Kano, Nigeria | July 18, 2025 —Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that his administration has successfully delivered on 85% of the promises made during his 2023 gubernatorial campaign, asserting that the state is on a progressive path of development and reform. Governor Yusuf made the statement on Thursday during a public accountability
Abuja, July 18, 2025 —The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received a total of 134 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. This disclosure comes as the Commission announced the extension of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State. The extension is aimed at
Abuja | July 17, 2025 Presidential candidate and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has raised alarm over alleged financial inducement targeted at some state chairmen of political parties to force their resignation. Kachikwu claimed that certain political figures, whose identities he did not disclose, are offering as much as ₦20
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has expressed scepticism over the strength and sustainability of the emerging opposition coalition, suggesting that internal wrangling and personal ambitions within its ranks may ultimately derail its prospects in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in a recent media interaction, Omisore acknowledged the attention
ENUGU, July 17, 2025 — In a strategic move to enhance Nigeria’s fight against corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) convened a high-level meeting with Attorneys-General from the South-East region in Enugu, aimed at fostering closer collaboration and promoting preventive approaches to curbing graft. The meeting, which brought together key
Governor Adeleke has now been branded a “political orphan” after reportedly seeking refuge in the APC—an overt admission of his desperation, according to ADC spokesman Sola Fasure. On a recent radio show, Fasure claimed Adeleke panicked following setbacks in courtship efforts by the APC leadership, including elder brother Deji’s involvement, which were rebuffed by influential
Senior Advocate Festus Keyamo has strongly criticized former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for stepping down from his political party just one day after the passing of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. In a pointed statement, Keyamo questioned the timing of Atiku’s resignation, describing it as “insensitive” and “ill-timed.” He argued that in moments of national mourning, political figures
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he describes as “irreconcilable differences” within the party. This unexpected development marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, given Atiku’s long-standing association with the PDP as one of its key figures and presidential aspirants. In a
In a brazen escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine between Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, 2025, deploying hundreds of drones and at least one ballistic missile, defying a prior warning issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Ukrainian officials, the coordinated attack involved over 400
In a surprising development ahead of the 2027 general elections, a close confidant of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has hinted that the former Kano State governor is open to replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate. The source, who spoke exclusively with
