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Tinubu’s Re-election: APC unveils registration portal for support groups
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Support Groups Mobilisation Directorate has unveiled an online registration portal for support groups ahead of the 2027 general election. Mr Silas Agara, Director of the Directorate, announced this at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, saying the platform would coordinate support groups and mobilise voters for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
2027: Tinubu will get over 70% of northern votes, APC chairman noasts
By Emmanuel Mogbede The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the North will deliver more than 70 per cent of its votes to President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Yilwatda spoke on Saturday in Abuja at the opening of Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), a political pressure group mobilising support for Tinubu and the APC.
Tinubu’s re-election critical to economy development – Opposition candidates
The Forum of Governorship Candidates of Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), says the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, is critical to the country’s economy and infrastructure development. Mr Aboki Bayonga, the chairman of the forum and its Taraba governorship candidate, said this at a news conference held on Friday in Abuja.
APC asks INEC to enforce Supreme Court judgment on parties’ membership registers
By Emmanuel Mogbede Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce the Supreme Court judgment on the submission and use of political parties’ membership registers for primaries, congresses and conventions. Supreme Court had in the judgment delivered on Sept. 24 in INEC v Zenith Labour Party affirmed section 77 of the 2026 Electoral Act.
Dissident Benue APC members may sabotage Tinubu’s reelection, Group warns
By Emmanuel Mogbede An interest group, Concerned Benue All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders, has activities of some members of the party, if allowed to continue, could undermine President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the state and Nigeria in general. The group’s Spokesman, Mr Dominic Alancha, said this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.
Group says re-electing Tinubu in 2027 critical to national stability
All Progressives Congress (APC) support group, Fatima Umar-Shinkafi Support Group, says re-electing President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027 is critical for Nigeria’s stability. Chairman of the group, Prof. Kabiru Jabaka, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving members who paid him a courtesy visit. “It is important to re-elect Tinubu in 2027 for the country’s stability, equity, national cohesion and social justice.
Sylva’s defection: APC still intact in Bayelsa – Nabena
A former All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena, says the party is still intact in Bayelsa in spite of the defection of former Gov Timipre Sylva. Nabena stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, while reacting to Sylva’s defection from the party. He assured that APC would win elections at all levels in the state, with or without Sylva.
Ogun Governorship Race: APC petitions I-G over alleged impostor
News Express | 26th Aug 2026 | 105 By EMMANUEL Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate and prosecute Mr Abayomi Hunye. The party accused Hunye of impersonation for allegedly parading himself as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election. Mr Ayoola Olajolo, APC Director of Administration, signed the petition made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja.
APC seeks prosecution of Ogun 2027 ‘governorship impostor’ Abayomi Hunye
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate and prosecute Mr Abayomi Hunye for parading himself as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun election. Mr Ayoola Olajolo, APC Director of Administration, signed the petition made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. In the petition, APC urged the police to investigate Hunye and prosecute him for alleged impersonation and other offences arising from his activities.
Why APC must win Osun governorship election – Yilwatda
Politics Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 28th July, 2026 Quick Read According to him, the election, being the last off-season election ahead of 2027, would be a litmus test for APC, as it would measure the party's level of preparedness for the 2027 general elections. By Emmanuel Mogbede The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nantawe Yilwatda has explained why the party must win the August 15, 2026, Osun governorship election.
Uzodimma to Chair Osun Governorship National Campaign Council
Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) is to Chair the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun Governorship National Campaign Council and its sub committees. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to Morka, the council has Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe; Sen. Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate; and Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives as Co-Chairmen.
Institutions, communities move forward when vision is matched by execution – Osinbajo
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s former Vice-President has said that institutions and communities move forward when vision is matched by execution. He said this at the Rotary Club Abuja Metro 17th President Investiture, Fund Raising and Book Lunch which ended in the early hours of Friday in Abuja. The former Vice-President added that the greatest legacy in leadership was not what was accumulated, but what was contributed to make life better for all.
Imbibe integrity in public service, Gowon, Buhari’s associates urge Nigerians
News Express | 14th Jul 2026 | 17 By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE Prominent Nigerian leaders and associates of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari have called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of integrity in service to the country as demonstrated by the former president. They made the call while paying glowing tributes to Buhari at a solemn gathering organised to mark the first year remembrance of the late Nigerian leader in Abuja on Monday.
APC hails timely candidate submission
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it met the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for submitting candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Morka said the APC completed the submission in spite of fielding a significantly larger number of candidates for various elective offices across the country.
APC drops 6 senatorial, 19 Reps candidates on final list to INEC
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has dropped five senatorial and 19 House of Representatives candidates from the final lists of candidates forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Among those dropped were former Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam and former Ondo State House of Representatives member, Gbenga Elegbeleye.
APC governors resolve to solve problems, challenges facing country’s democratic space
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, under the aegis of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has resolved to work towards solving the problems and challenges facing the country’s democratic space. Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum said the resolution was reached at the forum’s meeting which ended at the early hours of Tuesday in Abuja. Our correspondent reports that the PGF is an umbrella body of all serving APC governors.
Primaries: Purported list of successful candidates fake, unauthorized - APC
News Express | 28th Jun 2026 | 38 APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned the purported official list of successful candidates from its recently-held primaries in circulation, describing it as fake and unauthorised.
APC has number, strength to win any election – Yilwatda makes strong claims
By Emmanuel Mogbede All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the party has the number and strength to win the forthcoming Ekiti governorship election and the 2027 presidential election. Yilwatda made the statement while inaugurating the APC National Campaign Council for Ekiti Governorship election, slated for June 20 in Abuja. The chairman presented flag of the party to APC governorship candidate, Gov. Biodun Oyenbanji contesting for a second term in office.
Nentawe Yilwatda: Harbinger Of Our Hope
July 24, 2025 may easily pass as one of the most remarkable days in the political journey of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda. It was the day he emerged as the consensus nominee to lead Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Yilwatda was nominated to replace Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who resigned from the position, citing health concerns. Now 57, the APC governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections should ordinarily be basking in the warmth of a rare political glory.
Yilwatda: It Is My Job To Cause Opposition Implosion
The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said he would have no apologies if his political strategy helps to trigger an implosion within opposition parties. GWG.ng reports that Yilwatda spoke on Monday during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed growing tensions within opposition platforms, especially the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
Outrage, Support As APC Women Escape Death After APC Primary (Video)
A group of women returning from the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary in Ekeremor, Bayelsa State, narrowly escaped death on May 24, 2026, after their vehicle somersaulted along the Sagbama–Ekeremor Road. GWG.ng reports that a viral video from the scene showed the overturned white-and-red vehicle lying by the roadside as bystanders and rescuers rushed to pull the passengers from the wreckage.
Yilwatda Dismisses Doubts, Says APC Primary Transparent
Abuja, May 24, 2026 (NAN) National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has described as transparent, the collation and announcement of results of the party’s presidential primary election from all the 36 states of the federation and the FCT. Yilwatda, while speaking at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Sunday in Abuja, venue of the final collation and announcement of the results, commended the Sen.
Not quick-fix policies – Yilwatda defends, lists gains of Tinubu’s reforms
By Emmanuel Mogbede Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has put up a strong defence of reforms of President Bola Tinubu, saying they are not quick-fix policies, but strategic, long-term overhauls designed to rebuild Nigeria’s economy. The APC National Chairman said this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Mr Abimbola Tooki on Sunday in Abuja.
BREAKING: APC postpones reps primaries
News Express | 15th May 2026 | 167 By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its House of Representatives primary election from Friday, May 15, to Saturday, May 16. The exercise is part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, announced the adjustment in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. “Previously announced dates for Senate, State Assembly, governorship and presidential primaries remain unchanged,” Morka said.
ECN DG denies EFCC arrest, says he honoured invitation
News Published By Paul Dada Date 14th May, 2026 Quick Read He said the public should allow the relevant agencies to carry out their responsibilities so that the facts would emerge through lawful, transparent, and due process. By Emmanuel Mogbede Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, Director-General, Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has denied being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as reported in the media.
APC shifts Reps primaries
Politics Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 14th May, 2026 Quick Read The previously announced dates for Senate, State Assembly, governorship and presidential primaries remain unchanged,” Morka said By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its House of Representatives primary election from Friday, May 15, to Saturday, May 16. The exercise is part of preparations for the 2027 general elections.
APC unmoved by Obi’s defection from ADC to NDC, says Yilwatda
News Express | 7th May 2026 | 123 APC National Chairman, Prof Nantewe Yilwatda APC National Chairman, Prof Nantewe Yilwatda By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the APC, says the party is unconcerned about Mr Peter Obi’s defection from ADC to NDC. Yilwatda spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the ongoing purchase and submission of APC nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 elections.
2027: APC extends sales of forms, submission deadline
News Express | 1st May 2026 | 30 By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has extended the sales of the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to aspirants from May 2 to May 4. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Durosinmi Meseko, who announced this while speaking with newsmen at the national secretariat on Thursday in Abuja, said the decision was taken at the party’s NWC meeting.
2027: Faleke picks APC nomination forms for Tinubu
News Express | 28th Apr 2026 | 1,092 By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE President Bola Tinubu has formally joined the presidential race to re-contest his position in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election, following the purchase of the APC Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forms, valued at N100 million, were picked for the president at the Abuja Continental Hotel by Mr James Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives.
2027: Presidential aspirant wants Nigerians to shun money bag politics
Mr Osifo Stanley, a presidential aspirant in the 2027 general election, on Monday in Abuja, urged Nigerians to shun money bag politics if the country must move forward. Stanley, an astute entrepreneur, said this at a news conference while declaring his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
APC tackles Makinde over “Operation Wetie” comments
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for invoking the history of “Operation Wetie” during a summit of opposition political parties in Ibadan. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary in a statement while reacting to comments made by Makinde, termed the remarks as a dangerous incitement and a threat to national security. ”Makinde’s comments are reckless, and a clear and present threat to peace and national security.
APC revises timetable, moves presidential primary to May 23
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised 2027 election timetable of the party, shifting its presidential primary to May 23. The adjustment was confirmed to journalists in Abuja on Thursday by Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, after the party’s 186th NWC meeting. He said the presidential primary earlier fixed for May 15 has now been rescheduled to Saturday, May 23, alongside other revised election dates.
APC releases timetable for 2027 General Elections, pegs presidential form at N100m
News Express | 21st Apr 2026 | 20 The APC 2027 General Election Schedule and Timetable The APC 2027 General Election Schedule and Timetable By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Elections. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the schedule of activities was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Sulaiman Argungu.
Ex-PDP’s Olisa Metuh, others appointed to lead Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Ambassadors
By Emmanuel Mogbede Chief Olisa Metuh, a former national publicity secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has been appointed as the head of the Directorate of Organisation and Mobilisation of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) The RHA was established in November 2025 as a strategic platform to disseminate the programmes, policies and achievements of the Tinubu-led administration across states.
We’ll not allow take over of APC structures by defectors – Yilwatda
Politics Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 15th April, 2026 Quick Read He further noted that so far, no APC member had complained of being cheated or deprived in any way, adding that the party’s Constitution would be strictly enforced in its coming congresses. By Emmanuel Mogbede Prof.
Easter: Yilwatda urges Nigerians to remain hopeful, pray for nation
By Emmanuel Mogbede The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has charged Nigerians to remain hopeful, law-abiding, and committed to the task of building a secure, united and prosperous nation. He gave the charge in his Easter message to Christians across Nigeria, issued late Sunday night in Abuja and signed by Mr. Abimbola Tooki, his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy.
“A party that can’t fix itself, can’t fix Nigeria,” APC blasts Mark-led ADC
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to derecognise David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction is valid complies with a court judgment. “ADC is highly escapist and irresponsible to blame APC for its internal woes of which they are sole architects,” APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, reacting to the development.
‘Stop blaming Tinubu, fix your problems,’ APC tackles ADC
Headlines Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 3rd April, 2026 Quick Read Basiru dismissed claims that Tinubu sought a one-party state, noting Nigeria still has 22 registered political parties. By Emmanuel Mogbede The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to resolve its internal crisis and stop blaming it or President Bola Tinubu for the problem. APC National Secretary, Sen.
APC best equipped to lead Nigeria through reforms, national renewal – AbdulRazaq
News Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 28th March, 2026 Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazak Quick Read The governor commended President Bola Tinubu for his courage in implementing tough but necessary decisions under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Skip to content By Emmanuel Oloniruha and Emmanuel Mogbede The Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Gov.
Convention: APC targets 90m Nigerians through digital platforms, opens call centre
News Express | 25th Mar 2026 | 33 Chairman of APC National Convention Sub-committee on Digital and New Media, Gov Mohammed Bago Chairman of APC National Convention Sub-committee on Digital and New Media, Gov Mohammed Bago By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a digital media strategy aimed at reaching 90 million Nigerians nationally and globally before and after its forthcoming National Convention slated for March 27.
Tinubu repositioning to create new Nigeria — Ayade
Mr Ben Ayade, former Governor of Cross River State, said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is repositioning and reloading to create a new Nigeria that will make all citizens proud. He made the remarks on Monday in Abuja while speaking with journalists at the conclusion of a road walk organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention Environment and Sanitation Sub-Committee.
National Convention: APC to screen national office aspirants Tuesday
News Express | 22nd Mar 2026 | 42 The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has fixed Tuesday, March 24, for the screening of aspirants for its national offices ahead of its March 27 National Convention. A notice issued by the Secretary of the party’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee, Alhaji Isa Yuguda, on Sunday in Abuja, stated that the exercise would hold at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel.
I joined APC to ensure Tinubu’s victory in 2027 – Aduda
A former Senator, Philip Aduda, says he defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from his former party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to help in ensuring the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Aduda said this on Tuesday at the party’s national secretariat while speaking with newsmen after meeting with the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.
National Convention: APC extends dates for purchase, submission of forms APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the dates for the purchase and submission of forms for its zonal congresses and national convention. Mtr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, saying purchase and submission of forms would now hold from March 12 to 23, 2026. He added that the adjustment in dates does not affect the previously scheduled dates for the conduct of the Zonal Congress and the National Convention.
2027: Tinubu’s form already paid for - Yilwatda
By Emmanuel Mogbede Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman has asked the party’s members and groups planning to purchase the 2027 presidential nomination forms for President Bola Tinubu to re-contest, to shelve the idea. He said this in Abuja on Monday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The chairman said that a group of youths from Kogi had already paid N100,000,000 for the purchase of the form for Tinubu in advance.
What same day commencement of Ramadan, Lent signifies - Yilwatda
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has described the commencement of Ramadan and Lent on the same day this year as symbolic, with a message for the country. He said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja while congratulating Muslim and Christian faithful in the country on the commencement of both fasting periods. The statement was issued by Mr Abimbola Tooki, his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy.
2027: APC mobilising Nigerians to ensure electoral victory -Yilwatda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said that the party is mobilising Nigerians from across the federation to vote for its candidates in the coming 2027 general election. He said this on Friday in Abuja after inaugurating members of the party’s National Campaign Council for 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils Election.
2027: Forum of Councillors declares support for Tinubu’s re-election
News Express | 4th Feb 2026 | 81 By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE The National Councillors’ Forum of Nigeria, an umbrella body for serving and former councillors across the federation, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Dr Evoh Nwikegwu, President of the forum, consisting of no fewer than, 8,809 councillors, made the declaration at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja.
Tinubu’s foreign travels, meetings strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships - Yilwatda
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says President Bola Tinubu’s foreign travels and meetings with global leaders have strengthened Nigeria’s global partnerships. Yilwatda stated this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Mr Abimbola Tooki, on Tuesday in Abuja.
APC rejects ADC claims over e-registration
News Express | 3rd Feb 2026 | 45 By EMMANUEL MOGBEDE The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it pressured civil servants to participate in its ongoing electronic registration exercise. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, described the allegation as false, baseless and deliberately misleading.
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