Category: Election
APC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION IN RIVERS STATE.
PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE – MAY 23, 2026 The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election is currently taking place across Rivers State, as party members in the 319 wards of the state vote to choose the party’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election.The exercise recorded an impressive turnout of party faithful who came out…
Turaki-led PDP to Screen Jonathan as Sole Presidential Aspirant on Tuesday
Abuja, Nigeria — May 18, 2026 The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has announced that former President Goodluck Jonathan will be screened as its sole presidential aspirant on Tuesday, ahead of its forthcoming primaries. In a statement issued on Sunday, the faction confirmed that the screening of all presidential…
List of All 47 Senatorial Aspirants Not Cleared by APC
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 18, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of 47 senatorial aspirants who were not cleared ahead of the party’s primary elections across several states of the federation.The list, which cuts across multiple senatorial districts, includes former lawmakers, political figures, and party chieftains from Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross…
TWO APC SENATORIAL ASPIRANTS WITHDRAW FROM KEBBI PRIMARIES
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State — May 18,2026 Two aspirants contesting the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Kebbi State have withdrawn from the race ahead of the party’s primary elections scheduled for May 18, 2026. Former Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, announced his withdrawal from the APC Kebbi South Senatorial primary election in…
PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR HYACINTH ALIA ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY
Abuja, Nigeria — May 15, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, on the occasion of his 60th birthday, commending his leadership and developmental strides in the state. In a statement personally signed by the President, Tinubu praised Governor Alia for his transformative efforts aimed at industrialising…
APC Sets Dates for Screening of Senate and House of Reps Aspirants
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The All Progressives Congress has announced the screening schedule for aspirants contesting Senate and House of Representatives seats ahead of the party’s primary elections. According to a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the screening exercise for Senate aspirants is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 9 and…
APC NWC Waives Screening Requirements for President Tinubu Ahead of Primaries
Abuja, Nigeria,May 6, 2026 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, clearing him to participate in the party’s upcoming primary elections without appearing before a screening committee. At its 188th meeting, the APC NWC resolved to deem President Tinubu as duly…
President Tinubu Congratulates New Kano Deputy Governor, Murtala Garo
Abuja, Nigeria, May 6, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Garo, on his emergence. In a statement, the President described Garo’s appointment as well-deserved, noting his track record in public service and commitment to the development of Kano State. He expressed confidence that the new…
ADC fixes ₦100m presidential nomination form, releases 2026 primary timetable
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by David Mark, has announced the cost of its nomination forms and schedule for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. According to the party, the presidential nomination form has been pegged at ₦100 million, while governorship aspirants are expected…
Gombe APC Announces Dr. Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna As Consensus Governorship Candidate For 2027
Gombe, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has announced Jamilu Shaiyaku Gwamna as its consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The decision was reached at an enlarged stakeholders’ meeting presided over by the party leader and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. According to a statement…