Sowore Steps Down as AAC Chairman, Eyes 2027 Presidency
Omoyele Sowore resigns as AAC National Chairman, with Samuel Ajeigbe taking over. Sowore announces 2027 presidential bid, citing need to rebuild Nigeria's political and economic system.
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PDP Welcomes Court Ruling on Jonathan's 2027 Eligibility
The PDP has welcomed a Federal High Court ruling affirming Goodluck Jonathan's eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election, calling it lawful and sensible.
Amaechi Defeats Atiku to Win ADC Presidential Primary in Bayelsa
Rotimi Amaechi secured 44,404 votes to defeat Atiku Abubakar and Hayatu-Deen Muhammed in the ADC presidential primary election held in Bayelsa State on May 25, 2026.
Bwacha Emerges PDP Taraba Governorship Candidate
Former Senator Emmanuel Bwacha has been affirmed as the PDP governorship candidate for Taraba State, accepting the mandate with gratitude and a promise of peace and progress.
Sowore's AAC Starts Presidential Primary in Abuja, Hands Over Leadership
The African Action Congress (AAC) has commenced its presidential primary in Abuja, with Omoyele Sowore handing over party leadership to Pastor Samuel Ajeyigbe ahead of the 2027 elections.
Tinubu's Inclusive Leadership Strengthening APC, Democracy
Governor Dapo Abiodun presents APC primary results to President Tinubu, praising his inclusive policies and direct primaries for strengthening democracy and party unity.
Ogundipe Wins ADC Governorship Primary in Ogun
Dr. Biodun Collins Ogundipe wins ADC governorship primary in Ogun State with 9,370 votes, defeating Jimi Lawal and Marie Odusina, calls for party unity ahead of 2027 election.
Ogboru Wins Delta ADC Governorship Primary
Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru wins Delta ADC governorship primary with 28,454 votes, defeating Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe, amid factional crisis.
Pantami Defects to PDP, Wins Gombe Governorship Ticket
Former Communications Minister Isa Pantami joins PDP and secures governorship ticket for Gombe State via voice affirmation primary, setting stage for 2027 election.
Ned Nwoko laments betrayal over APC ticket
Senator Ned Nwoko accuses APC of reneging on an automatic ticket promise after his defection, as Okowa wins Delta North primary.
Northern Christian Group Backs Tinubu for Full Tenure
A Northern Christian group, CNNPF, supports President Tinubu's eight-year tenure, citing fairness and unity. They defend economic reforms as necessary for healing.
Pantami Clinches Gombe PDP Governorship Ticket
Former Minister Isa Ali Pantami wins Gombe PDP governorship primary via voice affirmation, pledging fairness and justice if elected in 2027.
2027: Gbenga Hashim Declares Presidential Bid on Accord Party
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim joins Accord Party, declares 2027 presidential run, mobilizing over one million supporters and rejecting any claims that the party won't field a candidate.
Atiku Leads in Five States in ADC Presidential Primaries
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has secured early victories in five states during the ADC presidential primaries, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu's 2027 APC Ticket Reflects National Acceptance
APC candidate Ogbeide-Ihama says President Tinubu's emergence as 2027 flagbearer shows broad national acceptance and political influence after winning primary with over 10.9 million votes.
Senator Buba wins PRP governorship ticket in Bauchi
Senator Shehu Buba Umar has emerged as the Peoples Redemption Party governorship candidate for Bauchi State, just 24 hours after defecting from the APC.
Fatai Owoseni Pulls Out of Oyo Accord Party Primary
Former Lagos Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni withdraws from Accord Party governorship primary in Oyo State, citing manipulation and rising violence within the party.
Atiku Wins ADC Primary, Eyes 2027 Battle with Tinubu, Obi
Atiku Abubakar secures ADC presidential ticket with 139,334 votes, defeating Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen. He is set to challenge Tinubu and Obi in the 2027 elections.
Owoseni Withdraws from Oyo Accord Party Primary
Fatai Owoseni, ex-Lagos police commissioner, withdraws from Accord Party governorship primary in Oyo State, citing internal crisis and security concerns.
Nnamani Wins PDP Enugu Governorship Primary
Sampson Nnamani secured 7,542 votes to defeat Uche Nnaji's 121 in the PDP governorship primary in Enugu, held peacefully across 17 LGAs.
SDP Candidate Accuses Tinubu of Fueling Opposition Crises
Adewole Adebayo, SDP presidential candidate, accuses President Tinubu of causing internal crises in opposition parties, urging him to focus on the APC.
Atiku Wins ADC Presidential Primaries in Zamfara, Yobe
Former VP Atiku Abubakar wins ADC presidential primaries in Zamfara and Yobe, securing 60,500 and 44,841 votes respectively, ahead of the 2027 election.
Fubara's Withdrawal Not Surprising – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he is not surprised by Governor Siminalayi Fubara's withdrawal from the Rivers APC governorship primary, citing a breach of agreement.
Ex-IGP Adamu Abubakar Leaves APC for SDP After Primary Loss
Former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu Abubakar has resigned from the APC and joined the SDP after losing the Nasarawa governorship primary, citing unfairness.
Two Winners Emerge in Ebonyi ADC Presidential Primary
The ADC presidential primary in Ebonyi State has produced two conflicting winners, with Amaechi and Atiku declared victorious by different factions, deepening internal party crisis.
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Nigeria Declares 2-Day Public Holiday for Eid al-Kabir 2026
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared May 27-28, 2026 as public holidays for Eid al-Kabir, urging prayers, peace, and national unity.
APC Chair: Why Fubara Withdrew from Governorship Primary
APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says Governor Siminalayi Fubara voluntarily withdrew from the party's governorship primary after completing screening.
Sam Ejekwu wins PDP governorship primary in Rivers
Sam Ejekwu, a key ally of Nyesom Wike, has been declared the PDP consensus candidate for the 2027 Rivers governorship election after receiving affirmation votes across the state.
Why 14 Lagos lawmakers lost at APC primaries: Power shift
The APC primaries in Lagos saw 14 incumbents lose return tickets due to impeachment fallout, factional battles, and a push for fresh faces, signaling a major political realignment ahead of 2027.
ADC, Atiku Reject Tinubu's 10.9m Votes Claim
The African Democratic Congress and Atiku Abubakar reject President Tinubu's claim of 10.9 million votes in APC primaries, calling it a rigging plot and fabricated numbers.
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