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Peter Obi is No Threat to Tinubu’s Re-Election — Presidential Adviser Sunday Dare

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, poses no political threat to the Tinubu administration, Special Adviser to President...

Over-Centralization Fueling Insecurity: South-West Retired Perm Secs, HoSs Call for Regional Government

Nigeria’s highly centralized system is the root cause of its worsening insecurity and governance woes, retired top bureaucrats from the South-West civil service...

Wike and Turaki Factions Issue Parallel Certificates to PDP Candidates, INEC to Decide

The internal fractures paralyzing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Wednesday following parallel ceremonies in Abuja, where opposing camps issued conflicting certificates...

PDP Inaugurates New NEC, Issues Certificates of Return to 2027 Candidates

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) kicked off its 2027 election strategy in high gear on Wednesday, hosting its 109th NEC...

Just In: Akpabio Swears In Four New Senators, Harps on National Interest

By Samuel Akpan Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday swore in four new lawmakers to fill vacancies in the Red Chamber. The fresh...

Kwankwaso Didn’t Purchase 69 Nomination Forms, Says PRP

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has debunked allegations linking former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to the purchase of 69...

APC Wins Big in Nasarawa, Enugu, Kano, and Ondo By-Elections; PDP Holds Rivers

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) dominated Saturday’s by-elections, clinching key victories in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi, and Enugu states. Meanwhile, the People’s...

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...