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Breaking: 2027 Blow: Court Sacks Mark-Led ADC Exco, Voids Atiku’s Ticket

In a major legal setback for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked the party’s executive committee...

Makinde’s Camp Rattled as Ex-Chief of Staff Ogunwuyi Attends Oyo APC Event

The political atmosphere in Oyo State has taken another turn following the appearance of former Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Segun...

‘Diri Has Betrayed Bayelsa’: Dickson Slams Governor for Handing State to APC

In a sharp rebuke of his successor, former Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson has accused Governor Douye Diri of surrendering the state to the...

INEC Clears Pantami and Gwarzo for 2027, Throws Out Adebutu’s Petition

Following its review of party petitions, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cleared former Communications Minister Isa Ali Pantami and Kano State NDC...

Court Victory: Okorocha Accuses Uzodimma of Election Manipulation, Questions Senate Bid

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha has accused Governor Hope Uzodimma of election manipulation and questioned his Senate ambition, following his...

Breaking; Court Nullifies Uzodinma’s APC Ticket, Orders INEC To Recognise Okorocha

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for Imo West Senatorial District has taken a new turn, with...

Tinubu Never Promised Immediate End To Poverty, APC Insists

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Rebutting claims about unfulfilled campaign pledges, the All Progressives Congress (APC) stated that President Bola Tinubu never set a 100-day...

2027: Obi Demands Available Presidency As NDC Reports ₦8.53bln Inflows

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reviewed its finances, inaugurated its national secretariat and...

2027 Elections: NDC Names Dickson, Obi, Kwankwaso To Lead Campaign

By Omoyeni Ojeifo With 82 days to the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has named its National...

Tinubu in Kaduna, Promises Growth, Prosperity in Second-Term Bid

President Bola Tinubu officially launched his 2027 re-election bid on Saturday in Kaduna, appealing to Nigerians for another term while promising sustained economic...

‘Not Our Fault’: Atiku Hits Back at Tinubu Over Hardship Blame

By Segun Adebayo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hit back at President Bola Tinubu over his claim that opposition parties were responsible for...

2027 Elections: NDC Pledges Financial Transparency, Challenges Others To Follow Suit

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged political parties, particularly the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to emulate its planned...

Southsouth Backs Tinubu’s Re-election, Cites Infrastructure Projects, Promises Over 3m Votes

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah South-South leaders and political mobilisers have declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid, citing ongoing road projects, student...

NDC Alleges Plot To Poach Its Candidates Ahead Of 2027 Polls

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has lamented the departure of some of its candidates to the ruling All Progressives Congress...

Ogun Suspends Monarch Over Alleged Partisan Politics

Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, the traditional ruler of Iselu Kingdom in Ogun State’s Yewa North council area, has been suspended from office with immediate...

APC Has Failed Jigawa: Sule Lamido Rallies PDP for 2027 Comeback

Sule Lamido, a political heavyweight and former governor of Jigawa State, has signaled a fierce PDP comeback ahead of the 2027 general elections,...