Soludo Nominates 19 Commissioners for Screening
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has forwarded 19 commissioner nominees to the State Assembly for screening, including new and returning faces with assigned portfolios.
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Ogun APC: Gov Abiodun pushes consensus, promises appointments
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun urges APC aspirants to embrace consensus, respect zoning, and promises refunds and appointments for loyal members to ensure party unity.
Senator Hanga Dumps NNPP, Joins NDC for 2027 Election
Senator Rufai Hanga, Deputy Minority Whip, defects from NNPP to NDC citing internal crisis. Political realignments intensify as key figures join NDC ahead of 2027.
Ondo North: Sideline Owo, Ose at Your Peril, APC Warned
APC senatorial aspirant Alex Ajipe warns party against sidelining Owo and Ose in Ondo North primary, calling it electoral suicide for 2027.
Mother of Late 'Fish Magnet' Gets Anambra Commissioner Role
Governor Soludo nominates Mrs Esther Chinyere Onyekesi, mother of slain businessman Martin Onyekesi, as Commissioner for Women Affairs in Anambra State.
Man Who Aced Shell Interview Shares Study Guide Online
A Nigerian man who passed Shell's recruitment interview shares the handwritten study guide he used, despite not attending the final stage due to another job offer.
Akpabio Declares ADC Dead Amid Mass Defections Wave
Senate President Godswill Akpabio says the African Democratic Congress is dead after Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and 17 House members defected to other parties.
Rhodes-Vivour Declines Obi's NDC Move, Stays in ADC
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Labour Party's 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, has announced he will not follow Peter Obi to the NDC, choosing to remain in the ADC.
17 ADC Reps Defect to NDC in Major Political Shift
Seventeen House of Representatives members have defected from ADC to NDC, announced during plenary on Tuesday. The move reshapes political alliances ahead of 2027.
Court to Hear Suit Challenging Bayelsa APC Chairman Emergence
Federal High Court in Abuja will hear a lawsuit challenging the consensus emergence of Walman Ogoriba as Bayelsa APC chairman, filed by Dr. Godwin Dressman Sidi.
Ganduje Recognises Sanusi as Emir of Kano Amid Tussle
Former Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje publicly recognises Muhammad Sanusi II as Emir of Kano, marking a shift in the ongoing royal succession dispute with Ado Bayero.
GAC Endorses Abiru for Lagos East Senate Re-election
APC's Governance Advisory Council in Lagos East unanimously endorses Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru for re-election in 2027, citing his performance and people-centred governance.
Ex-Oyo Deputy Governor Gbolarumi Sworn In as Notary Public
Former Oyo State Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi has been sworn in as a Notary Public in Nigeria, alongside 21 other legal practitioners.
NDC Kano Crisis: Party Rejects Kwankwaso Handover
Kano NDC chairman Usaini Isa Mai Riga rejects alleged moves to hand party control to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso after his defection with Peter Obi, citing collapsed integration talks.
INEC Holds Parley on Benue Constituency Restoration
INEC meets stakeholders in Makurdi to restore four suppressed state constituencies in Benue, following court orders. Governor Alia urges swift action.
Nine Groups Form Coalition for Participatory Governance
Nine civil society and civic tech organisations launch the Coalition for Participatory Governance to boost transparency and accountability at local government level in Nigeria.
Wike Allies Eye Rivers Governorship in 2027
Ahead of 2027, two key allies of Nyesom Wike, Alabo George-Kelly and Kingsley Chinda, are set to contest the Rivers governorship on APC and PDP platforms respectively.
Northern Youths Back Tinubu on Security, Poverty Fight
A coalition of northern youth groups, the Northern Youth Frontiers, praises President Tinubu for declaring insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, calling it a bold step toward development.
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16 House of Reps Members Defect to NDC After Obi, Kwankwaso Join
Sixteen House of Representatives members defected from the ADC to the NDC following Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso's entry, citing internal crises and instability.
Peter Obi Meets US Consul General in Lagos After NDC Defection
Peter Obi met with US Consul General Rick Swart in Lagos, focusing on credible elections, bilateral ties, and trade opportunities between Nigeria and the United States.
NDC Rising: Dickson Urges Nigerians to Ignore Political Noise
Senator Seriake Dickson calls on Nigerians to disregard propaganda against the NDC, highlighting the party's growing national appeal and commitment to inclusivity.
APC Most Transparent, Inclusive Party, Says Bagudu
Minister Atiku Bagudu praises APC's transparent nomination process, citing level playing field and extended form sales as evidence of inclusivity.
Ngozi Okafor Seeks Ideato North Reps Seat in 2027
Dr. Ngozi Okafor declares bid for Ideato North Federal Constituency seat under APC, pushing for female and youth representation in Imo State politics.
Barakat Odunuga-Bakare: Lawyer vs Desmond Elliot in Lagos
Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, a lawyer and former special adviser, is challenging incumbent Desmond Elliot for the Lagos State House of Assembly seat in Surulere Constituency I ahead of the 2027 elections.
Aborisade Urges Out-of-Court Settlement for ADC Crisis
Barrister Niyi Aborisade calls for dialogue and reconciliation to resolve the lingering internal crisis in the African Democratic Congress party.
Group Blasts Atiku Over Economy Criticism, Calls It Cheap Politics
A civic group criticizes Atiku's economic claims as politically motivated, highlighting positive indicators under Tinubu's administration and calling for fact-based discourse.
APC Primary Showdown Looms in Taraba with Kefas
Governor Agbu Kefas faces tough APC primary challenge from David Kente, Jaaji Sambo, and Saleh Mamman in Taraba's direct primaries.
Kogi East Elders Reject Senator Echocho's Third Term Bid
Kogi East Elders Forum rejects Senator Echocho's third-term bid, warning against imposition and upholding the eight-year rotational benchmark.
Katsina Clerics Reject Female APC Reps Candidate
Islamic clerics in Katsina reject Jamilu Abdu-Mani as APC candidate for 2027, citing religious objections. Party tensions rise in Mani/Bindawa constituency.
Abbas Renews Call for Stronger ECOWAS Parliament Mandate
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen urges ECOWAS Parliament to gain legislative authority, citing democratic reversals, security pressures, and economic uncertainty in the region.
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