The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has insisted that an alleged publication error by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) does not affect the identity of its candidate, dismissing speculation over the party’s nomination. In a statement released Wednesday by Agada Abuh Theophilus, the NDC’s Director of New Media and Strategic Communication, the party affirmed that
2027: Sultan of Sokoto Denies Endorsing Tinubu for Second Term The Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the monarch endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Tuesday and
State chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the party’s unity and institutional integrity amid ongoing political developments. The party leaders pledged to protect the PDP’s structure, insisting they would work collectively to strengthen internal cohesion and uphold the party’s constitution and democratic principles. Speaking on behalf of the
Former Kano Central Senator, Rufai Sani Hanga, has resigned his membership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing personal and political considerations. Hanga announced his decision in a resignation letter dated August 3, 2026, addressed to the leadership of the party, bringing an end to his association with the NDC. Although he did not immediately
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded major legal victories in its asset recovery drive after courts ordered the permanent forfeiture of properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.In Abuja, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has maintained that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election will be determined by Nigerian voters, not by the views or endorsements of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. The party said while Obasanjo remains a prominent national figure whose opinions attract public interest, the constitutional power to elect the country’s next
Former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has explained why he suspended his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying the decision was informed by concerns over the party’s internal direction and political engagements. Lukman made this known in a statement issued on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it described as the alleged politicisation of key democratic institutions, warning that the perceived involvement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force in political activities could undermine confidence in the country’s electoral system. The opposition party alleged that recent developments
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the ongoing infrastructure and development projects across the nation’s capital are already showcasing the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu administration ahead of the 2027 general election. Wike said that political activities won’t get in the way of his administration finishing important development projects
Senator Seriake Dickson has expressed confidence that every legitimate vote cast in the 2027 general elections will count, insisting that the will of the Nigerian people must remain the ultimate determinant of the electoral process.He said those who think they could shoot, kill, and maim their own people, every election season, with the security forces