Desmond Elliot Loses APC Primary in Surulere Landslide
Barrister Barakat Odunuga-Bakare defeats incumbent Desmond Elliot in APC primaries for Surulere Constituency I, winning 11,385 votes to Elliot's 270.
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HURIWA Demands Sack of CDS, NSA Over Insecurity
HURIWA calls on President Tinubu to sack top security officials including CDS and NSA over worsening insecurity, citing abductions and attacks across Nigeria.
ADC Screens Atiku, Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen for 2027
The African Democratic Congress screened three presidential aspirants for 2027, including Atiku, Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen, without preferential treatment.
Desmond Elliot Withdraws from APC Primary, Alleges Intimidation
Desmond Elliot withdraws from APC primary in Surulere, alleging supporters were denied access. He calls for free and fair primaries.
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Ex-Minister Alkali Withdraws from APC Guber Primary
Former Minister Saidu Alkali withdraws from APC governorship primary in Gombe State, citing irregularities and lack of transparency.
Obi Visits Kwankwaso After NDC Screening for 2027
Peter Obi visited Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso after his NDC presidential screening. Kwankwaso called the meeting promising, fueling optimism for a united opposition ahead of 2027 elections.
Surulere Showdown: Can Elliot Beat APC Establishment?
Desmond Elliot faces a tough APC primary battle in Surulere, mirroring Akinwunmi Ambode's political fall. Can grassroots support defeat party structure?
APC Primaries: Aspirants Reject Consensus Deals in 10 States
APC governorship aspirants in 10 states reject consensus deals, insisting on open primaries. The party faces internal divisions as primaries approach.
Amaechi Vows to End Identity Politics, Prioritize Citizenship
Rotimi Amaechi says he will abolish identity-based politics if elected president, advocating for citizenship-focused governance and performance-based leadership.
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Erico Wins APC Kogi East Senatorial Ticket
Dr. Joseph Ameh Erico secured 73,717 votes to win the APC Kogi East senatorial primary, held at Steve Emakoji Achema Handball Stadium in Idah.
Oriire School Attack Unacceptable, Oyo Children Need Protection
ADC governorship aspirant Niyi Aborisade condemns the Oriire school attack that killed an assistant headmaster and abducted pupils, calling for improved security in Oyo State.
Over 50% of APC members unhappy with primaries
The North-Central APC Forum says more than half of APC members are dissatisfied with the conduct of state and National Assembly primaries, citing irregularities and commercialization.
Baba Wins Bauchi North APC Senate Ticket, Defeats Incumbent
Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed Baba defeats incumbent Senator Sama'ila Dawuwa Kaila to secure the APC ticket for Bauchi North Senatorial District ahead of 2027 elections.
Atiku Presents Economic, Security Agenda at ADC Screening
Former VP Atiku Abubakar appeared before ADC's screening panel, presenting an economic rescue plan and security agenda to tackle Nigeria's hardships and insecurity.
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Tinubu Orders MDAs to Deepen Digital Reforms
President Tinubu directs MDAs to embrace digital reforms, with 38 ministries migrating to paperless workflow to improve efficiency and transparency.
APC urged to intervene in Osun constituency primary crisis
Human Rights Monitoring Agenda calls on APC to uphold democracy in Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin Federal Constituency, warns against imposition of candidate.
NDC Sets Up Panel to Screen Cross River Assembly Hopefuls
The Nigeria Democratic Congress in Cross River State has inaugurated a nine-member committee to vet aspirants for the State House of Assembly elections ahead of 2027.
Southeast APC Praises Peaceful Primaries
The Southeast APC executive commends peaceful and transparent National Assembly primaries, congratulating winners including Uzodimma and Kalu.
Atiku Unveils Economic Rescue Blueprint, Security Plan at ADC Screening
Atiku Abubakar presented his economic blueprint and security action plan at the ADC presidential screening, focusing on job creation, private sector growth, and restoring Nigeria as an investment destination.
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Elliot loses Lagos APC primary amid intimidation claims
Desmond Elliot lost the APC primary for Surulere Constituency I amid allegations of intimidation and suppression of votes, ending his bid for a fourth term.
NDLEA Smashes Meth Cartel in Ogun, Arrests Mexican Barons
NDLEA dismantles a major Nigerian-Mexican meth syndicate in Ogun, seizing 2.4 tons of meth worth N480 billion and arresting 10 suspects, including three Mexican experts.
Why Enugu APC Primaries Have Been Peaceful – Committee
The APC National Assembly Primary Election Committee attributes peaceful primaries in Enugu to Governor Peter Mbah's transformative governance, with orderly conduct and smooth results.
Peter Obi: Nigeria Not United, Unveils 2027 Vision After NDC Clearance
Peter Obi, cleared by NDC for 2027 presidential primary, declares Nigeria not united, vows to prioritize unity, security, and anti-corruption.
3.4 billion lack secure housing globally, UN reports
UN-Habitat warns that 3.4 billion people worldwide lack secure, adequate housing, with over 1.1 billion in slums. The World Cities Report 2026 highlights affordability, displacement, and climate threats.
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Atiku Completes ADC Screening for 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has completed his screening at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as he pursues the 2027 presidency, facing Rotimi Amaechi in the primary.
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days Over Crime
Thailand slashes visa-free stay for tourists from 60 to 30 days to curb crime by foreigners. Cabinet approves changes; new rules vary by country.
Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance Threatened by Kwankwaso's Tinubu Links
Kano Governor's aide says Kwankwaso-Obi partnership is temporary, as Kwankwaso considered joining Tinubu's APC but cancelled a meeting with the President.
APC Southeast Praises Stakeholders Over NASS Primaries
The APC Southeast Executive Committee praises stakeholders for peaceful and transparent National Assembly primaries, congratulates winners, and expresses confidence for general elections.
Lagos APC Primaries Expose Gender Policy Gap
Lagos APC primaries saw only 15.4% female aspirants, with zero women elected, exposing a gap between the party's 35% affirmative action promise and political reality.
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Northern Groups Mourn Suleiman Abdulazeez, Call His Death a Major Loss
The Coalition of Northern Groups announced the death of its pioneer spokesperson, Alhaji Suleiman Abdulazeez, describing his passing as a major loss to Northern Nigeria and the country.
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