Politics

Youths of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have issued a 74-hour ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging the commission to address concerns surrounding the party’s leadership. The demand was made on Thursday during a peaceful protest in Katsina State, held under the banner “Amupitan Must Go.” Led by Jamilu Yahaya, the demonstrators marched along Daura Road before proceeding to the INEC office in Katsina, where they submitted a formal petition through a representative of the Resident Electoral Commissioner. Among their key demands, the protesters called on INEC to reinstate the leadership structure of the ADC associated with David Mark on its official portal and to issue a public apology to Nigerians over actions they claim have disrupted cons...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rescheduled its presidential and governorship primary elections. The party moved its presidential primary from May 15–16 to May 23, 2026, while the governorship primary will now take place on May 21, 2026. The announcement was made in Abuja by Duro Meseko following a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee. According to him, the adjustment came after a review of the party’s timetable, which also affected the screening of aspirants and the appeals process. Although the screening exercise has been rescheduled, it will still cover all elective positions, including legislative seats, governorship, and the presidency. Under the revised schedule, nomination forms will be available for purchase from April 25 to May 2, with completed fo...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently in a closed-door meeting with governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting is taking place inside the President’s office within the Villa complex. Among the governors present are Babagana Zulum, Hope Uzodimma, Inuwa Yahaya, Hyacinth Alia, Biodun Oyebanji, Peter Mbah, and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, among others. Some states are also represented by their deputy governors. As of the time of this report, details of the meeting’s agenda have not been disclosed. The gathering comes less than 24 hours after President Tinubu met with Senate leadership, a discussion believed to have focused on concerns raised by lawmakers regarding the party’s ongoing consensus arrangements.

Former Ogun Central Senator and ex-governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Iyabo Obasanjo, has expressed dissatisfaction with how the party’s consensus arrangement ahead of the 2027 elections was handled. Following the Ogun APC Caucus meeting held on April 13, 2026, where Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola was announced as the consensus candidate, Obasanjo—who had earlier agreed to abide by the process—raised concerns about incidents that occurred during the gathering. In a statement, she alleged that some of her supporters were prevented from entering the venue, while two others were reportedly assaulted by a party official and later required medical attention. She said she chose not to escalate the matter in the interest of party unity but stressed that s...

The Labour Party’s interim national chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman has declared that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would be legally barred from contesting the 2027 election on the party’s platform, citing strict membership registration deadlines under the Electoral Act. Usman made the disclosure in an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, saying the party’s register would be closed 21 days before its primaries and submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission. She said, “Well it will be too late actually for him to come back because if you look at the act now, at some point we close the register. “Once we close the register 21 days before primaries, submit the register, the e-register to INEC, you can’t come from behind the door for us to register you an...

The Senate has confirmed Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria following his screening on Thursday. The approval came after a question-and-answer session during plenary, after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted his nomination to the upper chamber. The request, read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was referred to the Committee of the Whole, which later recommended his confirmation. During the screening, Darma pledged to collaborate closely with the National Assembly to tackle Nigeria’s housing challenges. “We will work together with the National Assembly to ensure that the issue of housing is addressed,” he said. He noted that more than 100 million Nigerians are affected by inadequate housing, stressing the urgency of expanding access t...

Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has attributed the party’s internal crisis to actions taken by its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television, Abure alleged that the dispute began after Obi and Otti visited Umuahia to establish a caretaker committee. He insisted that the party had been stable and effectively performing its opposition role under his leadership prior to that move. Abure stated that the formation of the caretaker committee in Umuahia led to the emergence of factions within the party, which he believes triggered the ongoing crisis. He maintained that he played a unifying role in building the party and strengthening its structure before the disagreement. ...

Nigerian music star Davido has announced his appointment as Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign council of Ademola Adeleke. The singer shared the news on Tuesday via his official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account, expressing confidence in the governor’s chances at the polls and optimism about a smooth campaign process. In his post, Davido revealed that he was personally appointed by the Osun State governor and campaign flagbearer, pledging his support toward securing a second term victory. Meanwhile, the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to allegations made by Governor Adeleke regarding the handling of local government funds. Adeleke had earlier accused APC-affiliated council officials of diverting funds meant for local governm...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to recent remarks by Atiku Abubakar, who described him as a “decent” but “inexperienced” leader. Atiku, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the statement during an interview on Arise TV, linking some of the challenges faced during Jonathan’s administration to what he termed inadequate leadership preparation. Speaking on Monday at the 2025 Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN) awards in Abuja, Jonathan addressed the criticism without mentioning Atiku directly. He acknowledged that mistakes are inevitable in leadership, stressing that no president or governor can claim to have governed without errors. Jonathan questioned the notion that age determines leadership capability, asking whether on...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its support for its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, stating that a forensic investigation has confirmed that viral social media posts attributed to him were fabricated. According to the commission, the independent forensic report established that Amupitan does not operate any personal account on X (formerly Twitter). It described the alleged posts as fraudulent, unverifiable, and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. In a statement issued by the Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, INEC maintained that its Chairman has no presence on any social media platform. Both internal reviews and external forensic checks reportedly confirmed this position. The commission explained that Amupitan had earlier d...