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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...

APC Rejects Manipulated Primary Figures Claim, Defends Election Process

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has defended the outcome of the party’s presidential...

Bauchi Guber Ticket: Former Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar Loses APC Primary

A former Governor of Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar, has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, defeating the immediate...

Tinubu Applauds APC Primaries for Reflecting Robust Internal Democracy

President Bola Tinubu has praised the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries, calling them a vivid display of the party’s dedication to grassroots...

Sen. Adeola Secures Ogun APC Governorship Ticket for 2027

Sen. Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West Senatorial District, has secured the APC governorship ticket for Ogun State after a landslide victory. Adeola polled...

Lagos APC Primary: Dr. Hamzat Wins 2027 Governorship Ticket

Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has secured the Lagos State APC governorship ticket for the 2027 general elections following a peaceful and transparent primary...

Breaking: Why Gov. Fubara Withdrew From Rivers APC Primary

In a significant political development, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stepped down from the upcoming APC governorship primary election. The governor made...