ADC Urges Rejection of Ex-INEC Chairman's Appointment
African Democratic Congress demands Prof. Mahmood Yakubu reject Tinubu's ambassadorial nomination, calling it 'embarrassingly insensitive' after 2023 elections. Read full details.
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Owa of Igbajo Monarch Dies at 67 in Osun
Oba Adegboyega Famodun, the 30th Owa of Igbajo and former Osun APC chairman, has passed away at 67. Read about his legacy and the legal disputes surrounding his throne.
Realnews 13th Anniversary: Experts Tackle Cybercrime
Realnews celebrates 13 years with high-level dialogue on cybercrime and illicit financial flows draining Africa. Experts recommend cross-border cooperation to combat $50bn annual losses.
PDP Chair Calls for Review of Nigeria's Security
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki urges a comprehensive review of Nigeria's security architecture following mass abductions in Niger State. The UN reports 402 kidnapped in recent weeks.
APC Chairman Calls for Credible Journalism in Nigeria
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda urges Nigerian journalists to prioritize factual reporting and national unity. Learn how media strengthens democracy.
No Contact from Papiri School Kidnappers - CAN
Niger CAN chairman confirms no communication from kidnappers who abducted 315 from St Mary's Catholic School. 265 pupils and teachers remain missing after 50 escaped. Parents traumatized.
Youths Honour INEC REC for Credible Anambra Election
Anambra youths hail INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan and honour REC Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu for overseeing Nigeria's most transparent governorship election. See how they achieved 97.8% result upload.
Sokoto Bandit Attack: Chairman Denies Mass Killings
Rabah LGA Chairman refutes reports of mass killings in Tofa Village attack. Security forces engaged bandits, two injured, two women abducted. Read official statement.
OPA faults Amupitan's credibility as INEC chair
Odua People's Assembly opposes Prof. Joash Amupitan's INEC nomination, warning it threatens electoral integrity. Lawyers' coalition supports this stance. Calls for Senate investigation.
Court dismisses case against Northern CAN chairman
Federal High Court in Kaduna strikes out lawsuit challenging Reverend Joseph John Hayab's leadership of Northern CAN. The court ruled the association lacks legal capacity to sue.
APC Chairman Visits Niger Gov Over Missing Children
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda visits Niger State Governor, pledging solidarity over the missing St. Mary's School children. He also commended security efforts and religious tolerance in the state.
Kaduna PDP Defends Ibadan Convention Outcome
Kaduna PDP defends the resolutions of its Ibadan national convention as final. Read how the party is addressing leadership disputes and positioning for future elections.
NURTW Chairman Killed in Ilesa Shooting
NURTW chairman Adeboye Ademoroti shot dead in Ilesa. Osun police confirm investigation ongoing as Governor Adeleke warns against political violence. Read latest updates.
Father Dies After Bandits Abduct His Three Children in Niger
A father tragically died from a heart attack after bandits abducted his three children from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger State. CAN reveals 303 students and teachers were taken in Monday's attack.
Turaki Featured in Times Africa Who's Who 2025
PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has been recognized among Africa's most influential personalities in the 2025 Times Africa Who's Who. Discover his journey and impact on Nigerian politics.
Atiku formally joins ADC in 7th political defection
Former VP Atiku Abubakar officially joins African Democratic Congress after leaving PDP, marking his 7th party switch in over three decades of political career. Full details inside.
MURIC: FG treating Amupitan as sacred cow
Muslim Rights Concern demands INEC chairman's removal over Christian genocide legal brief to US. Federal Government accused of protecting controversial appointee.
APC Councillors Reject Mutfwang's Defection Bid
Former APC councillors in Plateau State oppose Governor Caleb Mutfwang's alleged plans to join APC, citing governance failures and past anti-party rhetoric. Read full details.
Pressure Mounts for Tinubu to Sack INEC Chairman
MURIC and civic groups demand President Tinubu remove INEC Chairman Amupitan over resurfaced 2020 legal brief on Christian genocide claims. Critics warn of electoral credibility crisis.
Lamido: PDP Govs Sabotaged My Chairmanship Bid
Former Jigawa governor Sule Lamido alleges PDP governors blocked his national chairman bid over independence concerns. He calls for party reorganization.
INEC Probes PDP Signature Forgery in Ekiti Crisis
INEC investigates forged documents claiming PDP election postponement. Commission alerts public about fake correspondence, vows prosecution. Read full details.
Adeleke's Re-election Threatened by PDP Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke faces uncertain re-election prospects amid PDP factional crisis. Sources reveal he may explore alternative platforms if party disputes persist.
Kebbi Assembly suspends LG boss over corruption
Kebbi State House of Assembly suspends Fakai LG chairman for alleged corruption, theft of transformers & illegal farmland allocations. Full details on the investigation findings and recommendations.
Taraba PDP Chairman Joins APC in Major Defection
Abubakar Bawa, Taraba PDP chairman, defects to APC hours after resignation. Governor Kefas postpones defection ceremony following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Full details.
Mass Defection: Ondo Transport Workers Join APC
Hundreds of PDP members in Ondo, mainly transport workers, defect to the APC, pledging support for President Tinubu's re-election. Read the full story.
Taraba Governor Suspends APC Defection Indefinitely
Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas postpones defection from PDP to APC following schoolgirls' kidnapping in Kebbi. Read about the political implications and national security concerns.
PDP Crisis: Bala Mohammed Says 'Enough is Enough'
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed vows PDP Governors' Forum will not allow party dismantling after violent Abuja secretariat clash. Read the full details on the political crisis.
PDP expels Governors Makinde, Bala Mohammed, others
The PDP NEC, backed by Nyesom Wike, has expelled three governors and key leaders for anti-party activities. This marks the party's deepest crisis ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full details.
Former Governor Ortom Bounced Out of PDP Meeting
Dramatic scenes at PDP headquarters as Samuel Ortom is escorted out of NEC hall amid party crisis. Watch video and read Nigerians' reactions.
Fubara: 'No Political Party in Rivers, Only Movement'
Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara reacts to PDP crisis, declares state now operates as movement rather than political party following Wike's expulsion.
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