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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has replaced his Deputy, Sen. Umar Abubakar-Tafida, with a former Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad-Augie, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Suleiman

The Prof. Chris Imumolen-led faction of Accord says Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun faces legal and political risks arising from the party’s leadership crisis. Imumolen made the position known in a statement titled ‘Two Reasons Gov. Adeleke is Endorsing President Bola Tinubu,’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as an “advance payment” made by Nigerians against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that the final balance will be delivered in the 2027

Following the official declaration of the Osun State governorship election results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that it is currently reviewing the outcome before deciding on its next line of action. ​The statement

Vice-Presidential Candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says his decision to be running mate to Mr Peter Obi in the 2027 election is for national balance, equity and democratic change. Kwankwaso said this when he featured on the News

By James Ezema Surviving members and prominent figures of the Alliance for Democracy, AD, have reunited in Abuja to reflect on the party’s contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey and discuss the future of the country’s democracy. The reunion, hosted by former Bayelsa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the winner of the state’s gubernatorial election following his decisive victory across 19 of the 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs). ​The announcement was made at exactly 7:24

National Leader, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Seriake Dickson has expressed concern over the alleged monetisation of Nigeria’s electoral process, saying the development poses serious threats to democracy. Dickson, a former Bayelsa Governor made his feelings know on Saturday in Abuja while

By Olajide Idowu Sen. Lere Oyewumi, a chieftain of the Accord Party in Osun, on Saturday alleged election in some polling units in his ward in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, were disrupted by suspected political thugs. He made the allegation after

By Moromoke Akanji A former Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC), Sen. Mudashiru Hussein, has commended security agencies for ensuring a peaceful atmosphere during Saturday’s governorship election in Osun. Hussein, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), gave the commendation