Politics

Popular socialite Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has addressed his recent defeat at the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Orlu East Imo state House of Representatives seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.  Initial reports indicated that Okechukwu secured only 14 votes, losing the ticket to the incumbent lawmaker, a result that triggered widespread mockery across social media platforms.  In a preliminary statement, Okechukwu claimed he withdrew from the race after learning it was not yet the turn of his local government area to produce a candidate. However, during a recent live broadcast with TikTok influencer Peller, the socialite offered a different perspective. He suggested political bias may have influenced the outco...

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has dismissed rumours suggesting he may settle for the vice-presidential position ahead of the next general election. Naija News reports that Amaechi made the clarification during an interview on Trust TV while addressing the contest for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress. The former Rivers State governor stated that he did not purchase the ADC presidential nomination form with the intention of later accepting a vice-presidential slot. According to him, if the party intends to adopt a consensus candidate, all aspirants must first meet and agree on the arrangement. Otherwise, the contest should proceed to the primary election stage. “Please stop that. I did not buy the ADC presidential form to become a Vi...

Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has explained why he was caught up in the impeachment process against Speaker Mudashiru Obasa in January 2025. Elliot spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. He was reacting to remarks by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, that he nearly lost his job over intelligence linking Elliot to the impeachment attempt. Elliot said he was out of the country at the time of the incident and had the impression that the impeachment move had presidential backing. “I would like to state categorically that I wasn’t in the country. My wife and I travelled during the period of January 13th of 2025. “We were in recess and then it was an opportunity for us to travel to attend my wife’s...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket, with 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, emerging as the only aspirant to purchase the forms. Party insiders disclosed that Obi was the sole applicant before the deadline for presidential form collection closed on Sunday, May 17, 2026, effectively placing him in a strong position ahead of the party’s selection process. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, recently joined the NDC after leaving the African Democratic Congress.

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to reports, the primary election held on Monday featured two other contenders for the party’s ticket — APC Diaspora Secretary, Momoh Obaro, and Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke. Bello secured victory after days of political uncertainty and speculation surrounding his eligibility to participate in the contest. The former governor reportedly defeated both Obaro and Adoke to clinch the APC ticket for the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The exercise attracted significant attention due to Bello’s strong political influence in Kogi State and the controversy surrounding his screening process before the primary ...

Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives. Naija News reports that the actor made the announcement in a viral video circulating on social media. According to him, he will be contesting to represent the Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency in Abuja under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. “I’m contesting for the Federal House of Representatives under the Bwari/AMAC Constituency in Abuja, and we want to make a strong federal statement,” he said. Speaking on the impact he hopes to make if elected, the actor said Nigerians must rise and reclaim political power through active participation in the electoral process. “If I’ve entertained and made Nigerians happy over the years, I now want t...

Gunshots on Monday rocked some wards in the Ondo Central Senatorial District in Ondo State during the senatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the invasion of the venues by suspected political thugs. The thugs suspected to be loyal to one of the aspirants in the district stormed Ward 5 Okelisa, Amudipe Street, Akure, the state capital, where they attacked supporters of of the senator representing the district, Adeniyi Adegbomire. Adegbomire, who is also seeking the ticket of the party, escaped from the scene where his vehicle was shot at by the thugs. The thugs shot sporadically into the air and as well shot at the senator’s vehicle, who was whisked always from the scene by his security personnel. Journalists covering the exercise, pupils ...

The House of Representatives election primary results of the All Progressives Congress, held in Owo/Ose Federal Constituency of Ondo State, have been rejected by one of the aspirants of the party, Mr Ghani Arobo. The exercise was held in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of the state, on Saturday, while Mr Kayode Ijalana was declared the winner of the election by the APC House of Representatives Primary Election Committee, scoring 7,098, while Arobo polled 75. In a statement issued by the Director General, Ghani Rotimi Arobo Campaign Organisation, Mr Ayo Ilevare, alleged that the exercise was marred by irregularities, describing it as an assault on democracy. According to the campaign organisation, there was alleged manipulation and falsification of the results be...

The All Progressives Congress has released the names of 47 senatorial aspirants who were not cleared to participate in its Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The list was made public on Monday in a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the statement, “The screening exercise was conducted by the Party’s Screening Committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.” Notable among those not cleared is Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator who represented Bayelsa East, alongside Benson Agadaga, who also contested the same district. So This Happened (EP 396) reviews: Alexx Ekubo’s death shocks fans 0:00 / 0:00 Rivers West senatorial district had the highest number of disqualified aspir...

Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, has alleged that he suffered intimidation, coercion and withdrawal of his security aides ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primaries in Surulere.  Elliot, who spoke in a video posted on his X handle, claimed that some party loyalists had been targeted because of their support for him.  The former actor appealed to party leaders to ensure a peaceful and transparent primary election in the constituency. “I want to appreciate the President of this great country and the party leadership for allowing direct primaries to be held across the country. We say thank you so much because this is meant to test the popularity of all the aspirants across the board,” he said.  ...