Kebbi NDP Governorship Candidate Promises Guidance, Counselling Units For Youths Value Change
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi The Governorship candidate of the National Democratic Party (NDP) in Kebbi State for the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Alhaji Ahmadu Zumaru has promised to establish guidance and counselling units for the youths…
936 Governorship, Deputy Candidates Submitted For 28 States …INEC To Publish Final List October 10
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to publish the final list of candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday, October 10, 2026, marking another major stage in preparations…
EXCLUSIVE: PVC Collection Begins As Some FCT Centres Record Zero Turnout
The collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded low turnout on Friday. Officials at some designated centers in Abuja said no voters showed up to collect their cards. Checks by LEADERSHIP correspondents at…
FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount: It Is Political, Face-Saving Strategy And They’re Too Late — Sam Amadi
Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts and an analyst with Arise News, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount initiative, describing it as a political response and an attempt by President Bola…
Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount Is A Panic-Driven Publicity Stunt – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day fuel discount at NNPC stations, describing it as a desperate, temporary gesture that cannot repair the damage caused by the crushing cost of fuel. In a statement…
Isong Annang Backs Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For Re-election
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Ahead of next year’s general elections, Isong Annang Ethnic Forum, a socio-political organisation with members drawn from the 10 local government areas of Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district has thrown its weight behind…
Election Results: INEC’s Position, The Law And Practice In Other Democracies
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has urged media organisations to resist declaring privately collated results in the 2027 general election. He made the call at a national stakeholders’ meeting in…
US Lobby Firm Faces Legal Action Over Report Linking Tinubu
Former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ehiozuwa Johnson Agbonayinma, has threatened legal action against United States-based lobbyist Karl Von Batten, also known as Ikemefuna Okeke, over a publication linking his recent petition against…
APC Chieftain Urges Review Of FG’s Reforms, Borrowing
A former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kebbi state, Mallam Salihu Isa Nataro, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review his economic reforms to ensure they delivered immediate relief and tangible benefits to Nigerians.…
Garo/Barau Showdown: Kano APC Chair Warns Against Sabotage Ahead Of 2027 Elections
Following brewing political infighting between Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin, the Kano state Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Umar Haruna Doguwa, has cautioned party…