Emergency Plenary: National Assembly Set to Review 2027 Presidential Election Date, May Shift Poll to Feb 13
The National Assembly of Nigeria has announced an emergency plenary session scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, cutting short its recess amid strong indications that lawmakers may shift the 2027 presidential election to February 13. According to a notice signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, senators and members of the House […]
Ogun ADC Suspends Chairman Femi Soluade Over Alleged Chaos at Jimi Lawal’s Governorship Declaration
The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its State Chairman, Dr Femi Soluade, following a vote of no confidence passed by the State Executive Committee (SEC). The decision comes amid allegations that Soluade led armed individuals to disrupt the governorship declaration of Jimi Lawal in Abeokuta. ADC Passes Vote of […]
Olawepo-Hashim Urges PDP Unity After Strategic Meeting With Bala Mohammed
A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has intensified calls for party unity following a strategic meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, ahead of forthcoming elections. Governor Mohammed, who also chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, received the presidential hopeful during what insiders described as a high-level solidarity and consultation […]
Tinubu’s Adamawa Visit Fuels Fresh Defection Rumours Around Fintiri
President Bola Tinubu is set for a one-day official visit to Adamawa State on Monday, a trip that has reignited political speculation over Governor Ahmadu Fintiri and his alleged plan to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The President’s visit to Yola comes less than 48 hours after his trip […]
Nigeria Must Get It Right in 2027 — Peter Obi Declares
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to unite and “rescue the country” ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that Nigeria must correct the mistakes of past elections. Speaking at the OBIDIENT Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Obi emphasised that the 2027 general election would be decisive […]
FG Enforces Eight-Year Tenure for Directors, Permanent Secretaries
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to strictly enforce the eight-year tenure policy for directors and the statutory tenure limit for permanent secretaries, following renewed instructions from the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). The directive reinforces compliance with the revised Public Service Rules (PSR) […]