Edo South 2027: Ogbeide-Ihama joins APC race
Former Rep Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama declares for APC Senate ticket in Edo South, challenging incumbent Neda Imasuen and ex-guber candidate Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
Category : Politics
AOC: US May Have Already Had a Gay President
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggests the US may have already had a gay president, referencing historical debates about Abraham Lincoln's sexuality.
AGF backs suit to deregister ADC, other parties
Nigeria's Attorney General supports a legal case to deregister underperforming political parties like ADC, citing constitutional violations and ballot overcrowding.
King Charles: 'I Won't See Long-Distant Future' Amid Cancer
King Charles stated he won't see the long-distant future during a New York speech at a Greater Together event, amid his ongoing cancer battle.
Marafa defends defection to NDC, says survival not greed
Former Senator Kabir Marafa defends his move from ADC to NDC, citing political survival and uncertainty, not personal gain.
SDP Slams INEC Over Leadership Listing, Says It Lacks Power
The Social Democratic Party accuses INEC of overstepping its constitutional bounds by allegedly interfering in the party's internal leadership structure, calling the move unlawful.
Borrowing Not Leprosy: Tinubu Defends Loans Amid Debt Concerns
President Tinubu defends borrowing for infrastructure, calling it necessary for development, as Nigerians express fears over rising debt and financial stability.
Gwarzo picks APC form for Kano North senatorial race
Former minister Abdullahi Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo has obtained APC nomination forms to contest Kano North senatorial primary, challenging Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin.
King Charles and Camilla Leave 9/11 Memorial Message
King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York, leaving a handwritten message of 'enduring solidarity' between the UK and US.
FG: 15 Million Nigerian Children Out of School
The Federal Government reveals 15 million Nigerian children are out of school, with plans to expand digital tracking and invest in infrastructure to address the crisis.
Trump Says Iran and Ukraine Wars May End on Same Schedule
President Trump says the Ukraine and Iran conflicts could finish on a similar timetable after a call with Putin, who offered a ceasefire for Victory Day.
Obidient Movement: Two Forces for Automatic 2027 Win
Obidient and Kwankwaso supporters merge into OK Movement, claiming combined votes will secure automatic victory in the 2027 presidential election.
FCC Digital Portal Targets Recruitment Fraud
The Federal Character Commission launches a digital portal to tackle recruitment fraud, enhance transparency, and connect job seekers with verified agencies in Nigeria.
FG Declares Friday Public Holiday for Workers' Day 2026
The Federal Government has declared Friday, 1 May 2026, a public holiday to mark International Workers' Day, announced by Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
US House Committee Proposes Stricter Conditions on Nigeria Aid
The US House Appropriations Committee has introduced new conditions on financial aid to Nigeria, linking support to stronger action against religious violence.
Cartier Heir Gets 8 Years for $470M Crypto Laundering
Maximilien de Hoop Cartier, heir to the Cartier jewelry dynasty, was sentenced to 8 years for laundering over $470 million in drug proceeds through an unlicensed crypto exchange.
Govt Accused of Bias Over N25bn Airport Chapel Project
Political commentator Mahdi Shehu accuses the Nigerian government of bias after flagging off a N25 billion chapel project at Abuja airport, questioning equal support for Muslims.
Ondo APC Zones Reps Ticket to Ode-Aye, Daramola Emerges
The APC in Ondo State has zoned the House of Representatives ticket for Okitipupa/Irele to Ode-Aye, with Dr. Olumuyiwa Daramola emerging as the consensus candidate.
ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike in Four State Universities
ASUU Calabar zone warns of indefinite strike in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi, and Cross River state universities over unpaid allowances and unmet agreements.
David Mark Vows ADC on Ballot for 2027 as Supreme Court Rules
Senator David Mark assures ADC members the party will contest the 2027 elections despite legal battles, as the Supreme Court delivers judgment on the leadership crisis today.
Israeli Minister Congratulates Bianca Ojukwu on New Role
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar congratulates Nigeria's new Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Ojukwu, signaling stronger bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations.
Yusuf Buhari APC Consensus Candidate for 2027 House of Reps
Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the APC consensus candidate for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai'adua Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections.
APC Elders Warn Aiyedatiwa Against Imposing Candidates
APC elders in Ondo State caution Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa against imposing candidates for the 2027 elections, warning that unpopular picks may cost the party victory.
Tinubu Appoints Bianca Ojukwu Foreign Minister
President Bola Tinubu has named Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, replacing Yusuf Tuggar who resigned to run for Bauchi governor in 2027.
Opposition not enemy of state, Bode George warns
Chief Bode George warns that opposition parties are not enemies of the state, urging respect for rule of law and constitutional limits on leadership to sustain democracy.
Jandor Joins APC Governorship Race for Lagos 2027
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, known as Jandor, has purchased APC nomination forms to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election, affirming his commitment to internal democracy.
Ex-Lagos APC Spokesman Oladejo Enters House of Reps Contest
Former Lagos APC spokesman Seye Oladejo has picked his nomination form to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Mushin Constituency II under the APC platform.
Aduwo Faults APC Over Makinde's Operation Wetie Remark
Olufemi Aduwo criticizes APC for misrepresenting Governor Makinde's 'Operation Wetie' comment, calling it politically motivated and a distortion of history.
Abiodun Labels Daniel Ingrate in Political Spat
Governor Dapo Abiodun accuses Senator Gbenga Daniel of ingratitude for opposing his 2027 senatorial bid, despite Abiodun's support for Daniel's 2023 election.
ADC at Crossroads as Supreme Court Rules on Leadership
The African Democratic Congress awaits a Supreme Court ruling on its leadership tussle, with implications for the party's 2027 election prospects and internal stability.
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