…ended with a quarter-final defeat to Bayern Munich. Fulham also considered other candidates, including former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank, while a move for former Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna was ruled out because of the overall financial package involved. Arbeloa is expected to strengthen his squa…

…installers for meter installation; as a result, you join the pool of DISCO deployment candidates.

…arap Moi, whose family are majority owner of The Standard. The family are backing rival candidates ahead of the next year’s election. The police have frequently denied involvement in abductions, which peaked in the months after a major protests in June-July 2024. Ruto has acknowledged that abductions took place but vow…

…barred INEC from further according recognition to the parties, accepting nominations of candidates from the affected parties, or giving effect to their activities for purposes of participating in the 2027 general elections. Justice Lifu ordered the defendants to stop parading themselves as registered political parties…

…former governors, ministers, DGs, the accountant general, incoming and returning candidates, among others, who were arraigned (and a few not arraigned) on charges of humongous fraud, whose cases are still in court and a few others that remain inconclusive, like election results. I don't want to bore you with names toda…

…of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR on Monday offered his official blessings for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is the leader of the party in the state. The Emir spoke at the palace as several thousands of leaders…

…of sabotaging the party. This came as the party confirmed the replacement of several candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with Vanguard, Abimbola Tooki, Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, gave the assurance in reaction to disquiet amon…

The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Monday offered his official blessings to the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who is the leader of the party in the state. The Emir spoke at the palace as thousands of leaders and member…

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Monday, reiterated that the list of its candidates for the National Assembly posts in next year's general elections remained the same. A statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan, the state capital, said, "The list emanated from the National Wo…

…that the exercise would be conducted transparently to ensure that only qualified candidates were recruited. The governor's aide added that all successful applicants from the state's 13 local government areas would be posted strictly to rural schools to improve the quality of education in underserved communities. Ahemba…

…rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner, "Kwara Ndupe (Kwara is Grateful)," drew party leaders, candidates and supporters through major streets…

…governor at his residence in Ikoyi. Decrying criticism of Tinubu by some presidential candidates, Hamzat said, "Many who want to lead do not have vision. "We are thankful that we have visionary leaders. Many could not see what Asiwaju Tinubu saw years ago." Hamzat described President Tinubu as an inclusive leader who e…

…rally in support of President Bola Tinubu's re-election and a celebration of the party's candidates who emerged from its recently concluded primaries. The procession, organised by Kwara Progressives under the banner, "Kwara Ndupe (Kwara is Grateful)," drew party leaders, candidates and supporters through major streets…

…a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. APC faces backlash over controversial candidates' list The All Progressives Congress is facing widespread criticism after revising the list of candidates who emerged from its National Assembly primaries. The PDP, SDP and Labour Party accused the ruling party of undermi…

…led by the Commissioner for Women Affairs against the NWC's revised National Assembly candidates' list.

…within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its revised list of National Assembly candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as aggrieved aspirants drag the party to court, stakeholders demand fresh representation, and a chieftain warns of simmering anger within the party's ranks…

…that more politicians would join the party, adding that the presence of PDP governorship candidates from Kano, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa states at the rally underscored the party's unity in the North. "Suleiman Abba served this country with honour as IGP. Now he wants to serve Jigawa South West in the Senate. We w…

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Ondo State have appealed to aggrieved party members to accept the outcome of the party’s primaries and refrain from protests, insisting that unity is essential for victory in the general elections. The c…

…State House of Assembly has endorsed the All Progressives Congress National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general election, urging party members to unite behind the party ahead of the polls. The forum also commended President Bola Tinubu, the APC National Working Committee and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunj…

…programmes, including the payment of educational grants to students, sponsorship of candidates sitting the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination, support for Law School and medical students, ICT training, and the distribution of educational materials to public schools. One of the beneficiaries, Mr Uduak…

…a compromise under which Governor Alia retained influence over the State Assembly candidates while Akume's camp secured greater control of the National Assembly tickets. "The same system that was applied in Ondo was also used in Benue. Governor Alia only has the 2027 election for his second term. He wouldn't contest ag…

…Ondo State House of Representatives member Gbenga Elegbeleye, and five other senatorial candidates from the party’s final lists of candidates forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The development was contained in a correspondence signed by both the APC National Chairman and National Secretar…

The party said the name of its vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would be uploaded after the completion of the required documentation, while the submission of candidates for other elective positions was also ongoing.

…after consultations with relevant stakeholders and was aimed at ensuring the safety of candidates, examination officials and other participants. The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, said the 2026 BECE, which commenced on Monday, June 29, would continue u…

…limited to Oli’s candidacy, stressing that it did not amount to support for other APGA candidates. Responding, Oli thanked the group for its confidence in him and pledged not to disappoint them if elected. He said his political philosophy was built on accountability, transparency, unity and service to the people, assur…