…
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TINUBU’S UK TRIP: APC TOUTS BIG ECONOMIC WINS, GLOBAL DEALS
As President Bola Tinubu heads to the UK, the Lagos APC says the visit is more than a trip—it’s a strategic push to unlock investments and strengthen Nigeria’s global standing. In a statement, the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, through spokesman Seye Oladejo, described the visit as a key step in advancing economic…
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FINTIRI INAUGURATES NEW TEAM, CHARGES THEM ON ACCOUNTABILITY
Fresh faces, fresh responsibilities—Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has sworn in three new commissioners and an electoral commission member, urging them to deliver with integrity and accountability. At the ceremony in Yola’s newly inaugurated Council Chambers, the governor officially brought on board Sali Idris (Livestock), Muhammed Suleiman (Works), and Chubado Mohammed (Energy), alongside Iliya Gaji as…
