Category: Politics
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…
APC clears Wike loyalists, denies serving senator, Fubara-linked aspirants senate tickets
Rivers State, Nigeria, Monday, May 18, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has screened out several prominent aspirants in Rivers State ahead of its senatorial primaries for the 2027 general election, in a move that has further intensified political tensions within the state’s party structure.According to the list released by the party, key political figures…
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…
Former NASENI Boss Seeks Nasarawa APC Governorship Ticket, Urges Peaceful Primary
Akwanga, Nasarawa State — May 18, 2026 Former Executive Vice-Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mohammed Haruna, has appealed to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State to support his ambition to emerge as the party’s governorship candidate ahead of Thursday’s primary election. Haruna made the appeal…
I Will Continue To Work Hard Until We Realise Our Dreams, President Tinubu Assures Nigerians In Rwanda
KIGALI, RWANDA – MAY 18, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will continue to work tirelessly to achieve the nation’s collective aspirations and deliver sustainable economic growth for the people. President Tinubu gave the assurance during engagements with investors and members of the Nigerian community in Kigali, Rwanda, where he…
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH CAPITAL GRANTS
Kaduna, Nigeria — May 18, 2026 The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce capital grant initiatives for students with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial skills, as part of efforts to complement the ongoing student loan scheme across the country.Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, disclosed this during the 70th anniversary celebration of Kaduna…
CGC Adeniyi Seeks Inclusive Dialogue as Customs Opens Fresh Front with Beer Sectoral Group
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 18, 2026 The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has called for stricter data validation and broader stakeholder engagement in ongoing fiscal and regulatory reforms as the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted the leadership of the Beer Sectoral Group at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. The high-level engagement, held at the CGC’s…
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…
All 22 Political Parties Submit Membership Registers to INEC, Meeting Extended Deadline for 2027 Polls
Abuja, Nigeria – May 18, 2026 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties have fully complied with the Electoral Act 2026 by submitting their membership registers, just two days before the revised deadline.In a statement released by the Commission, INEC said the parties met the extended submission date…
APC Ogun East Primary: Ijebu City Boy Movement Backs Dapo Abiodun for Senate
Ogun State — The Ijebu City Boy Movement and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East have declared their support for Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, ahead of the APC Ogun East Senatorial Primary Election. In a press statement signed by Moibi Ibrahim Olalekan, the group described the primary election as a…