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The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially presented the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, nomination form to its governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, confirming him as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The presentation took place on Tuesday at the party’s state secretariat in Ilorin and was conducted by the Kwara APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, in the presence of party leaders, executives, stakeholders and supporters. The event marked a key stage in the party’s preparations for the forthcoming governorship election while reinforcing calls for unity and reconciliation within the APC. Speaking after receiving the nomination form, Danladi expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the national leadership of the party, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, party executives, ward leaders and stakeholders for their support and confidence. He also acknowledged fellow aspirants who participate...

 State governors of the All Progressive Congress APC have reviewed the outcome of the party's primary elections across the country and resolved to meet with the National Chairman of the APC, Netanwe Yilwatda, and other party leaders to strategise ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Progressives Governors' Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the forum's meeting, which ended in the early hours of Tuesday in Abuja. Uzodimma said the meeting reviewed the outcome of the APC primaries nationwide, the recent Ekiti State governorship election, and several by-elections in which the party recorded victories. According to him, the governors also deliberated on governance and resolved to intensify efforts to improve the welfare of Nigerians. "We are determined to work on solving the issues and difficulties in our democratic system and making sure our people are in a better situation," he said. Th...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,565,873 Nigerians successfully completed voter registration as of June 26 under Phase III of its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The commission disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja through statistics released at the end of the seventh week of the exercise, revealing that the figure comprises 620,933 online pre-registrations and 944,940 physical registrations. INEC, however, noted that the figures remain provisional pending a comprehensive data clean-up, public claims and objections, and verification through the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). According to the commission, Kano State recorded the highest number of registrants with 118,207, representing 7.55 per cent of the total. Lagos followed with 78,360 registrants, accounting for five per cent, while Delta recorded 76,395 registrants, representing 4.88 per cent. The commission also announced the temporary suspension of voter regist...

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, marking the first major reform of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. The approval was granted at the federal executive council meeting held in Abuja on Monday as part of efforts to reposition the NYSC into a skills-focused and productivity-driven institution aligned with the Federal Government’s economic and youth development agenda. A major component of the reform is the introduction of a civilian-led operational structure for the scheme, while the military will continue to provide security support for corps members across the country. The council also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to amend the NYSC Act and other relevant regulations to provide legal backing for the implementation of the reforms. Announcing the development, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, described the initiative ...

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle, relieving all his advisers and several key aides of their appointments. The development was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor's Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola. According to the statement, the affected officials include all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants. The reshuffle also affected the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor. The statement explained that the decision was aimed at creating opportunities for more members of the ruling party while injecting fresh energy into the administration. "The decision, which is meant to extend opportunities to more party members and inject fresh energy into the administration, also affected the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor," the statement read. Governor AbdulRazaq expressed appreciation to...

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has strengthened its political base in Oyo State following the defection of members of the Accord Party, African Democratic Congress (ADC) and All Progressives Congress (APC) to the party in Oluyole Local Government Area ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defectors were formally received at a political rally held in the Olomi area of Ibadan by the APM governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, and the party's House of Representatives candidate for Oluyole Federal Constituency, Engr. Akeem Olatunji. The event drew party leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, market stakeholders, women groups and supporters from across the local government, with the new members arriving in large numbers wearing branded APM shirts. The defectors pledged their loyalty to the party and expressed confidence in its ability to provide purposeful leadership and responsive governance in Oyo State. Speaking at the rally, Adekanmbi described the defections fr...

Youths under the Coalition of Kwara All Progressives Congress Young Stakeholders have called for comprehensive reconciliation within the ruling party following the conclusion of its 2027 governorship and other primary elections. The group also reaffirmed its support for the APC governorship candidate, Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, describing his emergence from the May 22, 2026 primary election as credible and urging party members to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the coalition's coordinator, Mallam Biola Nasir, said the youths fully backed Danladi's candidature, noting that the Senator Musilu Obanikoro-led primary election committee had confirmed his victory. “We unequivocally affirm our support for the governorship candidate, endorsed by our party leader, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,” Nasir said. He urged aggrieved party members to embrace dialogue and utilise established party mechanisms to resolve grievances rather than taki...

The ALUBARIKA Movement has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hammed and injuries sustained by several members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a tragic accident during the Walk for Ambo Victory solidarity procession in Ede, Osun State. The unfortunate incident occurred while APC leaders and supporters were awaiting the arrival of the party's gubernatorial candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), at the event venue. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Kehinde Olamolu, the movement described the incident as heartbreaking and extended its condolences to the family of the deceased, injured party members, and the wider APC family. According to the statement, the movement received news of the accident with profound sadness, noting the pain and grief it has caused affected families, friends, and members of the progressive community. The ALUBARIKA Movement particularly sympathised with the family of Hammed, praying that Almighty Allah forgives hi...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking to establish state police across Nigeria as part of efforts to reform the country's security architecture. The proposed legislation seeks to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to provide the legal and institutional framework for the creation, regulation and operation of state police forces by subnational governments. The move represents a major step in the Federal Government's push to decentralise policing and strengthen the capacity of states to address security challenges within their jurisdictions. Tinubu has consistently advocated constitutional reforms to allow state governments play a greater role in maintaining law and order, citing the growing threat posed by terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes across the country. In February, the President urged the National Assembly to fast-track constitutional amendments that would pave the way for the...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Peter Ayodele Fayose, has declared that he will work against Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in future political contests, accusing him of betraying trust and dismantling his political structure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fayose made the declaration during an interview in which he explained that his opposition to Makinde stemmed from what he described as unfair treatment and actions that weakened his influence within the party. He alleged that the Oyo governor undermined political allies and contributed to the destruction of the PDP's structure in the South-West region. According to Fayose, politics is founded on mutual respect and fairness, adding that his longstanding contributions to the PDP should not be disregarded. He said his relationship with Makinde deteriorated after what he considered a betrayal of trust and deliberate efforts to weaken his political base. Drawing an analogy to illustrate his position, Fayose said taking awa...

A group of legislative lawyers under the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling the House of Representatives to issue an arrest warrant against the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Suleiman. The suit follows allegations that Suleiman failed to honour a summons issued by the House Committee on Legislative Library, Research and Documentation over his alleged participation in the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in Kwara State without resigning his appointment. The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Library, Research and Documentation, Yusuf Galambi, were named as respondents in the suit filed by the association through its counsel, J. J. Lamy. The plaintiffs are seeking an order of mandamus directing the ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election, describing the outcome of Saturday’s governorship poll as a strong endorsement of continuity, stability and people-centred governance. Tinubu conveyed the message in a statement issued following the declaration of Oyebanji, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, as the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday. The President commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct during the election and for renewing their mandate for the governor. He also praised security agencies for maintaining law and order throughout the electoral process, contributing to a peaceful exercise. Tinubu urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to sustain the conduct of peaceful, free, fair and credible elections as the country prepares for the Osun State governorship election in August and the 2027 general elections. Acco...

  The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the incumbent Governor of Ekiti State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Biodun Oyebanji, winner of the 2026 governorship election in the state. Announcing the results on Sunday, the Returning Officer for the election, Adenike Oladiji, said Oyebanji secured a total of 319,224 votes to emerge victorious in the keenly contested poll. According to the official results released by the commission, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Oluwole Oluyede, garnered 40,543 votes to finish second, while Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Party polled 12,872 votes. Oladiji formally declared Oyebanji as the winner after the collation of results from across the state, confirming that the APC candidate met the constitutional requirements to retain his mandate as governor of Ekiti State.

The Federal Government has urged journalists and media organisations to prioritise national stability and patriotism by avoiding prominent coverage of terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements, arguing that such publicity inadvertently serves their interests. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Thursday while addressing a two day National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in collaboration with the Department of State Services in Abuja. The summit, themed “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building,” brought together security chiefs, journalists, policymakers and public relations professionals to discuss collaboration in addressing Nigeria's security challenges. Idris said that while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration remains committed to protecting press freedom, journalists must exercise responsibility in reporting security issues to avoid glorifying criminal activiti...

The Federal Government has announced plans to explore arrangements that would allow journalists to be embedded with military units during selected operations in a bid to improve the accuracy of security reporting and enhance public understanding of counter-insurgency and internal security efforts. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), disclosed the initiative on Thursday at the National Security Summit organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists in partnership with the Department of State Services in Abuja. Represented by his Special Adviser, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole (retd.), the minister said the proposal is aimed at strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies while promoting transparency and building public confidence in military operations. The summit, themed “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building,” brought together security chiefs, policymakers, media executives, academics and civil society representati...

  The Allied Peoples Movement has unveiled Engr. Mufutau Ope Salawu as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. Salawu was presented to party members and stakeholders on Wednesday during an event held at the PDP/APM State Secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The deputy governorship candidate previously served in various capacities at both the local and state government levels before his nomination. His emergence was unanimously adopted by stakeholders and members of the party who attended the unveiling ceremony. Speaking at the event, the APM governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, said Salawu was carefully selected because of his experience and track record in public service. Adekanmbi expressed confidence that the deputy governorship candidate would contribute significantly to the party's campaign and governance agenda ahead of the 2027 election. Further details of the unveiling were still being awaited at the time of filing thi...

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark has urged party members, supporters and candidates not to be discouraged by the Federal High Court judgment in Abuja which reportedly ordered the deregistration of the ADC and some other political parties. The position of the party was disclosed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan. Reacting while receiving a delegation of party candidates in Abuja on Monday, Mark described the judgment delivered by Justice Peter Lifu as “an arrow fired at the heart of Nigeria’s democracy,” insisting that the ruling would be overturned by higher courts. He recalled that the Court of Appeal had earlier granted a stay of proceedings in the matter and adjourned further hearing to October 27, 2027, raising questions over the validity of delivering judgment while the appellate court order remained in effect. According to him, the decision does not satisfy legal and procedural requirements a...

The Unofficial Aides to Governor Ademola Adeleke have congratulated the Osun State governor on the official flag-off of his re-election campaign, describing the development as the beginning of another phase in the state’s development journey. In a statement, the group reaffirmed its support for Governor Adeleke, stating that its backing is based on what it described as visible achievements, people-centred leadership and policies aimed at improving the welfare of residents. According to the aides, the administration has recorded progress in key sectors, including workers’ welfare, pension administration, road infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, support for small businesses and community development. The group also commended the governor’s approach to youth inclusion, noting that young people have been given opportunities to participate actively in governance and contribute to decision-making processes in the state. They stated that the administration has demonstrated confidence in ...

The Oyo State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a work-free day to commemorate and celebrate the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, who said the decision reflects the government’s recognition of the significance of the Hijrah to Muslims across the state. According to the statement, the Hijrah commemorates the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622AD, an event regarded as a major turning point in Islamic history. The state government said the declaration of the public holiday was made as a gesture of respect and solidarity with the Muslim community. Oyelade urged residents to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace, unity and prosperity in Oyo State and Nigeria. He also encouraged citizens to reflect on the values and teachings associated with the Hijrah and embrace the spirit of brotherhood, coexistence and collective progress. The commissioner not...

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, Independent National Electoral Commission, to deregister the African Democratic Congress, Accord Party and other political parties over alleged constitutional breaches. The ruling was delivered on Monday in a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators seeking the deregistration of several political parties ahead of the 2027 general election. However, available reports indicate that proceedings and judgment in the matter had previously been suspended and adjourned indefinitely following a stay of proceedings secured at the Court of Appeal, with a new date for further action yet to be officially communicated.  The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026, was instituted against INEC and political parties including the ADC, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party, Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party over alleged violations of constitutional ...

A fresh crisis has emerged within the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress following the public rejection of Speaker Salihu Yakubu Danladi as the party’s governorship candidate by the APC Elders Caucus. Addressing a press conference in Ilorin on Monday, the elders said Danladi’s emergence as the party’s flagbearer had triggered concerns among party members and stakeholders across the state. The caucus warned that the APC risks losing the 2027 governorship election if internal dissatisfaction and concerns raised by party stakeholders are not addressed. According to the group, its position was not motivated by personal interests but by what it described as concern for the future and electoral fortunes of the ruling party in Kwara State. The elders stated that while Danladi has the constitutional right to contest for higher office, they are not convinced he possesses the broad political appeal required to unite party members and attract undecided voters ahead of the electi...

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday evening attacked Kautikari Village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing one person and setting part of the Government Day Secondary School ablaze. The attack, which occurred at about 6:45 p.m., targeted the junior secondary section of the school, where a block containing five classrooms and a staff office was destroyed by fire. Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Education Secretary of Chibok Local Government Area, Malah Kyari, said the insurgents invaded the community, killed a resident and razed the school facilities. "I can confirm that the insurgents attacked the Kautikari community yesterday, killed one person, and set ablaze one block containing five classrooms and an office at Kautikari JSS," Kyari said. The Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, also confirmed the attack, stating that joint security forces successfully repelled the assailants and prevented furthe...

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has selected former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The development was confirmed on Saturday by the immediate past chairman of the ADC in Rivers State, Leader Sampson, who told Newsmen that Amaechi had accepted the vice presidential nomination. “Yes,” Sampson said when asked whether the former Rivers State governor had agreed to serve as Atiku's running mate. Amaechi contested the ADC presidential primary election but lost to Atiku, the former vice president, who emerged as the party's flag bearer. Before the primary election, Amaechi had publicly stated that he did not purchase the party's presidential nomination form with the intention of later accepting the position of vice president. Following the conclusion of the primary, Amaechi also rejected the outcome of the exercise, with some aggrieved members of the party alleging...

Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Housing and Power, Babatunde Fashola, has described elections as inherently imperfect exercises, urging Nigerians to recognise the challenges involved in conducting nationwide polls and to focus on strengthening democratic institutions beyond the electoral process. Fashola made the remarks on Friday while speaking at The Platform , a public policy forum held in Lagos as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. According to the former governor, elections, particularly presidential contests, involve extensive logistical operations across the federation, making absolute perfection difficult to achieve. “Elections are an imperfect event because they require a large logistical operation across a federation,” Fashola said. He explained that the conduct of presidential elections requires thousands of polling units across the country to carry out identical procedures simultaneously despite varying local conditions and ...

Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola has said he did not receive security votes at any point during his eight-year administration, dismissing the notion that governors are directly paid such funds. Fashola made the disclosure on Friday while speaking at a panel session during the June 12 Democracy Day programme organised by The Platform . The former governor, who also served as Minister of Works, Power and Housing under the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, responded to questions on the role and impact of security votes amid Nigeria's growing security challenges. Appearing alongside former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Fashola described the suggestion that security votes are paid directly to governors as laughable, insisting that he never personally received any such funds while in office. According to him, all funds accruing to the Lagos State Government during his tenure were domiciled in the state's Ministry of Budget and Economic Plann...

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said that a legislature that lacks the independence to reject executive proposals has failed in its constitutional responsibility and cannot effectively serve the people. Saraki made the assertion on Friday while speaking during the June 12, 2026 edition of The Platform , a public affairs programme aired on Channels Television. The former Senate President argued that the National Assembly must exercise its oversight functions independently and subject executive proposals to proper scrutiny rather than approving them without critical examination. According to him, the legislature serves as an important institution where differing interests in a diverse nation can be debated peacefully without threatening national unity. “So, what I learned in those four years in the National Assembly as Senate President is that a legislature that cannot say no is not a legislature at all,” Saraki said. He added that a parliament which merely receives proposals f...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that schoolchildren and teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Oriire Local Government Area remain in captivity within the Old Oyo National Park, assuring residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to secure their release. The governor made the disclosure on Friday in Newsletter No. 140, stating that intelligence reports indicate the victims are still being held within the expansive forest reserve, which remains the focus of ongoing rescue operations. Makinde noted that it has been 27 days since the pupils and teachers were abducted during coordinated attacks on Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School and L.A. Primary School in Esiele, leaving their families and communities in continued distress and uncertainty. He acknowledged the emotional toll the incident has taken on affected families, saying he understood that repeated assurances of rescue may provide little comfort as the days in cap...

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, urging them to take ownership of the nation’s future rather than seek opportunities abroad. Tinubu made the call on Friday during his Democracy Day address, his fourth since assuming office in May 2023, against the backdrop of increasing emigration among young and skilled Nigerians. Addressing the youth, the President stressed that Nigeria’s future depends on the commitment of its citizens to build and transform the country. According to him, young Nigerians should invest their talents and energy in the nation by working, innovating, participating in governance and contributing to national development. The President's appeal comes amid the continued "japa" trend, which has seen many professionals in sectors such as technology, healthcare and academia relocate abroad in search of better opportunities. Tinubu said his administration remains committed to ensuring...

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the promotion of 374 officers serving in the Kwara State Police Command as part of ongoing efforts to reward diligence, professionalism and dedicated service within the Nigeria Police Force. The promotion exercise, which is part of a nationwide elevation of deserving personnel across the force, affected officers across various ranks in the command. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Kwara State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, 365 police constables were promoted to the rank of corporal, while two corporals were elevated to sergeant. The statement further disclosed that five sergeants were promoted to inspector, while two superintendents of police were advanced to the rank of chief superintendent of police. Commending the beneficiaries, the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, described the promotions as recognition of the officers’ commitment, sacrifice and con...

Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it. In the coming days, Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections. I urge INEC, security agencies, and all parties to ensure these polls are peaceful and credible. Democracy fails when citizens doubt the process. To our National Assembly, Judiciary, the Press, and Civil Society: you are the guardrails of our republic. Criticise me, disagree with me, but never stop believing in Nigeria. To our young people: Nigeria is your home and your future. Build here, code here, work here, and vote here. Every great nation was built ...