press9jatv: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the official schedule of activities for its 2025/2026 nationwide congresses and national convention, outlining key dates for membership registration and leadership selection at all levels of the party.
According to the timetable, the party will commence its membership e-registration exercise nationwide from December 1, 2025, to January 30, 2026. The exercise is aimed at updating the party’s membership database ahead of the congresses.
Ward congresses are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, followed by local government congresses on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The state congresses, during which state party executives are expected to emerge, will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Zonal congresses across the six geopolitical zones of the country have been fixed for Saturday, March 21, 2026. These will pave the way for the party’s national convention.
The APC National Convention is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, March 25, to Saturday, March 28, 2026. At the convention, national officers of the party are expected to be elected and key policy directions outlined.
The party leadership said the timetable is designed to ensure a smooth, transparent and orderly process in line with the APC constitution, while calling on members and stakeholders to fully participate and adhere strictly to the scheduled dates.
OOAkolawole: Let’s reflect on this carefully. Within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) zoning ideology, the principle of rotation is meant to ensure fairness between the North and the South in Nigeria’s presidential contests. By that standard, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, arguably owes an apology to Atiku Abubakar.
If PDP truly respects its zoning principle, Atiku Abubakar’s claim is not misplaced. The party produced a southern president twice: first, Olusegun Obasanjo served two terms, and later, after the death of President Musa Yar’Adua, Goodluck Jonathan, also a southerner, completed a term and was elected for a second. By contrast, a northerner has never served two full terms consecutively under PDP.
This makes Atiku Abubakar’s decision to contest both logical and consistent with the party’s own zoning ideology. If the PDP principle of rotation is to be upheld, the so-called “G5” governors—the influential group of five PDP governors—should have acknowledged this and, at the very least, apologized to the former Vice President.
Zoning is not merely a suggestion; it is the party’s commitment to equity among Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. Ignoring it risks undermining both PDP’s credibility and the very democratic values it claims to uphold. By adhering strictly to the zoning arrangement, the party ensures fairness, balance, and trust—principles that Atiku’s candidacy underscores within the PDP framework.
These APC appendixes are always out to confuse and make gullible people believe they know it all. In as much as I hate wike and his unruly behavior, PDP as a party owes Atiku absolutely nothing. Rather his over zealous ambition destroyed I the party. Under it's platform, Atiku became vice president for 8 years. When he couldn't get the ticket to succeed Obasanjo, he decamped and contested on AC platform against Yaradua. He later returned when Yaradua died with the believe it was North's turn. Again when he couldn't get the ticket, he decamped, joined forces to form APC which later destroyed PDP in 2011. Only when he couldn't restle the ticket from Buhari that he came back in 2019 with Obi as his running mate. Now, is PDP or being president his personal property? He was happy when wike pursued the likes of Obi out of the party and kept mute but when it reaches his turn, you are here spewing trash? Then let me tell you, even in ADC, if Atiku insisted on being on the ballot or having his way as usual the way he does in PDP, that would be the end of the beginning.
Ballo1292: . Say it would be brutal for you. Please don't generalize your negativity. As the the man thinketh, so shall he be. The period shall be good for me,amen.
Those that kept saying Tinubu government will favor me and my family how far? The fraudulent task law that APC is using billions to woo governors into it's fold will it spay you?
Bernadette9: 2027 Presidensial election eould end by12pm in favour of Tinubu if ADC present Peter Obi as presidential candidate. Amongst all available candidates, only Atiku would give Tinubu a run for his money even though my permutation tells me that Tinubu will win and complete his tenure.
Adeyanju the last time I checked was a critic of Obi, why the sudden concern now? The answer is simple, he's only playing mind games to sway emotions in support of Tinubu. As far as Nigeria is concerned, the new face of democracy now is Peter Obi, that's why they're attacking him day and night. Obi with a credible northerner and Tinubu is gone before noon.
Did you agree or did you agree not to give anyone 35% of rivers money at any point?
You can't fool all the people all the time!
Grab it, snatch it, run away with it. That's the meaning You accidental lovers of democracy if you were the governor will you do that? Did wike did that to those that made him governor?
boxypane: I should pose the same question to you! Because it's obvious you don't know jack about the politics of the Ebira people. Cho Cho Cho too much for you.
There's no point arguing with someone that's knows nothing but claims to know all. If Bello as a sitting governor using all the machineries of the state at his disposal couldn't stop Natasha, I laugh your ignorance. Have you not heard when he excavated roads to prevent Natasha from entering her home town? What about changing of results on election day? Yet she claims her mandate. If you are typing from Abuja, I'm typing from Ibira land Mr analyst
boxypane: Snare campaign, she's jittery at this point, forget the fact that she pulls crowd anytime she visits her home town that crowds her because of what monetary value she can offer, , aside the emotionally unstable Nigerians that supports her gallivanting online. Bello despite his atrocities will shove her aside. He has the real support of his people.
Nairaland has turned every Tom dick and Harry into analyst without actually knowing what they are saying. Which support of his people you are talking about? Have you been to kogi state before? In a free and fair election, Hello will not even come 10th position where there's Natasha on the ballot.
jesusjnr2020: Another post I saw on social media about the Christmas tree made so much sense.
It was so comprehensive and detailed, it touched on just about every aspect of the tree, from the top to the bottom and also the shape.
See it for yourself below
A Brief History of Santa Claus – The Wildcat Santa Claus is a legendary figure, the patron saint of children, known for bringing gifts on Christmas Eve, evolving from the historical Saint Nicholas, a generous 4th-century bishop in Turkey, blended with Germanic folklore and English figures like Father Christmas, shaped into the jolly, red-suited man with a white beard who lives at the North Pole, makes toys with elves, and travels in a reindeer-pulled sleigh. Historical Origins (Saint Nicholas) Real Person: The legend stems from Nicholas of Myra (modern-day Turkey), a wealthy Christian bishop known for his secret gift-giving and kindness to the poor. Name Origin: His name comes from the Dutch "Sinterklaas," a shortened form of "Sint Nikolaas" (Saint Nicholas). Evolution into Modern Santa Dutch Influence: Dutch settlers brought the Sinterklaas tradition to New Amsterdam (New York), where gift-giving on St. Nicholas' Day (December 6th) became popular. Americanization: In the 19th century, writers like Clement Clarke Moore ("A Visit from St. Nicholas" and Thomas Nast (cartoonist) solidified the image of a jolly, portly man in a fur-trimmed suit with a sleigh and reindeer. Father Christmas: The English figure of Father Christmas, symbolizing festive merriment, merged with Santa, creating the cheerful icon seen today. The Modern Legend The Man: A portly, jolly man with a white beard, rosy cheeks, and glasses, wearing a red suit. His Home: The North Pole, where he lives with his wife, Mrs. Claus, and his workshop elves. His Ride: A sleigh pulled by flying reindeer (including Rudolph). His Mission: To deliver toys and gifts to good children worldwide on Christmas Eve, often coming down chimneys. God bless.
grandstar: You guys are very funny. All the man cared about was money. He delivered crumbs to his people. That was why the Saraki dynasty lost Kwara.
You are the funny one here or maybe a baby. I'm not from kwara state but it's on record ABS opposes his father strongly for trying to make his sister governor after his tenor. He instead opted for the nonentity who later betrayed him. This resulted to his fallout with his father till the later died without reconciling with his son.
Sirianese: Most of us didn't like Bukola Saraki when he was president of the Senate, but he has turned out to be light-years ahead of everyone within the APC in terms of his love for the fatherland and even basic human decency
That was because you were diehard fans of Buhari and wanted ABS to be a rubber stamp like Akpabio
Vigilantes the last time I checked was a State Police and is yet to receive full authorization to carry AK-47. How can NSA claimed to have sent those Fulani to kwara without proper means of identification? Something fishy is cooking here and Ribadu will definitely pay for it someday
FreeStuffsNG: We didn’t apologize. It beggars believe why many of you are being mischievous and ignorant at the same time.
Nigerian military airplane was cleared for emergency landing according to international rules by the civilian aviation authorities of Burkina Faso. He is scared because he's a coupist.
British plane landed in emergency inside Russia yet U.K has sanctioned Russia. Nigeria didn’t beg.
He wanted and badly needed that assurance because he is a coupist. A democratically elected government of BurkinaFaso will never be scared of any Nigerian military airplane having an emergency landing inside their country.
It's only a psychopath who will wish Nigeria goes to war with a tiny, impoverished landlocked Burkina Faso.
After the long grammar, till tomorrow, Nigeria is yet to tell the world where the plane was heading to. Do you think other countries don't have standard? A country that's sending fighter jets to help others while on its knees negotiating with terrorists.
The fear of Peter Obi is the beginning of legislative overnight. Remember when Obi condemned this act last week and was called wailer by APC appendixes here? Oh I forgot "na statistics we go chop?"
helinues: Okay. As Peter Obi has been donating money for charity, let him also donate the loan money to Nigeria, president Tinubu won't borrow again
Muson and Moson are pronounced the same
The Voodoo economists don't want FG to increase the tax , still don't want them to borrow when our productivity as a country is low, how will the government function without having money to run errands?
They have abused the word opposition by opposing for no meaningful reason
You are the most gullible of this present generation. You all sing praises to high heavens how subsidy removal has increased money to government coffers. And since assuming office, Tinubu has been borrowing incessantly. Where's the money going, or is subsidy removal money not for development? Oh I forget, he's borrowing to buy more campaign buses.
TimeManager: Opposition are still living in the past, the handbook they are trying to use off 2015 election had expired. They need to be more creative and come up with new ideas on how to play opposition role. Whatever they are doing right now is not catching the ruling party off guard. Opposition are drawing parallel with the Chibok girls. I could remember when Chibok girls were kidnapped, GEJ denied it, it took him a week or two before he could come to terms and unfortunately, the girls were far too gone. But the current administration is swinging into actions immediately to have the girls back. Big difference.
-Kiss the truth!
Keep living in denial because of political affiliations or probably religious or tribal sentiment. Is it position that is negotiating with terrorists in broad daylight? Is it position that sent the terrorists to ambush the rescuers? Credible intelligence was giving before the kidnapping took place as explained by the state governor. Was it opposition that ordered the security to leave the premises? Mr opposition, keep dreaming until you or your family is directly affected, that's when you will snap to reality.
donleo92: I just love the way Peter Obi responded to the whole thing, he didn't blame anybody but the institution and system.
Because normally waytin FCT minister they go find for land?
And also waytin concern soldier with land protection.
So na two way thing,
Obi was comically telling wike that he doesn't know his boundaries. Even the president can only deal with the guy through his boss, not by any agbero means
Dotherightthing: I believe Channels TV is going overboard in its hate for this administration which it has not hidden at all.
It is very wrong for Channels TV to air the full fracas between Wike and the Navy personnel in its 8pm bulletin yesterday
That broadcast is capable of flaring tempers and emotions especially in the military
What were they trying to achieve?
At the 10pm bulletin, the fracas had been edited to remove the shouting match and abusive words but the harm had already been done.
Channels TV needs to be SANCTIONED
Next time choose another Monika. Your Monika says do the right thing, but your mind and behavior shows otherwise. What's wrong is wrong and wike was the big fool.
Iagos: Fellow Nairalanders, the internet has been buzzing since this morning over the dramatic confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and soldiers at a property in Gaduwa, Abuja. Let me break down what really happened and analyze who was right.
WHAT HAPPENED
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Minister Wike led FCTA officials to inspect a land in Gaduwa when armed soldiers blocked them from entering. The property is allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo.
The confrontation got heated! The minister shouted, one officer told him "I will not shut up," and Wike called the soldier "a very big fool." The soldier kept repeating "I am not a fool sir, I am acting on orders."
WIKE'S POSITION
According to the FCT Minister: - The property has NO valid title documents - There are NO proper building approvals from FCTA - Development Control officials were chased away by armed soldiers when they tried to enforce a stop-work order - He had already directed that work should stop on the plot - He spoke with the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Naval Staff who assured him the matter would be resolved amicably
Wike's question: "How can someone who held such high office not come to my office to explain his situation but instead use soldiers to intimidate people?"
THE SOLDIERS' POSITION
The military officers claimed: - They were acting on orders (from the former Chief of Naval Staff) - Everything was acquired legally - One officer insisted he was "an officer with integrity" - They refused to budge despite the minister's threats
WHO WAS RIGHT? MY ANALYSIS
On the Land Issue: If truly no proper FCT documentation exists (as Wike claims), then the minister is right to enforce planning regulations. No one should be above the law, military or civilian. However, the soldiers claim everything was legal - so the truth depends on whether proper documentation exists.
On the Officer's Conduct: This is where e shock me! Was the officer right to engage a minister like that?
MY HONEST ANSWER: NO!
Here's why: 1. The soldiers were taking orders from a FORMER Chief of Naval Staff (retired officer), not their current chain of command 2. They were blocking a serving civilian government minister from performing official duties 3. The confrontational manner (arguing back, refusing orders) violated military discipline 4. In a democracy, military must be subordinate to civilian authority
Yes, soldiers should follow orders, but these orders came from a retired official, not their current commanders. The proper thing would have been to respectfully state their position while deferring to civilian authority, or let current military leadership resolve the issue through proper channels.
THE BIG QUESTIONS FOR NAIRALAND:
1. Should a former Chief of Naval Staff be using soldiers to guard private property? 2. Is this not abuse of military privilege? 3. Why didn't the former CNS approach the FCT Minister's office officially if he had legitimate documents? 4. Should the soldier be dismissed for insubordination? 5. Who truly owns this land legally?
Some politicians are already calling for the soldier's dismissal. The CDS and CNS have promised to resolve the matter amicably.
What do you think, Nairalanders? Who was right? Should the soldie&r be punished or praised for standing his ground? X Drop your comments below!
CC: NLFPMOD
Some times people use words without actually knowing their meanings. There are a lot of loopholes in your writing, just trying hard to defend your drunken master. 1) you stated in your writing that the CDs assured wike that the issue will be resolved peacefully. That clearly tells you that the present military management is in the know of the matter, and not as you painting it that the guy is taking orders from a retired military officer. 2) you talked about insubordination. The officer is not and will never take orders from wike. So where did insubordination comes from? Mind you, minister is not president. 3) For wike to publicly engaged and insult an officer tells much about his lack of discipline. And if you must know, only military authority can punish any officer. 4) military officers are not to be worshipping civilian power drunk ministers, there are rules of engagement and your super minister should have known better.
dollytino4real: No body is talking about the disrespect the guy gave Wike, everyone is supporting the confrontation aspect of the matter. Wike was not there with weapons or he went to fight, Wike is older than him, he was not going to remain there 4ever, I heard the guy saying am a military man so because of the uniform no body can talk or do anything around his jurisdiction, just my opinion
Seems like we have a lot of educated idiots. There's no age in military, only ranks and if you must know, the guy don't take orders from wike. Wike should stop this uncivilized culture of always insulting and abusing people. Why didn't he called high military officers to give the order?
Chinese and Nigerian government must explain to us how they are being able to mine gold, lithium and other essential minerals in the book Haram ravaged areas. Since the beginning of the crisis, what has Chinese government help with in terms of intelligence gathering, technology and security gadgets? What about Nigerian miners that were harassed, some killed. What did both governments do?
It's suffice to say China is part of our insecurity, they know that us intervention will thwart their grand plan.
This is how they keep taking us more than ten centuries backwards. Yet, their mumu followers keep defending with everything in them. How can you appoint someone who don't know what an atom is to service as minister for science and technology? No wonder Nigeria as a country cannot produce even a pencil. Only in Nigeria will a lawyer be overseeing power, works etc
sreamsense: Is it today ipob fabricated sponsor of fake newspaper post to stir public and later denied to be fake? Post the online video from reputable camera men of television stations bringing us live or recorded video we can verify to see. Ipob can fake anything and sponsor any false narrative on national paper, only to be debunked some days later
Who is this nonentity spitting on the graves of these innocent people? Is dailypost an ipob outlet? Can't you be human for once? Maybe your tragedy far worse than these people. Keep supporting evil.
chiagozien: US Bombing Of Bandits In Nigeria Will Worsen Killings; Best Solution Is Negotiation With Them" — Sheikh Gum
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Gumi said the U.S. has a record of deceit and destructive interference in other nations’ affairs, citing its failed war on terror in Afghanistan and the destabilisation of Iraq and Libya.
ontroversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has criticised the United States over reports suggesting it might intervene militarily against terrorists in Nigeria, describing the U.S. as a “nation of liars” and warning that any bombing campaign would worsen the country’s insecurity.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Gumi said the U.S. has a record of deceit and destructive interference in other nations’ affairs, citing its failed war on terror in Afghanistan and the destabilisation of Iraq and Libya.
“America are known to be liars,” Gumi said. “They said Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, and there were none. They have caused confusion in Iraq, in Libya, and everywhere. So when they say they want to help Nigeria by bombing terrorists, I don’t believe them.”
"So when they say Christians are killing, or there is massacre of Christians in Nigeria, from which side, they didn't specify whether it is the government, or whether it is the Muslims that are doing it. Or even if Christians are targeted, whatever it is. If Americans can cure and eliminate the terrorists, I will welcome it myself."
He added that if the same offer had come from China or Russia, Nigerians might be more inclined to believe in their sincerity, arguing that those nations “do not poke their noses into other people’s internal affairs.”
"If it's China coming to say that, people will believe it. Because China is not pokenosing into our internal affairs. If it's Russians, people will believe them."
The cleric warned that a U.S.-led military strike in Nigeria would lead to massive civilian casualties and deepen the country’s crisis.
He said, "But I know they cannot. Let me tell you, they have fought 20 years in Afghanistan, they could not finish them. Afghanistan is in Syria now.
"The same thing. And this terrorist you see, it's not easy to just come and drop bombs here and there, and think you've finished them. They have infiltrated the society.
"So it's going to cause more damage. More Muslims and more Christians will be killed if America would drop a bomb in Nigeria. I'm telling you this. And you can take it for a record. So what we are trying to avoid, we are going to even compound it. Look, myself, I have been trying to see how we can pacify these people "I've been going to see how we can pacify these people and redirect them. Because they are human beings. They listen and reason. But if you say you want to use force against force, then you will compound the problem and make the thing dirty," Gumi said.
He pointed out that the Nigerian military, despite years of combat experience, has struggled to defeat Boko Haram and armed bandits, suggesting that foreign intervention would only compound the problem. "If Nigerian army, which has been very active in many hotspots, cannot deal with this issue for 15 years with Boko Harams, and now the bandits. And to me, the bandits are even more vicious.Because they are active,” he said.
Gumi, who has in the past engaged directly with armed groups in the forests of northern Nigeria, defended his controversial peace missions, saying dialogue remains the only viable path to lasting security. When asked about his encounters with the terrorists, Gumi explained that his approach has been to understand their grievances and persuade them to abandon violence. “You see, just to entice them to leave their weapons. You see, one thing good about it is, you see, you don't treat a disease without diagnosis. If a doctor can diagnose a disease, even if it's cancer, he will know how to manage it.
"So the good thing about it is now we have, before we are fighting a phantom, we don't know something is fighting us, coming to take us. We don't know that person. Now, by going to talk with them and sit down with them and to hear their grievances and understand their psychology, so we are able now to contain the problem. "Now, Kaduna is relatively safe. I can say from, you don't hear any more mass killings now in Kaduna because we understand their psychology and the governor is cooperating. We are talking to them and they are keeping their weapons." He added that while many of the armed groups still hold their weapons, they are no longer actively fighting, describing the process as “gradual but effective.”
“Slowly, we will civilize them, take away their weapons, and make them good citizens,” Gumi said. “But using force against force will only make things worse.”
The cleric reiterated his warning that any attempt by the United States to launch airstrikes in northern Nigeria would escalate tensions and result in needless deaths. “I’m telling you, bombing will not solve this problem. It will make it dirty,” he said
Something big is happening in Nigeria’s financial space. While most people are still struggling with failed bank apps and POS charges, one Chinese-backed fintech company has quietly taken over.
OPay started as a small mobile wallet, but today, it’s processing trillions of naira monthly, serving over 40 million Nigerians, and outperforming several major banks in daily transactions.
In this new video, we break down:
How OPay rose during the 2023 cash crisis Why millions of Nigerians now prefer it over traditional banks
The Chinese investment behind its success And what this means for the future of banking in Nigeria
What do you think? Is OPay helping Nigeria’s financial system grow, or are we handing too much power to a foreign tech giant?
Let’s discuss.
The uselessness, too much greed and inconsequential services/policies in Nigerian banking sector has permanently handed Nigeria financial base to foreign tech giants.
nairavsdollars: All the subsidy awoof they got from President Tinubu, what are they still collecting loans for?
Have you asked Tinubu what he's doing with the multiple loans he has been collecting after subsidy removal? Tinubu loans are more than 20 trillion so far and still asking. This governor however is the first time he's borrowing since assuming office.
Politicstoday: Farouk Lawan thanks Tinubu for Presidential Pardon
Former House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan has thanked President Bola Tinubu for the presidential pardon bestowed upon him, stating that the gesture has “renewed” his hope.
Credit: punchng
This goes to show that politicians don't send suffering Nigerians. More than 90% of inmates at the correctional centers are awaiting trails, some were just pushed there without any reason. But hey, wining elections is a paramount thing and oga wan settle his boys.
SmartPolician: Obidients should be wary of Rufai Oseni. A journalist is supposed to be professional and objective at all times. If this guy could be working for National TV and still uses phrases like Data boys like we do on Nairaland because it's a faceless forum, that's a red flag.
I also warned about Reno when he was constantly hailing the Igbos more than his tribe. Every Nigerian comes from a tribe. If you leave your own tribe and constantly hail another's, there's a motivation behind it and such jobbers can switch allegiance anytime. Don't say you weren't warned.
You seemed to be slapped hard across the face with that Data boys name. There's this adage in my place that goes thus: "Every discussion is centered on maize 🌽 (agbado) when it's time for it" We're in the era of data boys now, let Rufai breath.
guobe: A couple of years ago,roads were constructed with about 10 million naira per kilometer. The amount presently being used in constructing road per kilometer has so skyrocketed that it is very difficult for anyone that knows to mention it and you won't even hear it from me too even as I am an Engineer. The inflation currently in the country has cut across so many things and it will be very difficult to construct roads with this present amount as it is just too expensive to say the list. We are in a dire situation.
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and Thomas Nast (cartoonist) solidified the image of a jolly, portly man in a fur-trimmed suit with a sleigh and reindeer.
