YAYI Clinches APC Gubernatorial Ticket in Ogun With Landslide Victory
Solomon Adeola, popularly known as YAYI, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State following a decisive win in the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The result was officially announced on Thursday at the APC Secretariat in Abeokuta by the Chairman of the Governorship […]
Court Faults INEC, Nullifies 2027 Election Timetable
The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key sections of the timetable released by Independent National Electoral Commission for pre-election activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, ruling that the commission exceeded its statutory powers under the Electoral Act 2026. Justice M. G. Umar, in a judgement delivered on Wednesday, struck down major aspects […]
Gaza Flotilla Activists Released by Israel, Set for Deportation to Turkey
Activists detained after attempting to sail a protest flotilla toward the Gaza Strip have been released from Israeli custody and are expected to be deported to Turkey on Thursday, officials said. The group was arrested after the Israeli navy intercepted the flotilla in international waters and escorted the activists to a port in southern Israel. […]
Abia Can’t Rely Solely on National Grid — Otti
Alex Otti has declared that Abia State can no longer depend entirely on Nigeria’s national grid for electricity supply, stressing that his administration is pursuing alternative energy solutions to support industrialisation and economic growth. The governor made the statement on Wednesday while receiving Jennifer Adighije, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), […]
Gov. Fubara Withdraws From APC Governorship Primary
Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Rivers State. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday night, the Rivers governor said his decision followed deep reflection and consultations with family, friends and political associates. “After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken […]
APC Has Capacity to Resolve Primary Disputes — Yilwatda
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ruling party possesses strong internal mechanisms to address disagreements arising from its ongoing primary elections. Yilwatda spoke with journalists on Wednesday after meeting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos, amid controversies trailing the party’s primaries in several states. According to him, the […]
Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill 19 Amid Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday killed at least 19 people, including women and children, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, as violence continued despite a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese officials said the dead included four women and three children. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the reported casualties […]
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Raises Concerns Over Supreme Court’s Handling of Louisiana Voting Rights Case
Ketanji Brown Jackson on Monday publicly criticized the Supreme Court’s handling of a recent Louisiana voting rights dispute, warning that the court risks appearing politically motivated when dealing with election-related cases. Speaking at an event hosted by the American Law Institute in Washington, Jackson said the court must be especially cautious when addressing politically sensitive […]
2027: I’m Running for President, Not Vice President — Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he remains fully in the race for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), dismissing suggestions that he should step down for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Amaechi made the clarification on Tuesday following speculation over possible consensus arrangements […]
‘I Was Accused of Plotting Against Tinubu’ — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that some individuals from Borno State once warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against wearing traditional outfits gifted to him, alleging the clothes had been spiritually manipulated and could lead to his death. Shettima made the disclosure on Tuesday during the public presentation of My Life of Duty and Allegiance, the […]
