Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission has recognised the faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The electoral body reflected the development on its official website on Monday, where it published the updated leadership of the opposition party. Those listed include Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman …

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a former Governor of Kano State, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) ahead of planned defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Kwankwasiyya Movement’s directive Kwankwaso, who was the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, said his decision to dump NNPP was due to the need for political realignment. The …

  The court issued the orders in her judgement in the suit instituted by the Nyesom Wike-aligned faction of the PDP. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday again nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025, and barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising its outcome, including the leadership …

Sen. Mao Ohuabunwa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Nigerians are not interested in the division rocking the party, but want to see leadership, stability, and hope. Ohuabunwa, stated this at the 2026 PDP National Convention held at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium in Abuja on Sunday. He said that the party …

President Bola Tinubu has charged national officers that will be elected into the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) to carry the trust with humility, fairness, and unwavering commitment. He gave the charge on Friday in Abuja at the party’s National Convention organised to elect new national officers into the party’s NWC. The theme of the convention is …

Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, says Nigeria’s economy has been “reset” following bold reforms initiated by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Speaking on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the 8th APC National Convention on Friday in Abuja, Edun noted that the country had moved from a “broken system” toward …

Abuja: The Senate President Godswill Akpabio says Nigerians are yet to see the best of President Bola Tinubu, in spite of the significant milestones achieved by the current administration in the face of economic challenges. Akpabio, in his remarks at the 8th All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention on Friday in Abuja, said that the President’s sight and vision were …

  As the APC gathers at Eagle Square for its fourth major convention, a mix of structured zoning arrangements and emerging tensions among aspirants is shaping what could be a defining moment for the ruling party. As the All Progressives Congress (APC) two-day National Convention begins today, the ruling party is entering a defining moment, one that will not only …

President Bola Tinubu and members of his cabinet, as well as 32 state governors and 8,453 delegates from across the country, are expected to participate in the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for Friday (today) and Saturday in Abuja. In addition, top party chieftains from the national, zonal, state and ward levels will also grace the convention, …

The All Progressives Congress (APC), National Convention Coordination Committee Sectariat (NCCCS), has declared its readiness to ensure a transparent and credible process ahead of its convention. Chief Lateef Fagbemi, Chairman of the APC NCCCS, and Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of justice made this known during a meeting of the Committee on Thursday in Abuja. Fagbemi, represented by …