Omoyeni Olabode-30 Jul, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the provisional list of governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State election, but Dr. Wole Oluyede, the candidate elected by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the party’s November primary, was excluded from the displayed list.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 May, 2026

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge aiming to disqualify former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, clearing any legal obstacles to his potential candidacy.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 May, 2026

An aggrieved governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Hon. Doctor Farah Dagogo, has dragged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to court following his sudden disqualification from the party’s primary screening process ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-29 May, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured citizens of his administration's unwavering commitment to restoring national security, deepening economic recovery, and ensuring that the long-term benefits of ongoing governance reforms directly impact ordinary Nigerians.

Omoyeni Olabode-22 May, 2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially extended his congratulations to his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, following his adoption as the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 May, 2026

Dr. Reuben Abati has showered accolades on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the smooth and organized conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) nationwide primary elections. Abati described the President as a master strategist who understands the core mechanics of Nigerian politics better than his contemporaries.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 May, 2026

The Jigawa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected Mustapha Sule Lamido as its official gubernatorial flagbearer for the 2027 governorship election.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 May, 2026

With less than three days remaining until the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election, the race has been hit by a major controversy. The party’s screening committee has allegedly disqualified the former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, from contesting the ticket for the 2027 governorship race.

Omoyeni Olabode-20 May, 2026

Aisha Yesufu has dismissed the political influence of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, regarding the 2027 senatorial race. She stated that Wike is merely an appointed official who lacks the democratic standing to determine the electoral choices of Abuja residents.

Omoyeni Olabode-19 May, 2026

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released its highly anticipated comprehensive list of candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 National Assembly (NASS) elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-19 May, 2026

A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Abdul-Ahmed Olorunfemi Jim-Kamal, has dismissed claims that the party has chosen a consensus candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election.

Omoyeni Olabode-19 May, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has boasted about its internal democratic processes, asserting that no other political party in Nigeria can match its level of transparency and fairness when it comes to conducting primary elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-19 May, 2026

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has described the ruling party as the only viable political vehicle capable of delivering electoral victory in Nigeria, dismissing opposition coalitions as politically ineffective ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 May, 2026

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially declared Chief Toyin Amuzu as its consensus candidate for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 May, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of ₦100 million with one surety in like sum. The ruling, delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Monday, May 18, 2026, comes after the Department of State Services (DSS) recently arraigned the former governor on a five-count amended charge bordering on an alleged breach of national security and wiretapping.

Omoyeni Olabode-18 May, 2026

Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar (retd.), has officially announced his complete withdrawal from active and partisan politics. Abubakar, who was the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Bauchi State during the 2023 general elections, made the disclosure in a statement shared on his official X handle on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Omoyeni Olabode-16 May, 2026

Prominent media personalities Dr. Reuben Abati and Rufai Oseni have openly faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent comments describing the zoning of the 2027 presidential ticket to the South as "self-defeating."

Omoyeni Olabode-16 May, 2026

Alhaji Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, a prominent presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has firmly stated that he will not step down or withdraw from the party’s 2027 presidential primary race.

Omoyeni Olabode-14 May, 2026

Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced the former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, to a total of 75 years in prison for his involvement in a massive $N33.8$ billion fraud. Mamman, who served under the previous administration, was found guilty of money laundering and criminal diversion of funds meant for major power projects, including the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 May, 2026

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has officially declared his intention to run for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives come 2027.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 May, 2026

Dele Momodu has come out to criticize Nigerian politicians for how they are using the "zoning" formula ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Momodu argued that many politicians only talk about zoning when it suits their personal interests to win power.

Omoyeni Olabode-13 May, 2026

A prominent chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Hon. Ayuba Umar, has officially announced his withdrawal from the 2027 governorship race.

Omoyeni Olabode-12 May, 2026

The former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed his pain over how he was treated after the 2015 general elections. Speaking recently, the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) claimed that despite delivering nearly two million votes from Kano to help Muhammadu Buhari become President, he did not get any appreciation or recognition.

Omoyeni Olabode-11 May, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged opposition parties to reconsider the traditional practice of zoning the presidential ticket to the Southern region ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Monday, May 11, 2026, Atiku argued that the current political climate and the need for a formidable challenge to the ruling party necessitate a more strategic approach that prioritizes competence and winning potential over regional arrangements.

Omoyeni Olabode-11 May, 2026

Former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has expressed deep concern over the developmental trajectory of Taraba State, stating that the state has "fallen behind" in nearly every sector since its creation 35 years ago. Sambo lamented that despite being blessed with abundant natural resources and vast agricultural potential, Taraba remains one of the least developed states in the federation.

Omoyeni Olabode-11 May, 2026

In a major political shift in Kano State, six aspirants vying for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Kano Central Senatorial District have officially stepped down for the former Governor of the state, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau. The consensus was reached on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a high-level consultative meeting aimed at unifying the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omoyeni Olabode-8 May, 2026

Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has sent a defiant message to the political establishment as she prepares for a potential run for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat in 2027.