Ize-Iyamu Denies Fake Newspaper Claim, Moves to Sue Over Defamation
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has rejected allegations linking him to a manipulated newspaper front page and is preparing legal action against those he accuses of spreading false claims. Speaking in Benin City, Ize-Iyamu dismissed reports suggesting he fabricated a version of Vanguard Newspaper that declared him winner of a senatorial […]
APC Primaries: Governor Alia Secures Return Ticket for 2027 Election
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, securing the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections after a landslide victory. The results of the direct primary election, announced on Thursday in Makurdi, showed that Governor Alia polled 367,786 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Jeffrey Kuranun and […]
APC Confirms 25 Governorship Candidates as Delays Hit Kwara,Bauchi Primaries
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, has successfully produced governorship candidates in 25 states, although internal disagreements and logistical challenges forced a delay in primaries in Kwara and Bauchi states. The postponement, according to party spokesman Felix Morka, followed consultations aimed at ensuring a credible and orderly process. However, the decision triggered suspicion among […]
Fubara Withdraws from APC Race Amid Rising Primary Tensions
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading into a crucial round of governorship primaries across Nigeria, with rising tension over attempts to enforce consensus candidates ahead of the 2027 elections. In several states, party leaders have pushed for unity by endorsing single candidates, but not all aspirants agreed. Some insisted on open contests to test […]
Desmond Elliot Withdraws from APC Primary, Cites Intimidation
Lawmaker Desmond Elliot has pulled out of the All Progressives Congress (All Progressives Congress) primary election for the Surulere 1 constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, raising concerns over alleged intimidation. He made this known on Wednesday at the Paddington mini stadium along Western Avenue, where the primary was taking place. Elliot said […]
The APC Conducted Only One Edo South Senatorial Primary And Engr. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama Won It — By Dan Osa-Ogbegie, Esq.
That primary election was conducted by the duly constituted National Assembly Primary Election Committee appointed and authorised by the National Headquarters of the APC in accordance with the Constitution of the party and the Electoral Act.
2027: Former Public Office Holders Lead APC List Of Unscreened Senatorial Aspirants
Prominent former public office holders, including former Director-General of the Silverbird Group, ex-federal lawmakers and past senators, have appeared on the list of senatorial aspirants reportedly not cleared by the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee ahead of the party’s senatorial primaries.
Desmond Elliott Raises Alarm Over Withdrawn Security, Alleges Intimidation Ahead of APC Primaries
The development comes amid reported tensions in the constituency as Elliott pushes for re-election. Several APC members and officials have been accused of using threats of job loss and denial of future benefits to sway support.
Violence Erupts at Lagos APC Primary, One Dead
A violent incident disrupted the House of Representatives primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos, leaving one person dead and several others injured. The clash reportedly took place on Saturday in the Ikotun area, specifically around Ile-Iwe in Egbe, where party members had gathered for the exercise. What began as a peaceful voting […]
EXCLUSIVE: APC Aspirant Under Fire as Stakeholders Petition Screening Committee Over Alleged EFCC Links
The petitioners urged the APC leadership to critically scrutinize the aspirant over allegations bordering on breach of trust, abuse of office, cheating, and alleged misappropriation of public funds. They further claimed that reports linking the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to some of the allegations had already become a subject of public discussion within and outside the constituency.