…rising anger among foundation members across the country, warning that the APC's 31 governors could become "a time bomb" if the grievances were not addressed before the 2027 campaigns begin. Abimbola Tooki, spokesman of the party's national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the matter was being addressed. "An inte…

…optimism 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 Sen…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, on Friday, donated N25 million to traders affected by fire incident at popular Bode market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. He made this announcement during a sympathy visit to the market, and commiserate…

…of federal allocations to states under the Tinubu administration and suggested that governors could redirect part of those funds to policing. "It wouldn't be out of place if the president said, 'I'm already sending the states a lot of money. Part of it should be used for this,'" he said. He also noted that allocations…

…and criminals by political gladiators in the state. He said the state is preparing for a governorship election, not war; hence, police will not condone criminality from any quarters, adding that police will up their game to ensure a free, fair and peaceful atmosphere for the election. His words, “My coming to Osun Stat…

The Governorship candidate of Allied People's Movement in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, on Friday, sympathised with the traders affected by fire outbreak at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. Adekanmbi donating N2.5 million to the victims. The guber hopeful, who visited the m…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State, Arthur-Jarvis Archibong, has accused the administration of Governor Bassey Otu of deploying tax authorities to target his university, describing the move as politically motivated and capable of crippling education in the region. Archibong,…

…Ogunwusi for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit to the traditional ruler in Ile-Ife on Thursday. During the visit, the Resident Electoral Commissioner disclosed that the commission acknowledg…

…PUNCH that the restoration of some lawmakers followed intense lobbying, interventions by governors, traditional rulers and the Presidency as the APC sought to contain the fallout from its primaries and avoid a prolonged internal crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. A senior APC official at the national secretariat, who…

A former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government for its decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School, describing the policy as a timely reform capable of reducing school dropouts and improving access to…

…commitment, collaboration, and investment in the fight against insecurity. The PDP governorship hopeful called on the state government to tell the people it superintends what it is doing with the huge monthly security votes appropriated for the protection of lives and property, when communities are repeatedly attacked.

Mr Akinlayo stated that he obtained copies of Mr Ibrahim's payslips for April and May 2026. He insists that these documents prove the former presidential aide remained on the federal government payroll after claiming to have resigned his appointment.

…the Katsina State Government sponsored terrorists to perform Hajj? Why do some northern governors and influential leaders appear reluctant to confront figures such as Bello Turji and the various Kachallas publicly and unequivocally? Today they negotiate with terrorists; tomorrow they lament that the understanding has c…

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA - The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State, Dr Maurice Vunobolki, has said political godfathers do not decide election outcomes in the state, insisting that Adamawa voters have consistently shown they make up their own minds at the ballot box. With po…

27 years after Nigeria returned to democratic rule and decades after the country abandoned regional policing, the National Assembly has

…by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in collaboration with the Northern Nigeria Governors' Forum. According to Shettima, no region in the country has paid a greater price for human capital deficits than northern Nigeria, citing poor maternal health outcomes, low school enrolment and limited opportunities for you…

…and exemplifying peaceful coexistence. "We also extend our sincere gratitude to former governors of the state - Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Chief Ayodele Fayose, Engr. Segun Oni, and Dr Kayode Fayemi - for their support for the administration and commitment to the unity and progress of Ekiti State. "Special thanks to serving…

…voters, and Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji following the conduct of the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja, the UK commended Ekiti voters for participating in the June 20 election and exercising their democratic rights. It also congrat…

The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has opined that until the insecurity challenges facing the country are tackled, no talk of development can make sense. Adebutu noted that without the safety of lives and property, prosperity cannot exist, stressing t…

…structures before they mature into larger threats. At the political level, northern governors, in particular, must recognise the urgency of the moment. The challenge before them is not merely one of law enforcement; it is a struggle for the future of an entire generation. They must intensify efforts to dismantle crimin…

…stability in the region while seeking political solutions to issues affecting it. "The governors of the South-East are doing everything possible, and we are supporting them in ensuring a peaceful South-East while also exploring political ways of helping our brother, Nnamdi Kanu," Umahi stated. He accused Obi of failing…

…members of the Presidential Media Team who were on tour of projects being undertaken by governors in the South-East geopolitical zone, Dr. Mbah spoke on the vision that inspires his projects and says President Tinubu"s Support has helped governors in the Southeast to do more for their people. What are you doing at the…

By Dayo Johnson The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states. This was as winner of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa APC promised to "work hard…

... laments cases of vote-buying The official results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accurately reflected votes cast at polling units across the state, election observer group Yiaga Africa has said. The INEC Chief Returning Officer and Vic…

…said the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the people of Ekiti State in Saturday's governorship election will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as "well deserved." He said the outcome of the election was a resounding endorsem…