…across Nigeria. He said some members who had defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, African Democratic Congress, ADC, and National Democratic Congress, NDC, would eventually return to the PDP. According to him, the party is “only looking for somebody who the people will trust” to provide effective leadership.…
…Today, Okonkwo cautioned Nigerians against believing everything that comes from the APC government. He said: “Nigerians, what I am telling you is that whatever comes out of APC, don’t believe it. The more you look, the less you see. Inflation is not coming down at all. “Inflation is about 35 percent. Fuel prices went u…
…the beneficiary of the consensus is still a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as contained in the membership register uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, adding that the Supreme Court has already clarified the issue. “The reason I took my party and INEC to court is simple. That…
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kebbi State Chapter, has dismissed allegations by Senator Garba Musa Maidoki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the arrest, detention and prosecution of some ADC members and supporters were politically motivated, challenging the opposition pa…
…in the circumstances surrounding her departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and subsequent membership of the PDP. “They showed clearly they do not want me in APC. They treated me like scum and I left their party for them and got into a party that openly embraced me,” she said. “So, why are they still concer…
…presidential, legislative polls By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has directed the party’s grassroots mobilisation machinery to commence full-scale operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alli said the party was strategica…
…in the House of Representatives and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the constituency in the forthcoming general elections. According to the organisers, the programme was sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and facilitated by a former House of Representatives member, Ho…
…Governor Yahaya Bello as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Kogi Central. The judge fixed the date on Monday after lawyers in the suit adopted their final brief of arguments. A senatorial aspirant of the APC in Kogi Central, Momoh Yusuf Obaro, had dragged the APC, Yahaya Bello and the I…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Lagos State in 2027, Dr Kadri Hamzat, says he is the best candidate. Hamzat, the current Deputy Governor of Lagos, said this was because of his understanding of the history and politics of the state. He spoke on Sunday at the 70th Harvest Anniversary and Th…
…APM; People’s Redemption Party, PRP; and a candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The judgment does not automatically disqualify the affected candidates. Rather, it restores statutory requirements that could expose individual nominations to legal challenges where evidence shows that membership, registration o…
…to build a common platform capable of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 presidential election. About two weeks ago, six opposition parties proposed a “government of national competence” that would operate for a single four-year transition term if elected in 2027. The proposal was presen…
…issue concerning democratic stability. “If PDP members are attacked, investigate it. If APC members are attacked, investigate it. If supporters of any other political party are attacked, investigate it,” he said. He further warned that traditional rulers and religious leaders could influence the political calculations…
Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni publicly reacted to a viral video showing Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot kneeling before Speaker Femi GbajabiamilaOseni described the act as a display of 'boot-licking' politics, saying it represents exactly why Nigeria cannot move forwardThe journalist suggested Elliot's gesture was linke…
…Democratic Congress (ADC) – are unable to match the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s capacity to field candidates for National Assembly seats in the January 16, 2027 elections. Vanguard News The post Nigerian newspapers review: Fuel price rises, deepens pressure on transporters, businesses, others appeared firs…
…the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, seeking reconciliation with the APC leadership in Lagos. According to a video shared by Lagos Junction on X on Sunday, Elliot expressed regret over his actions, saying he may have been misguided during the primary. The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in…
…by Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN. Oyebanji, candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after polling 319,224 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, came second with 40,543 votes, while t…
…parties. In Kaduna North, former Governor Yero of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is challenging incumbent Senator Khalid of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yero, who previously governed the state, is seeking election to the Senate.In Kaduna Central, former Senator Shehu Sani of the APC is challenging incumb…
…Some sources disclosed that he is set to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to work for the party’s governorship candidate, Dr Jamilu Isiyaku Gwamna. Jamilu Gwamna’s camp said the move is expected to boost the APC’s political structure in Kwami Local Government and across Gombe Central. They also said he w…
…threatening citizens who refuse to align with the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, triggering condemnation from civil society groups, rights organisations and opposition politicians who insist the trend could plunge the country into another round of election-related bloodletting. Divorce option in Yobe In Yobe sta…
…signed by the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, APC, Katsina Central, the senators highlighted the contributions of the two monarchs to their communities and the wider region. The senators described the late Emir of Gumel as a scholar and administrator who promoted education and…
Justice Salim Ibrahim struck out a suit filed by Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume over the APC's Imo North Senatorial District candidacy for 2027Araraume had asked the court to direct INEC to recognise him as the party's candidate and remove Sen. Patrick Ndubueze's name from its portalThe court upheld a preliminary objection rais…
Explosion as Boko Haram targets convoy of Borno APC governorship candidate The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Engr. Mustapha Gubio, was ambushed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. DailyTrust reports that the incident occurred on Thursday evening, September 3, as th…
…principles and integrity. In a separate letter dated September 2 and addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Galadima Ward, Argungu, Jibo also resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with immediate effect. He said the decision to leave the APC followed careful deliberation and consultations with hi…
…with the teenager on several occasions after the pair began exchanging messages on Snapchat.Winchester Crown Court heard that James was working as a PE teacher at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, when the alleged offences took place. The school became aware of the alleged relationship aft…
'It was a fatherly gesture' - Oyo APC explains why Ibadan Poly student sat on its governorship candidate's lap in viral video The campaign organisation of Senator Sharafadeen Alli, the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, has cleared the air over a viral video showing a male student of The…