Politics

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has restored the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), clearing a major legal hurdle confronting the political platform of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Former Cross River State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has explained his earlier assertion that President Bola Tinubu is a formidable politician but weak on governance.

Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has proposed a targeted production subsidy for petroleum products refined in Nigeria, saying the measure would reduce pump prices.

The Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race over the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project.

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has rejected her reported inclusion in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 elections. Her name appeared in the council’s Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate after the structure...

The structure, announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the movement’s National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, comprises zonal and state coordinators as well as directors overseeing critical areas of the campaign.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during her first formal engagement with members of the Diplomatic Corps since her appointment.

The forum, in a statement by its Chairman, Elder Sunday Oibe, urged the President to reverse the latest petrol price increase, saying it came at a time when millions of Nigerians were already struggling with rising food prices, transportation costs and other basic household expenses.

The affected politicians are Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, who is seeking to represent Agege Constituency I, and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo, an aspirant for Agege Constituency II.

The group’s position followed reports that the party’s state Chairman, Aliyu Bello, was planning to organise a protest against Al-Makura over alleged attempts to encourage members of the ruling party to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).