The Kogi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the newly announced campaign signage and promotional-material fees imposed by the Kogi State Government ahead of the October 2026 Local Government elections and the 2027 general elections, describing the policy as excessive, disproportionate and undemocratic in its present for...
•Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State (C) and the defectors The wave of defections reshaping the political landscape in Katsina State gathered further momentum yesterday evening as Governor Dikko Radda formally received politicians and supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) into the ruling...
On August 15, 2026, eligible voters across Osun State will head to the polls to elect a governor who will lead the state for the next four years. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 14 candidates — including the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, who is vying for a second term— have been cleared […]
•Jonathan and PDP logo The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki (SAN), today said it had submitted the names of former President Goodluck Jonathan and other candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), while also filing an app...
Despite repeated claims by some leading political parties in the country that they beat the July 11 deadline for uploading their National Assembly candidates into a dedicated portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, checks by our correspondent have revealed the contrary. Multiple sources at INEC have disclosed that no poli...
The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party have confirmed the successful upload of their presidential, vice presidential and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Candidate Nomination Portal, as the electoral body extended the submission deadline for political parties to July 14. Th...
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Plateau State has described as ill-timed, self-serving, and inconsistent with the principles of accountable, transparent, and people-centred governance the proposed bill seeking a life pension for lawmakers in the state. Rejecting the “Pension Allowance Bill for Former Speakers, Deputy Speak...
•Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and PDP logo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State Chapter, has blasted Governor Douye Diri for “doing nothing to alleviate the poor living standards of citizens” despite increased allocations. The party expressed concern over the poor living conditions of many citizens, despite increased revenues ...
The All Progressives Congress recorded a dominant performance in Saturday’s by-elections, securing victories in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano and Kebbi states, while the Peoples Democratic Party retained the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat. The results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday strengthened the APC’...
•Iyabo Obasanjo (C) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State formally welcomed former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo back into its fold following her recent defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). At a rally held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta, the PDP also presented Senator Obasanjo with its senatorial ticket for Ogun...

