The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified a Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous decision delivered by a three-member panel, the appellate court held that the lower court lacked jurisdiction to issue the order, describing the judgment as a nullity….
The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed as fake a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by the former governor. In a statement issued by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, the family described the document, titled “Urgent Message” and dated July 14, 2026, as fraudulent, insisting it did not originate from El-Rufai. The statement…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, has brokered peace among rival factions of the party, bringing an end to the leadership crisis that had divided the state chapter. The reconciliation meeting, held in Kaduna, brought together factional chairmen, party executives and key stakeholders, who agreed to work together in…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking a court order compelling the electoral body to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted about ₦800 billion from Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) funds for political and…
The Kano State House of Assembly has confirmed Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of Kano State following a successful screening process. The confirmation was announced during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore, after lawmakers adopted the report of an ad hoc committee set up to review the nomination. Presenting the report, the Deputy Speaker, Muhammad…
The national leadership of the Accord Party has dismissed claims that it has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 elections, insisting that its priority remains supporting Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship poll. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, clarified that…
Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, originally scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Council Chamber, commenced around 5 p.m. after it was moved to the Conference Room within the President’s Office. Governors in attendance include Babagana Zulum, Hope Uzodimma, Inuwa Yahaya, Hyacinth Alia, Biodun…
INEC has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections, officially opening the window for political party primaries across the country. According to Naija News, the commission has announced a 38-day period for parties to conduct their primaries and nominate candidates for all elective positions, in line with the Electoral Act and its revised election timetable….
ubaraRivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, stating that Nigeria is under capable leadership and should continue on its current developmental path. He made the remarks on Thursday in Port Harcourt while declaring open the meeting of the Southern Traditional Rulers Council, which brought together monarchs from the 17…
Adebayo Adelabu has stepped down from his role as Minister of Power to focus on his governorship ambition in Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu stated that his exit will take effect from April 30, 2026, to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. He expressed appreciation…
