Category: Politics
Federal High Court Rules Former President Goodluck Jonathan Eligible for 2027 Presidential Race
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2026 A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election.In its ruling, the court affirmed Jonathan’s constitutional right to seek re-election, dismissing arguments challenging his eligibility to return to the presidential race. The judgment is seen as…
Wike: Fubara’s Impeachment Was Dropped on Condition He Won’t Seek Re-election
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 26, 2026 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he was not surprised by the decision of Siminalayi Fubara to withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Rivers State.Fubara had announced his withdrawal from the race a day before the primary…
MATTERS ARISING: How Did APC Record More Votes in Primaries Than in 2023 General Election?
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 25, 2026 The outcome of the just-concluded 2026 presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress has sparked widespread debate following the announcement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu secured 10,999,160 votes in the exercise.The figure significantly surpasses the 8,794,726 votes Tinubu polled to win Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, raising questions among political…
CONSOLIDATING NIGERIAN NAVY @ 70: PERSONNEL CHARGED TO REDOUBLE COMBAT AND MARITIME OPERATIONS
CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE – MAY 24, 2026 The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to redouble their efforts in combat and maritime operations as the service continues to consolidate on successes recorded in protecting the nation’s territorial waters and critical national assets. Vice Admiral Abbas…
CHIEF OF AIR STAFF COMMENDS NAFOWA NEIGHBOURHOOD MARKET INITIATIVE
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 24, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force has reiterated its commitment to the welfare of its personnel and their families, emphasizing that the strength of any military institution depends not only on operational effectiveness but also on the wellbeing, stability, and morale of its members. Defence Correspondent Olajide Bello reports that the…
APC Presidential Primary Election Peaceful In Bayelsa State
Yenagoa, Bayelsa State — May 24, 2026 The ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries for the 2027 general election in Bayelsa State have been peaceful, with party members turning out across various wards to cast their votes.The two presidential aspirants on the ballot are President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Stanley Usifor.Correspondent Timinipre Ohia reports…
APC Presidential Primary Election
BIRNIN KEBBI, KEBBI STATE — MAY 24, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election is currently ongoing across Kebbi State in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere.Governor Nasir Idris, alongside the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, monitored the exercise in some parts of the state to ensure a smooth…
BENUE STATE GOVERNOR ALIA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU AND ALL WINNERS OF APC PRIMARY ELECTION
MAKURDI, BENUE STATE – MAY 24, 2026 Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on emerging as the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections, describing the victory as well-deserved. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia…
President Tinubu Congratulates NIPR Boss, Dr. Neliaku, on Re-Election to Global Alliance Board
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 24, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, on his re-election to the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management Board. The President described Dr. Neliaku’s re-election as a testament to his professionalism,…
President Tinubu Polls 277,192 Votes in APC Presidential Primaries in Bayelsa State
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE – MAY 24, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a total of 277,192 votes in the direct presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress conducted across the 105 wards in the eight local government areas of Bayelsa State.Governor Douye Diri, who served as the state Coordinator and Collation Officer for the…