DNC Report Examines Democratic Losses in 2024 Election
The Democratic National Committee on Thursday released a long-awaited internal report analyzing what went wrong for Democrats and former Vice President Kamala Harris in their 2024 election defeat to President Donald Trump. The report, prepared by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, has sparked months of internal debate within the party and was reportedly disputed by some […]
Fuel Subsidy Beneficiaries Behind Insecurity, Sabotaging Reforms — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has alleged that individuals and groups who benefited from the former fuel subsidy regime and foreign exchange round-tripping are attempting to destabilise Nigeria in reaction to ongoing economic reforms by his administration. The President made the remarks during the public presentation of the book, “The NADECO Story,” and an award ceremony organised by […]
Hamzat Wins Lagos APC Governorship Primary Ahead of 2027
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Announcing the results at the collation centre located at the APC Secretariat in Ikeja, the Returning Officer, Jonathan Temlong, said Hamzat polled 657,917 votes to defeat his rival, […]
Presidency Denies Report on Renaming Nigeria, Abolishing Sharia Law
The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral report alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu plans to initiate constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in the North. In a statement issued on Thursday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga described the report as fake, misleading, and politically motivated. According […]
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 […]
