Tag: Politics
President Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Consensus Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027 Election
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed the decision of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) to present Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election. The endorsement follows internal consultations within the party’s leadership structure…
APC Releases Revised Timetable for 2027 Elections, Sets Presidential Form at ₦100m
Abuja, Nigeria, Monday, April 27, 2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections, outlining key dates and fees for aspirants across various positions. The revised schedule, signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, includes adjustments to timelines for screening, appeals,…
First Lady, Health Minister Attend Inauguration of National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria,Monday, April 27, 2026 The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, attended the inauguration of the National Community Food Bank Programme in Maiduguri. The event took place at the Shuwari Primary Health Centre, which hosts one of the…
Induction Programme for Ambassador-Designates Opens in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria Monday, April 27, 2026 An induction programme for newly appointed ambassador-designates has commenced in Abuja, with more than 40 envoys participating ahead of their deployment to various countries. The programme, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is designed to prepare the diplomats for their roles in representing Nigeria’s interests abroad. President Bola…
North Korea’s Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
Pyongyang, North Korea — April 27, 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country’s strong backing for Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, describing the conflict as a “sacred” struggle and pledging continued support to Moscow. According to state media reports released on Monday, Kim reiterated Pyongyang’s commitment to aiding Russia in achieving…
Iran FM Blames US for Failure of Talks After Landing in Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia — April 27, 2026 Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday blamed the United States for the collapse of recent diplomatic talks, shortly after arriving in Russia as part of a high-level shuttle diplomacy aimed at ending ongoing hostilities. Speaking in Saint Petersburg, Araghchi said Washington’s “excessive demands” were responsible for the…
THREAT TO VIOLENCE: TINUBU AND APC, NOT MAKINDE, ARE TO BLAME
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, April 26, 2026 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to criticisms from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government following remarks made by Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde, during the recently held opposition parties’ national summit in Ibadan. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade…
Taiwo Oyedele Presides Over FAAC, Shares Record ₦2.036 Trillion for March 2026
Abuja, Nigeria | April 23, 2026 The incoming Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has presided over his first meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), overseeing the distribution of a record ₦2.036 trillion as Federation Account revenue for March 2026. The disbursement marks the second time in 2026 that allocations to the…
APC Ogun Caucus Adopts Yayi as Consensus Governorship Candidate for 2027
Abeokuta, Ogun State — Ogun State’s APC caucus has settled the question of who flies the party’s governorship flag in 2027 — and the answer is Solomon Olamilekan Adeola. The decision came out of a high-level caucus meeting in Abeokuta, where party leaders closed ranks around the former senator and shut the door on any…
IYABO OBASANJO SUSPENDS GUBERNATORIAL ASPIRATION AS APC NAMES ADEOLA CONSENSUS CANDIDATE
Senator (Prof.) Iyabo Obasanjo has announced the suspension of her consultations toward the 2027 Ogun State governorship race following the emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development was confirmed at the Ogun APC Caucus meeting held on April 13, 2026, where party leaders agreed…