…Dutse Constituency, Hon. Musa Sule Dutse, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing alleged injustice and bias in the party’s reconciliation process. In a resignation letter obtained by DAILY POST, dated July 15, 2026, and addressed to the APC Chairman of Kachi Ward in Dutse Local Government Area, M…

…its judgment in two separate suits challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections for two federal constituencies in the state. The decision followed the conclusion of arguments by counsel representing the parties in the cases. The presiding judge, Justice Mashkur Salisu, announced that…

…from anti-defection oath Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) excluded its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from a newly introduced anti-defection oath requirement.The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, disclosed the exemption d…

…members of Trump's team on Adeyemi's allegations and planned to engage members of the US Congress. PFIPC scandal: We'll report Adeyemi's arrest to Trump - US firm

…Bassey said. Oyo APC slams Makinde The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, condemned Makinde’s call on the UN to investigate the circumstances surrounding the killings, abductions and subsequent rescue of 44 abductees, describing it as “shameful, shocking and unbecoming of a leader.” The APC…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: A group of political heavyweights within the All Progressives Congress APC in Benue State, including former loyalists of the state Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has pledged loyalty to the leadership of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, as the 2027 ge…

…unremitted operating surpluses. In politics, Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress have defended the party’s direct primaries after a court voided congresses led by Senator David Mark. PUNCH Online curates these and other headlines dominating Tuesday afternoon in Nigeria. House withdraws own state police b…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to prosecute the party’s factional National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, over claims that he uploaded candidates’ names on the Commission’s portal. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi urged INEC to take all steps towards ens…

…Makinde's statement on Oyo abductions Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the latter's recent remarks. Seyi Makinde on Monday, July 13, called on the United Nations to launch an independent investigation into the abduction of the Oyo schoo…

…big week, with earnings season about to kick off, Fed boss Kevin Warsh due to testify in Congress and US inflation data set to be released. Meanwhile, Fed governor Christopher Waller stoked concerns over an early interest rate hike as inflation remains elevated. “If we get another hot reading on core inflation this wee…

…Obi, let me make one thing abundantly clear: I am not a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Since Seun Okinbaloye hosted Sheriff on his programme, apart from Senator Victor Umeh, who promptly appeared on the same platform to rebut Sheriff’s divisive and incoherent diatribe, I am yet to see any other robust…

…dignitaries. Opposition backs Makinde Four opposition parties — the Nigeria Democratic Congress, All Progressives Grand Alliance, the Social Democratic Party and the Young Progressives Party — have backed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the recent abduction of pupils a…

…National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of African Democratic Congress, ADC. But the party in a swift reaction, insisted the judgment does not affect candidates produced through th…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in congresses conducted by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress. The judgment has thrown fresh uncertainty into the opposition party’s internal affairs ahead of the 2027…

…by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates' names to its nomination portal.Responding to the claims, a senior INEC official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Punch that only the David Mark-led…

…by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that it granted the African Democratic Congress’ rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity, told PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that only the D…

GistReel Nollywood actress and the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Doris Ogala, has declared that she will become the state’s next governor, insisting that her ambition is backed by divine instruction. Ogala made the remarks in a video that has since gone viral acr…

Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled what he described as his administration's education blueprint ahead of the 2027 general election, promising free education at all levels, the abolition of public examination fees and sweeping reforms across Nigeria's…

A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, has said Nigerians are no longer focused on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, insisting that they are now more concerned about stomach infrastructure. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV’s Sunday Polit…

…to investigate claims that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800bn for political and campaign activities. SERAP, in the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, is asking the court to compel INEC to probe allegations that APC governors have been making monthly contri…

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has advised graduating students to place integrity above money and quick success, saying “wealth acquired without honour is fleeting.” Senator Mark gave the advice on Sunday at the 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony of Pa…

…David Umahi, has reacted after the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said he would only hold a debate with presidential candidates and not political office holders. He asked U…

…protest in our communities," he said. ADC urges equal treatment The African Democratic Congress also urged the Federal Government to extend the same operational commitment demonstrated in Oyo to victims in Borno and Kwara. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Saturday,…

…of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, declined his invitation to a public debate because he knew he could not win a comparison of their records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Me…

The All Progressives Congress has said the failure of opposition political parties to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections reflects what it described as their lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statem…