•Tinubu and some governors Northern youths under the aegis of The Arewa Youth Assembly, have accused some governors of allegedly working against the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that attempts to destabilise the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could threaten the country’s democrat...
•National Assembly complex, Abuja No fewer than 10 state governors and ex-governors are actively working to replace incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a sweeping political realignment reshaping Nigeria’s legislative landscape. The sitting governors, whose tenure will expire by May 2027, are leveraging their grip on the ...
Details have emerged on the emerging framework for state police being reviewed by governors under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Secretariat, as part of ongoing preparations for anticipated constitutional amendments. In a communique issued after their meeting on April 22 in Abuja, the governors referenced a draft state police framework dev...
•Okonkwo Kenneth Okonkwo is a chieftain of the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC). In this interview, the actor-turned-politician speaks on the 2027 general elections, the heightened insecurity and how state police can be set up to meet constitutional acceptance, among other issues, reports Daily Independent. Excerpts: Some Nigerians ...
•Tinubu (C), Shettima and some APC governors The push for state police gained fresh momentum at the weekend as rising insecurity across the country forced governors, lawmakers and stakeholders into a defining debate, with most states backing the proposal while others warned of abuse, repression and political misuse. From the North to the South...
•Tinubu and ADC logo A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Ladan Salihu, has criticised governors defecting to the ruling party, arguing that relying on President Bola Tinubu for political survival is neither new nor a guarantee of electoral success. Salihu, also a former Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, ...
•Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has bemoaned the defection of governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying although there are only two governors in the party, he is not bothered. On Monday, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State announced his resignation from the PDP, leaving the Bauchi [&hell...
Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, which commenced in 1999, introduced a distinctive political culture that has since become entrenched in the nation’s democratic practice, governors automatically emerge as leaders of their political parties in their respective states. Although this arrangement is not expressly written into the 1999 Constitution or pa...
•Senator Orji Uzor Kalu The five governors of the South-East states have collectively committed an additional N25 billion to support the N140 billion proposed allocation to the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in the 2026 fiscal year, in a move aimed at accelerating development projects across the region. Chairman of the Senate Committ...
•Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has emphasised that traditional rulers are essential pillars of nation-building and sound leadership. He said, “Traditional institutions are key to good governance”, in a call for stronger nation-building efforts. Speaking on Channels Television today, Emir Sanusi said h...

