The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, have commenced strategic engagements towards developing the All Progressives Congress (APC) policy agenda and manifesto for the 2027 general elections. Audu, who serves as Secretary of the Policy and Manifesto Development Directorate of the 2027…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has commenced a two-week vacation outside Nigeria after what the ruling party described as an exceptionally demanding first year in office. The APC chairman’s vacation is expected to provide him with time to rest, recharge and reflect on the responsibilities facing the party ahead…
The political atmosphere in Benue State came under fresh scrutiny on Tuesday after the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was reportedly blocked by suspected thugs while he was attempting to proceed into the state. Obi, who visited Benue to express solidarity with families affected by the 2025 killings in…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has described the proposal by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to restore petrol subsidy as a political strategy aimed at winning public support. Fayemi reportedly likened the proposal to the strategy adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the 2023 presidential election, when the party fielded a Muslim-Muslim presidential…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy in Benue State, describing the incident as “totally unacceptable.” Obi was reportedly prevented from accessing communities affected by recent killings in the state, where he had planned to pay condolence visits and commiserate with victims and their…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied allegations of illegal payments and favouritism in its candidate selection and funding process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party described reports suggesting that aspirants were required to pay money to secure its tickets as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday by its National…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has explained his decision for attending the launch of the presidential campaign office associated with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi, who disclosed the reason for his attendance in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, said…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State, Muhammad Gadaka, has apologised and withdrawn his controversial statement urging women to divorce their husbands if they were prevented from supporting the party in the 2027 general elections. Gadaka said his earlier comment, which sparked widespread criticism after a video of the political gathering…
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has blamed the economic hardship in Nigeria on the policies of President Bola Tinubu, alleging that some youths are now resorting to selling their organs to survive. Atiku made the claim in a statement posted on his X handle on Friday while reacting to reports…
Rotimi Amaechi, the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has assured Nigerians that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will restore electricity subsidy if elected president. Amaechi made the disclosure on Thursday during ward-to-ward visits across Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he delivered Atiku’s campaign message to residents. According to…
