BREAKING: Abuja Partially Shut Down as APC Factions Clash Over 2027 Control

Uchechi Okporie

May 08, 2026

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing renewed internal tension after reports emerged of a widening rift among governors over a move to remove Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), a powerful bloc within the party that plays a key role in shaping national political direction.

Uchechi Okporie

May 08, 2026

A coalition of Lagos indigenes’ advocacy organisations has called on Obafemi Hamzat to consider appointing Boladale Dapo-Thomas as his running mate ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election, a move that could significantly shape the political balance within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

Uchechi Okporie

May 05, 2026

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayiri Emami, has publicly rejected what he described as attempts to impose political candidates in Delta South, insisting that the party must either reach full consensus or conduct competitive primaries.

Uchechi Okporie

May 03, 2026

Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a fresh political offensive against former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of lacking commitment to building any political party structure.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 28, 2026

A major political storm is gathering inside Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after respected elders from the historic Gongola region openly rejected alleged plans to impose a governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 28, 2026

Fresh political tension is shaking Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress after growing concerns that some state governors are taking control of the party’s nomination forms ahead of future elections.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 25, 2026

Nigeria’s housing crisis has taken center stage after the Minister responsible for housing declared a strong commitment to tackling the country’s widening accommodation gap, describing it as a national responsibility that cannot be ignored.

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 23, 2026

Nigeria’s governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its presidential primary election to May 23, 2026, in a move that could reshape the early battle for power ahead of the country’s 2027 general elections.