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Breaking: APC’s Oyebanji Wins All 16 LGAs, Secures Historic Second Term In Ekiti

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been re-elected as governor of Ekiti State after recording a resounding victory in...

Natasha’s Suspension: ‘I Never Saw the Report,’ Says Committee Member Sen. Kingibe

More than a year after the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has...

Deregistration: Protection of multiparty democracy a national priority – IPAC

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed solidarity with political parties affected by recent court rulings, insisting that the protection...

Just In: 2027 Presidential Race: Atiku-Amaechi ‘Unity and Rescue Ticket’ Unveiled

By Samuel Akpan ​In a bid to position itself as a major contender in the 2027 presidential election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)...

Ogun Guber 2027: Adeola Names Alhaja Adegunwa-Balogun as Running Mate

Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), the APC governorship candidate for Ogun State, has officially unveiled Alhaja Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun as his running mate...

Abure Takes On Obi, Otti Over Labour Party Crisis

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Julius Abure, factional Chairman of the Labour Party, has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Gov. Alex...

Forgery Row Erupts as Opposition Battles for House of Reps Minority Leader Slot

By Samuel Akpan Shouting matches and finger-pointing erupted in the House of Representatives on Thursday as a forgery allegation exposed deep divisions within...

APC, SDP Lock Horns Over Economy, Inflation, Poverty Data

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Debates over Nigeria’s economic trajectory have intensified, highlighting a sharp divide between the ruling party and the opposition. Appearing on...

2027 Presidential Race: Turaki PDP Faction Affirms Jonathan in Absentia

In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general election, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the PDP has declared former President Goodluck...

Uzodinma Scores Tinubu 100%, Says President Rescued Nigeria From Economic Collapse

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves a “100 per cent performance score” for steering Nigeria...

Swift Switch: Sen. Omo-Agege Embraces NDC One Day After APC Exit

Following his Wednesday resignation from the APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has joined the NDC, vowing to deliver victory for the party’s presidential candidate,...

Karma Catches Up With Fayemi As Ojudu Reopens Ekiti APC Power Battle

Former presidential adviser and ex-lawmaker, Babafemi Ojudu, has reignited debate over the political legacy of former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, accusing...

Breaking: Atiku Outpolls Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen to Clinch ADC Presidential Ticket

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clinched the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for the 2027 general election. He defeated his closest...

Concocted Results’: Amaechi Cries Foul, Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Outcome

Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, presidential hopeful and former Rivers Governor, has openly rejected the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary results. Amaechi condemned the...

Buhari’s ex-Minister Pantami Dumps APC, Clinches Gombe PDP Gov Ticket

In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, the former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, has defected...

Breaking: 2027 Presidency: Court Declares Goodluck Jonathan Eligible to Contest

Former President Goodluck Jonathan’s path to the 2027 presidential election has been cleared following a decisive ruling by the Federal High Court in...