Bayelsa Governor Diri Officially Defects to APC, Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid
The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Monday, November 9, 2025, formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic decision aimed at advancing the development of the state and improving the welfare of its people. Speaking at a grand reception […]
Defection Epidemic: Nigerian Politicians’ Crisis of Loyalty
We all know Nigeria’s politics is a tangled web of power, patronage, and ethnicity, where the lines between loyalty and corruption blur. It’s a puzzle with many pieces, each representing a different interest group, all vying for control and resources, with party loyalty often taking a backseat to personal interests. In recent times, a significant […]
We’re Prepared to Complete the Task Against FC Les Aigles – Finidi
Rivers United confront a pivotal evening in Uyo, their temporary venue for international matches, as they welcome FC Les Aigles du Congo for the second leg of their CAF Champions League matchup.Following a tense 0-0 stalemate away in Congo, the Pride of Rivers understand that only a win will secure their advancement to the next […]
Cole Plans Third Bid for Rivers Governorship
In a recent interview, Tonye Cole, a prominent figure in Rivers State politics and former candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his intention to pursue the governorship of Rivers State once more. This marks his third attempt at the position, following unsuccessful runs in the 2019 and 2023 elections. Cole, who has […]
Predicting Nigeria’s 2027 Rigging Strategies Through Game Theory
In the high-stakes arena of Nigerian politics, elections resemble a complex game where players deploy calculated moves to secure victory. Applying game theory, a framework analyzing strategic interactions among rational actors—reveals how the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu might orchestrate manipulations in the 2027 polls. Here, the APC acts as a […]
APC Accuses PDP Governors of Hypocrisy, Failure
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a rebuke to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, accusing them of “odiferous hypocrisy” and a failure to govern their states effectively. APC stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in response to a communique from the PDP governors’ meeting in Zamfara on […]
Datti Warns Against Appointing ‘Election-Rigger’ as Next INEC Chair
The 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stated that Nigeria should not have an individual known for rigging elections take over from the current Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu’s tenure is set to conclude on November 9, 2025. He held Yakubu responsible for some of the […]
APC Secures 12 Seats in By-elections as Tinubu Hails Winners, Commends INEC
President Bola Tinubu has offered his congratulations to the winners of the by-elections held on Saturday, August 16, across 16 constituencies in 12 states. He praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a smooth and largely violence-free exercise. The results, as announced by INEC, showed the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing a significant […]
Rivers APC Chairman Pledges to Secure All Positions in Upcoming LGA Election
The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress in Rivers state, Chief Tony Okocha says his party boycotted the previous local government election held in October 2024 that was not in line with electoral guidelines. While urging the Party Candidates to start their campaigns with confidence Chief Okocha noted that his party was not testing the […]
Rivers NOA Chairman Urges RISIEC to Uphold Basic Standard During LGA Election
Ahead of the August 30th local government election in Rivers State, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressive Congress, APC, has handed over symbolic flags to the Chairmanship candidates and their vice at elaborate ceremonies in Port Harcourt. Addressing the mammoth crowd at the ceremonies which held at separate locations within two days, […]
EFCC Responds to ADC’s ‘Political Bulldog’ Accusation
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rejected accusations from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it is a political tool of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday, the EFCC addressed the ADC’s allegations that it is selectively prosecuting opposition figures […]
Keyamo Dismisses Peter Obi’s Northern Appeal, Touts APC’s Structural Advantage for 2027
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has expressed scepticism about Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party’s ability to win support in northern Nigeria. Keyamo, a prominent member of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has a well-established political structure in the region that the opposition cannot […]