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Electoral Reform Incoming Ahead of 2027 Elections — INEC’s Yakubu Declares
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has revealed that key changes to Nigeria’s Electoral Act will be completed before the 2027 general elections. Prof. Yakubu made this known on Monday while speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He was there for the swearing-in of two new […] More
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Kano Politics: NNPP Lawmaker Defects to APC, Sparks Realignment
Another member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has left the party in Kano State. Hon. Zubairu Hamza Masu, who represents Sumaila constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). His resignation was made known on Monday during a House sitting. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ismail Falgore, […] More
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Sustainable Energy Shift Requires Global Unity, Says Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has said that with the emergence of the global energy transition, there has never been a more critical moment for decisive leadership. This was as he underscored the importance of global partnerships in building a resilient and sustainable mining sector at the ongoing Organisation for Economic […] More
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in PoliticsPDP on the Brink of Collapse — APC’s Ganduje Predicts Party’s End
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will soon become extinct. He said this following a statement by a former governor of Jigawa, Sule Lamido, who stated that the APC would soon disintegrate, adding that Ganduje and former members of the PDP would soon […] More
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in PoliticsRivers Crisis: Wike Says Fubara Came With APC Governors to Seek Peace
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recently visited him with two All Progressives Congress (APC) governors to seek peace. Wike made the statement while speaking to journalists on Monday. “Fubara came to me with two Governors and one elder statesman. Just that they are […] More
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Tension as Wike Storms PDP Governors’ Meeting Amid Saraki, Makinde’s Rescue Moves
In a surprise move that sent ripples through the ranks of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, made an unexpected appearance at a high-level PDP Governors’ Forum meeting in Abuja on Sunday night. The development, described by insiders as both dramatic and […] More
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PDP Leadership Reshuffle: Fresh BoT Members Emerge as Governors Steer Party Vision
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will today (Monday) inaugurate new members of its Board of Trustees (BoT) at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja. This was confirmed in a circular signed by the PDP Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, and dated May 11, 2025. “With reference to the subject above, please be informed that the […] More
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Political Drama: Wike’s Ally Mocks Fubara Over Remarks on Returning as Governor
Lere Olayinka, an aide to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has mocked Siminalayi Fubara over his comment about returning as the governor of Rivers State. Olayinka urged the governor to do well by opting out as the state’s governor legally. Recall that Fubara had during the service of songs for the […] More
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Tinubu Should Be Concerned About Buhari’s Moves in 2027 — Ali Ndume in Viral Clip
Ali Ndume warns Bola Tinubu about Muhammadu Buhari play videoAli Ndume warns Bola Tinubu about Muhammadu Buhari The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has warned that President Bola Tinubu should be worried about his predecessor and the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, should he not be on his side ahead of the 2027 presidential […] More
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“We have not yet reached a decision regarding the disputes within the Labour Party”- INEC
In a statement issued by Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, the Commission refuted media reports suggesting it had acknowledged specific individuals as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP). The statement reads: “Our attention has been drawn to some media reports claiming that the Commission has […] More
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Shocking Political Shift: Ex-Delta Governor Dumps Party, Joins APC After Okowa
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uduaghan received his APC membership card on Monday at his residence in Warri GRA, where he was warmly welcomed by key stakeholders including APC Delta South Women Leader Alero Tenumah, Chairman of Abigborodo Ward 6 George Ino, and other party […] More
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Tinubu’s Minister Under Fire for Choosing Politics Over Public Service — Group Alleges
A pro-democracy advocacy group, the Good Governance Group, has issued slammed Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, accusing him of abandoning his official responsibilities in favour of politics ahead of the 2027 elections in Bauchi State. Tuggar, a former member of the House of Representatives, is rumoured to be eyeing the Bauchi […] More