The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern region, paving the way for prominent leaders like Peter Obi to contest under the party’s platform.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has formally challenged a lawsuit seeking to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential race, labeling the legal action as a repetitive attempt to litigate a settled constitutional matter.
President Bola Tinubu has praised Governor Peter Mbah’s development record in Enugu, pledged faster work on the Port Harcourt-Enugu rail line, and received support for his 2027 re-election bid.
Revival efforts in the PDP gathered pace as the party’s National Chairman said it was ready to conduct credible primaries nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on his 70th birthday, reflecting on their decades-long political relationship, shared role in Nigeria’s democratic journey and enduring personal affection despite their current political differences.
The Presidency is expanding skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes as part of a non-kinetic strategy to tackle insecurity, reduce youth vulnerability to criminal recruitment and create sustainable economic opportunities across Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has submitted the draft 2026 National Policing Bill and 29 consequential amendment bills to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative review, paving the way for a proposed federal and state police structure in Nigeria.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on his 10th coronation anniversary and 73rd birthday, praising his commitment to preserving Benin heritage, promoting peace and supporting efforts to repatriate stolen Benin artefacts.