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National Assembly

May 25, 2026

Tinubu govt should allow Nigerians to express themselves freely, says Ezekwesili

She decried the alleged harassment and intimidation of dissenting voices and opposition citizens.

Oby Ezekwesili
May 24, 2026

Tinubu accepts APC 2027 presidential ticket, vows robust nationwide security

Mr Tinubu said the task before the party was to sustain continuity, consolidate reforms and strengthen the foundation of a modern Nigeria.

Tinubu in APC dress
May 23, 2026

Aiyedatiwa participates in APC presidential primary, commends peaceful process

The governor joined other party members in the queue to cast his vote.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
May 23, 2026

2027: Shun do-or-die politics, cleric advises politicians

The cleric also advised youths not to allow themselves to be used as agents of violence during elections.

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
May 22, 2026

2027: Gov Otu emerges APC governorship candidate unopposed 

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has been officially declared the winner of the APC governorship primaries held across the state on Thursday

Governor Bassey Otu
May 21, 2026

Eid-el Kabir: Labour Party reschedules primary elections to May 30

Labour Party has rescheduled all the primary elections earlier scheduled for May 27 and May 29 to May 30.

Labour Party members
May 20, 2026

Gov Bago cautions APC flag bearers, urges unity, reconciliation in Niger

Governor Umaru Bago has cautioned candidates for the House of Representatives and Senate not to assume they have won the main elections.

Gov. Umaru Bago
May 19, 2026

Five federal lawmakers lose return tickets in Cross River

Five members currently serving at the National Assembly from Cross River lost their re-election bid following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress primaries.

Emil Inyang, Bassey Akiba, Godwin Offiono, and Mike Etaba
May 19, 2026

Dafinone clinches APC Delta Central senatorial ticket

Announcing results in Ughelli, APC’s National Assembly Primary Committee secretary, Nusa Amagbor, said Mr Dafinone polled 116,252 votes against Mr Omo-Agege’s 3,643 votes.

Ede Dafinone
May 17, 2026

Plateau APC lawmaker Gagdi loses third-term bid in primary election

Mr Gagdi lost the primaries across the three local government areas that make up his constituency.

Yusuf Gagdi