Category: Politics
NECA Urges FG to Audit Refinery Rehabilitation Contracts Before New Deal
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has called on the Federal Government to investigate previous refinery rehabilitation contracts before entering into fresh agreements for the nation’s refineries. Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call while reacting to the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between NNPC Limited and Chinese firms for…
Grassroots Movement Emerges in Ijebu Ode as APC Chieftain Calls for Indigenous Representation
Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State — A growing political movement advocating grassroots participation and indigenous representation has begun gaining attention in Ijebu Ode Constituency following a press statement issued by Olalekan Moibi Ibrahim. In the statement titled “The People of Ijebu Ode Constituency Have Waited Long Enough,” the APC stalwart criticized what he described as years of…
Fubara Walks Out of APC Screening in Abuja, Leaving Questions Unanswered
Whatever happened at the Plateau State Governors’ Lodge in Abuja on Sunday, it was not what anyone expected — and no one involved is in a hurry to explain it. Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers State governor, arrived at the APC screening venue at around 3:15 p.m. and left shortly afterward. Those who watched him go…
APC Leaders in Obafemi Owode Close Ranks Behind Adenike Ademokun-Osoba for House of Assembly
The All Progressives Congress in Obafemi Owode Local Government has made its move early — and it made it cleanly. At a high-level meeting of the party’s apex leadership on Sunday, May 10, 2026, presided over by Akeem Babatunde Adesina, party leaders unanimously ratified Adenike Abosede Ademokun-Osoba as their consensus candidate for the Obafemi Owode…
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Screens Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma for 2027 Imo West Senatorial Bid
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has screened Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, ahead of his bid for the Imo West Senatorial seat in the 2027 National Assembly election.The screening exercise is part of the party’s internal preparations ahead of the 2027 general…
NDC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN PROGRESS AHEAD OF ITS PRIMARY
ABUJA, NIGERIA – MAY 9, 2026 The maiden National Convention of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently underway in Abuja ahead of the party’s planned primary elections.Timothy Yusuf reports that the NDC is a newly registered political party officially recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February 2026.The convention is expected to…
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…
President Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Commodity Exchange Board
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to the Board of the Commodity Exchange. The appointment forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s commodity trading and agricultural value chain sector. Industry stakeholders say the inclusion…
2027: VP Shettima Submits President Tinubu’s Nomination Forms to APC
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has submitted the nomination forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during the submission process, Shettima rallied party members and supporters behind the President’s re-election bid, stating that Tinubu has demonstrated the capacity and leadership needed…
Kano Government, Chinese Companies Sign Major Contracts to Rehabilitate Tamburawa and Challawa Water Facilities
Kano, Nigeria,Thursday, May 7, 2026 The Kano State Government, through the Ministry of Water Resources, has signed major contracts with Chinese construction companies for the rehabilitation and restoration of critical water infrastructure at the Tamburawa and Challawa Water Treatment Plants, marking a significant step in efforts to improve access to potable water across the state….