Politics

President Bola Tinubu has urged All Progressive Congress (APC) members to uphold unity, fairness and sportsmanship ahead of the national primaries that begin on Friday. Tinubu made the call in a personally signed statement on Thursday ahead of the APC primaries, starting with the House of Representatives elections and ending on May 25 with the presidential primaries. The president said …

No fewer than 54 Nigerian pilgrims have been admitted to hospital in Saudi Arabia during the ongoing Hajj 2026 exercise, while four deaths have been recorded, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has confirmed. The head of the national medical team revealed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Mecca on the health and welfare situation of Nigerian pilgrims taking …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said on Thursday that his ambition to become president on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) represents a movement. Atiku stated this in a statement posted on his verified X handle in Abuja, following the submission of his nomination form and expression of interest. He said with the submission of the form, his …

Friends and fellow party members, I am happy to witness this historic moment in the annals of our party. The party we formed just yesterday is preparing for its fourth election cycle. It is a source of pride for me and, I believe, for all our distinguished leaders and numerous members. We founded the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the …

Chief Ambassador Eka Dickson A’adu, Chief Executive Officer of Ekason Groups of Companies – a reputable conglomerate with diverse interests spanning commerce, real estate, commerce and community development – ​​and a distinguished community leader rose with hearts full of gratitude and admiration to celebrate Rev. P. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Governor of Benue State, on the occasion of his 60th …

Former Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Okusegun Mimiko, on Thursday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The former governor joined the ruling party in Ward 7, Ondo West Local Government Area of ​​the state. Mimiko, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was received along with his supporters by party officials at the ward, local …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected the alleged alliance between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Wike, national leader of the PDP faction, on Thursday told journalists after inspecting the 13 kilometer road project from Gomani to Yangoje in Kwali Area Council, Abuja, that the narrative was simply a political imagination. He …

The governor urged opposition leaders to unite against what he described as a deliberate attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. He said Nigeria’s political landscape was no longer a democracy that guaranteed equality for opposition parties without interference from the ruling party. Therefore, Makinde called on Nigerians not to just be …

Post views: 27 As the race for the 2026 Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) elections gathers momentum, support continues to grow for Anambra FA president and former Super Eagles defender, De General Chikelue Iloenyosi. One of the loudest voices behind his ambition is Paul Ojo Omamomo, Special Adviser on Sports to the Delta State Governor. Omamomo described Chikelue as a …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared that he will contest to take over as President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Makinde stated on Thursday that he would do this under the banner of the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The governor announced this at a public meeting held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital, finally ending …