Politics

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.  ...

The Peoples Democratic Party faction backed by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says a total of 3,181 aspirants will be screened ahead of the 2027 general elections as part of preparations for the selection of candidates across various elective positions. Among them are 2,122 aspirants for the state House of Assembly, 748 for House of Representatives, 198 senatorial aspirants, 112 governorship aspirants, and one presidential aspirant. The party disclosed this in a statement shared on its X handle on Sunday, announcing the constitution of committees and appeal panels for the exercise. “Following the approved Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections by the National Executive Committee (NEC) at its 104th Meeting, the Interim National Working Committee (iNW...

Celebrity businessman, Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, has finally reacted after losing the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency in Imo State. Naija News reports that the nightlife entrepreneur, who also serves as the Imo State Coordinator of the City Boys Movement, secured only 14 votes during the APC primary election. Following the outcome, many social media users mocked the businessman over his inability to clinch the party’s ticket despite openly supporting President Bola Tinubu. Reacting in a viral video circulating online, ChiefPriest said he had no regrets about contesting for the position, but expressed disappointment over placing trust in elders within his community. ...