Politics

Persons suspected to be thugs have stalled voting at the ongoing governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State. They attacked the ballot boxes and smashed it to the ground, emptying the ballot papers on the…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday says the Federal Government maintains its confidence in the ruling party because members are not thieves. He says the party is different and that the ultimate desire is to serve the people.…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday participated in the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress party  held at Bayagida Model Primary School, Daura, Katsina State. See the pictures as captured by @buharisallau:

Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, says he has no anointed candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Aregbesola, who disclosed this while addressing the All Progressives Congress members on Saturday in Iwo,…

Ali Modu Sheriff, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reconciled with Kashim Shettima, Borno governor. Both men have not been on speaking terms for a long period. But on Friday, Sheriff visited the…

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), Chief John Odigie Oyegun, has said the outcome of Kaduna State local government elections will determine the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor…

Ahmed Gulak, a former presidential adviser to the former President Goodluck Jonathan in this interview with ADEOLA BALOGUN talks about the Buhari administration and sundry issuesAs a prominent PDP member, who was even a presidential…

Ahead of Saturday’s Ward Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgal on Friday urged members of the party to eschew all form of violence in the interest of peace in the State.…

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Imo State have unanimously resolved to initiate recall processes of some members of the Imo State House of Assembly whose actions,they said were inimical to the progress of…

All eyes are currently on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)  as members of the party across the country are busy with their Congresses starting with Ward Congresses slated for Saturday May 6, Local Government Congresses,…

A high court sitting in the federal capital territory has been asked to issue an injunction, restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from holding its upcoming convention. In a suit filed before the court by one Udo Ibe, the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Daura, his hometown in Katsina state, for the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ruling party had fixed May 5 for the ward congress, fixing the local government…

No fewer than 33 All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants are competing tomorrow for the governorship ticket in Ekiti State. Who becomes the candidate? Group Political Editor Emmanuel Oladesu and ODUNAYO OGUNMOLA examine the strengths…

Former military Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has warned that impeaching President Muhammadu Buhari would not be in the interest of Nigeria. Gowon, who addressed the Northern Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly in Abuja…

As the 2019 elections draw closer, Senate President Bukola Saraki is fighting many political battles both at the centre and in his state, reports Assistant Editor, Dare Odufowokan For Senate President Bukola Saraki, these are indeed…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has taken delivery of four million Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for distribution to the electorate registered in 2017. The Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed…

The Arewa Consultative Youths Movement (ACMY) says it will conduct a mock election for top presidential aspirants from the North to ascertain their popularity ahead of the 2019 general election. ACMY President, Kabiru Yusuf, stated…

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state are welcome to participate in the party congresses, assuring them of their safety. Bello said this in reaction to claims that…

James Faleke, running mate to the late Abubakar Audu in the 2015 governorship election in Kogi state, has advised his supporters against participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses in Kogi state. Faleke alleged…

TOBI AWORINDE writes on the political groups within the All Progressives Congress bloc that will determine the success or otherwise of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second-term bid next yearWith President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Wednesday warned political parties against engaging in electioneering before the end of the year. The Chairman of the electoral body, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the warning at a…

Despite the subtle clash of interests raging in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of its planned national congress scheduled to hold in June, it is unlikely that any members of the party would contest with President…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday inaugurated a five-man committee to conduct the governorship primary that will produce its flagbearer ahead of July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State. Nasarawa State Governor,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has predicted sweeping victory for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), saying the umbrella party will win between 25 and 27 States in the 2019 presidential elections. Atiku said his assurance of…