POLITICS

“The ward exco has always advised its members to desist from actions capable of ridiculing our party, but your recent actions have shown that you are not willing to respect and abide by the constitution and actions of our great party.”…

The judgment is already generating reactions within political circles, as observers say it could reshape the internal structure of the ADC and influence the direction the party takes in the coming months.

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