Politics

The Nasarawa State Government has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of the Head of Operations, State Operations Coordination Unit, Yakubu Akuki Ogalebe, who reportedly collapsed in his office in Lafia. Ogalebe, a former sole administrator of the Agwada Area Administrative Council, is said to have died on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026, after collapsing while on duty. …

Three former members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were removed at the party’s national convention held on Saturday. The people affected are National Deputy Chairman (South), Hon. Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Organizing Secretary, Nze Duru and National Financial Secretary, Hon. Bashir Gumel. The new NWC members were elected through an affirmative vote by …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described false and misleading reports circulating in sections of the media regarding an alleged “price list” for expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 general elections. The party’s national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, said on Saturday that the report was false and did not come from the party. “To be clear, no …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Friday rejected a move by the Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision on the party’s leadership crisis at the Supreme Court. Wike spoke after inspecting the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Valodrome, Abuja, venue of the PDP National Convention scheduled for March 29 and 30. The …

Senator Umar Argungu, Deputy Governor of Kebbi State Umar Argungu represents a compelling study in principled loyalty, particularly in his tenure as deputy governor, a role that often tests the delicate balance between personal conviction and institutional loyalty. In the complex architecture of governance, where ambitions, pressures and competing interests constantly intersect, his attitude reflects a rare stability anchored in …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has rejected plans by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki to challenge a recent Court of Appeal ruling in the Supreme Court Wike described the proposed appeal as meritless, insisting that it would not disrupt preparations for the party’s upcoming national convention. He spoke after inspecting the …

Post views: 34 Barau FC captain, Usman Maidubji, has assured fans of the club that the behind closed doors match against Katsina United is in the interest of security, peace and development of football in Kano State. Maidubji, in a post on his official Facebook page, apologized to the teeming Barau FC fans, assuring that the initiative is geared …

…Calls for collective responsibility and inclusive governance A leading aspirant in the Ogun State governorship race in 2027, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has called for unity, courage and collective responsibility among residents of the state as they celebrate this year’s Lisabi Day. In a goodwill message to the people of Ogun State, Obasanjo said the annual celebration remains a powerful reminder …

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) protracted internal crisis has taken a dramatic turn, as failed attempts at reconciliation between party leaders have pushed rival factions into a climactic legal clash in Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The latest escalation follows the failure of high-level peace talks involving key stakeholders, prompting a faction aligned with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, and led by …

Leading politician and philanthropist, Peter Obi, has extended financial support totaling $20 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Mbano, Imo State. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential favorite, who had previously donated $10 million to the College, made another donation of $10 million during his return visit on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Speaking during Obi’s visit on Thursday, the …