Category : Presidential Affairs


Atiku Mourns Death of Longtime Ally Ifeanyi Izeze

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ifeanyi Izeze, a key member of his media team for two decades. Izeze was also an ordained preacher and Niger Delta figure.

Peter Obi Denies Seeking Support from Tinubu's Aide

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has refuted claims by President Bola Tinubu's media aide that he sought his support during the 2023 election campaign, dismissing the allegation as unworthy of response.

Three Northern PDP Senators Defect to Ruling APC

In a significant political realignment, three senators from Adamawa and Zamfara states have resigned from the opposition PDP and joined the ruling APC, announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Wednesday's plenary session.

Wike Upgrades Abuja Chiefs for Backing Tinubu in Polls

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promoted traditional rulers in Abuja, elevating second-class chiefs to first-class and third-class to second-class status. This move comes as a reward for their support of President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates in the recent

Tinubu Nominates Two RMAFC Commissioners, Senate Acts

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of Amina Gamawa and Abdullahi Muktar to the Senate for confirmation as RMAFC commissioners, with the Senate Committee on National Planning tasked to report back within a week.

Five Governors Yet to Join APC Amid Party's 31-State Control

As Nigeria's political landscape shifts ahead of the 2027 elections, the APC now governs 31 states, with only five governors remaining outside the ruling party's fold. This article details those governors and their current political affiliations.

Minister Reacts as Zamfara Governor Defects to APC

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has welcomed Governor Dauda Lawal's defection from PDP to APC, pledging collaboration on development and security in Zamfara ahead of the 2027 elections.

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