POLITICS

Admin. Nine senators across different political parties defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday. The senators are Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto State; Eyinnaya Abaribe, Abia; Binos Yaroe, Adamawa; Victor Umeh, Anambra;…

In his acceptance speech, Tenebe said the re-elected executive had formally endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Okpebholo for second terms, noting that both leaders have demonstrated strong performance and improved the lives of Nigerians…

"I am very convinced that the new deputy governor has all it takes to shoulder the responsibilities of the exalted office. I urge you to reaffirm your commitment to the Constitution of our great nation and to the people of Bayelsa State,”…

“As an organisation that prioritises electoral integrity above partisan interests, we observed developments before, during and after the election,” he stated. “Our findings reveal that the elections were peaceful, free, fair, transparent…

Previously, INEC had slated the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly contests were to be conducted on March 6, 2027.

Sources say the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu is expected to take over, and preparations for a formal handover ceremony have already started.

Also, INEC has declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

In a statement, the APC said the reconstitution forms part of a revised composition of the committee ahead of its planned 2026 national convention. The ruling party also expanded the committee’s membership from 73 to 90 members

"There is no static nature in politics because we have alignments and re-alignments. The development and progress of our state is the reason we are in politics. "I do not just take decisions. l consult, l pray and my spirit tells…

* as Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), H.E. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, will serve as Vice Chairman, while the Governor of Yobe State, H.E. Mai Mala Buni, has been named Secretary of the Committee.