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.
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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.
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 Primaries: Senators Who Lost Return Tickets to Senate
Several powerful APC senators, including Ned Nwoko and Neda Imasuen, lost their return bids in the party's senatorial primaries for the 2027 elections.
APC Primaries: Senators Lose Tickets as Anti-Defection Law Backfires
Several APC senators lost return tickets in primaries, as anti-defection law backfires. Ned Nwoko, Neda Imasuen, and others defeated; violence and disputes mark exercise.
Osun Govt, Accord Party Allege Planned Mass Arrest Ahead of 2026 Polls
Osun State Government and Accord Party raise alarm over alleged creation of a special police squad to arrest officials and leaders ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
1,809 Kano Pilgrims Stranded as Hajj 2026 Deadline Nears
Over 1,800 intending pilgrims from Kano State face uncertainty due to flight delays, with less than 72 hours before Saudi Arabia closes its airspace for Hajj 2026.
Accord Party Alleges Arrest Plot Ahead of Osun Governorship Election
Osun government and Accord Party accuse a special police squad of planning to arrest party leaders and officials before the August 15 governorship election, raising tension.
Gunshots Disrupt APC Primary in Ondo State
Gunshots fired by suspected thugs disrupt APC senatorial primary in Akure, Ondo State, causing panic and forcing delegates to flee the venue.
Court to Rule on Jonathan's 2027 Presidential Bid on May 26
A Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on May 26, 2026, in a case challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election.
GSAI Decries Systemic Exclusion of Women from Party Primaries
Gender Strategy Advancement International criticizes Nigeria's political parties for excluding women from primaries through high fees, intimidation, and patriarchal structures ahead of 2027 elections.
Farotimi Urges Nigerians to Reclaim PVCs for Change
Activist Dele Farotimi calls on Nigerians to use their PVCs to vote out opportunist leaders, warning that apathy enables rigging and worsens insecurity.
Mixed Reactions Trail APC Primaries in Four States
Gbenga Daniel alleges Ogun governor forced endorsement; Ondo results delayed; Oyo sees controversy; Ekiti incumbents lose tickets.
Nigeria's Push for Independent Candidacy Intensifies
Crises in Nigeria's opposition parties renew calls for independent candidacy, allowing individuals to contest elections without party sponsorship, as stakeholders seek to bypass godfatherism and internal disputes.
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Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC House of Reps Ticket in Imo
Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, lost the APC House of Representatives ticket for Orlu/Orsu/Oru East to Canice Moore Omeogo, securing only 14 of 2845 votes.
Edo Rep Alleges Irregularities in APC Primary Results
Marcus Onobum, Edo lawmaker, alleges irregularities as APC primary committee announces winners for nine federal constituencies in Edo State.
Man Shot Dead at APC Primaries in Plateau State
A man was shot dead by soldiers during the APC primary election in Plateau State following protests over delayed commencement.
Abdulsalami's Brother Wins APC Reps Primary in Niger
Adamu Abubakar, brother to former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, secured the APC House of Representatives ticket for Chanchaga with 30,650 votes in the 2027 primary election.
INEC OKs Nouvelle Perspective for Ekiti 2026 Polls
INEC accredits Nouvelle Perspective and 97 other groups to observe Ekiti governorship election on June 20, 2026, boosting transparency and public confidence.
APC Forum Wants Aspirants Expelled Over Primaries Disruption
Enone APC Forum calls for expulsion of Hon. Francis Ottah Agbo and Hon. Okoliko Aba over alleged attempts to disrupt House of Reps primaries in Benue State.
Seyi Tinubu Backs Cubana Chief Priest After Primary Loss
Seyi Tinubu sends a message of encouragement to Cubana Chief Priest after he reportedly lost the APC House of Representatives primary in Imo State ahead of the 2027 elections.
Cubana Chief Priest Regrets Trusting Elders After APC Defeat
Cubana Chief Priest reacts to his APC primary loss in Imo State, expressing regret over misplaced trust in community elders and vowing to continue his political journey.
Tajudeen Abbas, Ango Abdullahi’s Son Win APC Reps Tickets in Kaduna
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, son of Prof. Ango Abdullahi, secured APC House of Representatives tickets in Kaduna primaries held on Saturday.
APC Chieftain Vows to Rig Osun Poll, Accord Reacts
An APC chieftain, Olubunmi Obeisun, vowed to rig the 2027 Obokun-Oriade election, sparking condemnation from Accord Party's Pelumi Olajengbesi, who called it anti-democratic.
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House of Reps Aspirant Steps Down Amid Age Controversy
Mahmud Sadis Buba withdraws from APC House of Reps race in Kaduna after claims he is 15, not 30, as evidence emerges online.
Fajemirokun-Ajayi Gains More Support in Ondo APC Primaries
Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, an APC House of Representatives aspirant in Ondo State, gains growing grassroots support ahead of the party primary.
2027 Oyo Governorship: Alignments and Horse-Trading Reshape Race
As the 2027 Oyo governorship election approaches, quiet negotiations, internal party tensions, and strategic defections are redefining the political contest, with Governor Makinde's coalition politics adding uncertainty.
China Highlights Media Role in Nigeria Cooperation
The Chinese government stresses media's crucial role in advancing China-Nigeria cooperation at a seminar in Beijing, urging effective communication to deepen mutual understanding.
PWDs Demand Elective Offices, Launch Able2Run Campaign
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities launches Able2Run campaign, demanding elective offices and greater political inclusion in Nigeria's democracy.
APC disqualifies four Fubara loyalists, clears 21 for Rivers primaries
The APC has disqualified four loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from contesting the party's House of Representatives primaries in Rivers State, while clearing 21 others, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule.
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