Politics

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has formally announced he will seek re-election in the upcoming 2026 presidential election after 40 years in power. Museveni, 81, first came to power in 1986 following a guerrilla war and has remained in office ever since, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. His bid for a seventh term was cleared by Uganda’s Electoral Commission, allowing him to stand again in elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. Museveni initially rose to power on a wave of optimism after leading armed insurgencies against autocratic governments.  Over time, however, that early goodwill has been eroded by persistent allegations of corruption, shrinking civic space, and increasingly authoritarian rule. “Corruption has been central to his rul...

Former Sokoto State Governor and ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has said elections in Nigeria are not entirely determined by the voters. Tambuwal made this statement on Monday, Jan. 12, during an interview on Prime Time, a political programme aired on Arise Television.  He said that while Nigerians come out to vote, the final outcome of elections is often distorted during collation. “Elections are not completely decided by electorates. I can say that without mincing words,” Tambuwal said.  “We know, quite often times, at collation level, be it at the polling units, at ward level, at the local government level or the state level or even at the national level, things happen that misrepresent what voters actually voted for.” ...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has disputed Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s claim of being the “001” of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. Fayose argued that holding the governorship does not automatically make someone the top political leader in their state. Naija News reports that Fayose compared Fubara’s assertion to the political structure in Lagos, noting that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu cannot claim ultimate political authority in Lagos State. According to him, the state’s political leadership is firmly under the control of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Arise News, Fayose cited the recent impeachment and reinstatement of the Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker as proof of Tinubu’s influence. He explained that t...

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has criticized recent demands for the resignation of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This follows comments from APC Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru, who urged Wike to step down and focus on Rivers State politics. In a statement on Monday, Forum Chairman Saleh Zazzaga praised Wike’s achievements since becoming FCT Minister, emphasizing that he should be allowed to continue his work, which benefits the FCT and the broader North-Central region. The Forum described calls for Wike’s removal as attempts to derail the progress made under the Tinubu administration. It stressed that its priority is the development of the FCT and the North-Central, not the political conflicts in Rivers State. Zazza...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has weighed in on the growing competition among top political figures seeking the party’s presidential ticket. Speaking on Monday during an appearance on Arise News, Momodu said several heavyweight politicians within the ADC are positioning themselves for the party’s presidential nomination ahead of the 2027 elections. According to him, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi all believe they are qualified to fly the party’s flag. “Everyone is contesting. Atiku believes he deserves the ticket. Peter Obi believes the same. Rotimi Amaechi also believes so. No one goes into an election without believing they can win,” Momodu said. ...

Three chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Kogi State have d!ed. They are: Onojah James Ignatius, Jatto Onimisi Suleiman and Alih Atabo. The Kogi State Government confirmed their d3aths in a statement issued by the commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja on Monday, January 12, 2025. "The Government and people of Kogi State have received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of three distinguished sons of the state: Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State and former Chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area; Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor; and Alhaji Alih Atabo, APC Chairman of Anyigba Ward in Dekina Local Government Area,” the commissioner wrote. ...

Three chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress in Kogi State have died. They are: Onojah James Ignatius, Jatto Onimisi Suleiman and Alih Atabo. Their deaths were announced on Monday by the Kogi State Government in a statement issued by the commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja. “The Government and people of Kogi State have received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of three distinguished sons of the state: Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State and former Chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area; Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor; and Alhaji Alih Atabo, APC Chairman of Anyigba Ward in Dekina Local Government Area,” the commissioner wrote. Lagos ...

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, over the weekend, received defectors in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State. Prominent among those who joined the party was media entrepreneur and former Youth Party chairmanship aspirant, Ayodele Adio, who arrived with scores of supporters. The event took place in Lekki Phase 1, where Adio and his followers were formally inducted into the ADC. Although the Lagos State Chairman of the party, George Ashiru, was absent, the defectors were officially received by the ADC’s 2023 Lagos Central senatorial candidate, Yomi Idowu, alongside the Eti-Osa Local Government Chairman of the party, Elizabeth Ekanem. Acting on behalf of the state leadership, they administered the oath of allegiance to the new members. Also present at t...

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has explained that his appointment by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 was the outcome of long-standing trust, shared principles, loyalty, and years of service, rather than a one-off decision. Mohammed, who served for nearly eight years in Buhari’s administration, revealed this in his book Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration. The book was unveiled in Abuja on December 17, 2025, to mark what would have been Buhari’s 83rd birthday. Reflecting on events following Buhari’s inauguration on May 29, 2015, Mohammed noted that the former president took time before announcing his cabinet. However, due to the confidence Buhari had in him, he was personally appointed in April 2015 to the Ahme...