The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has firmly denied allegations that he forged his academic credentials, describing the claims as politically motivated and lacking any credible evidence. Kalu’s response followed accusations raised by a coalition of civil society groups that questioned aspects of his participation in the National Youth Service Corps…
The African Alliance Party (AAP) has vowed to challenge the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in court over what it described as its unlawful removal from the political party registration process ahead of the 2027 general elections. AAP insisted that it fulfilled all constitutional and regulatory requirements outlined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has held a high-level consultative meeting with the national leadership of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) at his Abuja residence, amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting was confirmed by the ADP National Chairman, Yabagi Yusuf Sani, who described it as part of the party’s…
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged as the presidential flagbearer of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) after winning the party’s primary election held on Saturday, January 31. The former Vice President recorded a decisive victory, polling 110,643 votes, which represents 56.48 percent of the total votes cast, positioning him to lead the NPP into the 2028…
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has issued a strong warning to Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, following the governor’s defection from the party. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, the former Kano State governor cautioned that Governor Yusuf’s exit from the NNPP would come with…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, is set to formally rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, January 26, 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The development was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Bature Tofa. According to the statement, Governor Yusuf’s move marks a…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of positioning himself as an “emergency opposition mouthpiece” following what he described as a frosty reception from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a recent visit to the Presidential Villa. In a statement issued on Sunday, Fayose claimed that Makinde’s recent critical remarks…
The Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Grassroot Movement (BSAGM), has expressed dissatisfaction over the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri rumoured nomination of the Chief of Staff, Government House, Mr Pereotubo Peter Akpe as Deputy. Governor Diri rumoured nomination of his cousin brother, Mr Akpe, who hails from Ayamasa community in Ekeremor…
Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has firmly denied reports suggesting that he has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued on Friday through his media aide, Ajiri Daniels, the senator described the reports as false, misleading and…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has dismissed recent criticisms and political moves by opposition leaders in the state, urging residents to ignore what he described as unnecessary political noise
