Politics

By Blaise Udunze Do you know that history rarely produces leaders whose names become synonymous with development? In Nigeria’s post-independence political history, only a few governors have achieved that distinction. And, among them stands Dee Sam Mbakwe, whose tenure as Governor of the old Imo State between 1979 and 1983 …

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has urged Nigerians not to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election, accusing him of playing ethnic politics. Lawal made the remarks during a telephone interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday night while reacting to …

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police to the senate. The proposed Constitution Alteration Bill aims to amend relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for the creation and operation of state police in Nigeria. The move follows repeated …

The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) expresses profound outrage, deep sorrow, and unequivocal condemnation over the continued captivity of pupils, students, and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State more than two weeks ago. The sustained ordeal, marked by brutality and psychological terror, is yet another grim reminder of …

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) has urged the federal government to focus on tackling worsening insecurity, economic hardship and the rising cost of living affecting millions of Nigerians. Atiku made the call while reacting to recent comments by the presidency defending Nigeria’s borrowing profile and …

Victor Ochei, former speaker of the Delta state house of assembly has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ochei, who also serves as President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, announced his resignation in a personally signed statement issued on Thursday, ending his decade-long membership of the ruling party. The …

A federal high court sitting in Abuja will today, May 26, 2026, deliver judgment in a suit challenging the eligibility of Goodluck Jonathan, a former president, to contest the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu is expected to rule on whether Jonathan remains qualified to seek the office of President …

Boluwatife, the son of Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, Adeoye Aribasoye, the speaker of the Ekiti state house of assembly, Bolaji Olagbaju; the deputy speaker, and Richard Apolola, the chairman of Ekiti South-West local government, have emerged as candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 …

The Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that a winner has emerged from its governorship primary election held on Thursday. The party maintained that no official result has been announced and urged members of the public to disregard the claims circulating on the …

Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti state and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that the ruling party is gradually losing its vision. He said it could face internal implosion if urgent steps are not taken to address growing discontent within its ranks. Fayemi expressed concern …