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APC Drops Shehu Buba, Clears Tuggar, Bala Wunti for High-Stakes Bauchi 2027 Race

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly cleared Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and former NNPCL NUIMS chief, Bala...

Violence Mars Lagos APC Primaries: State Commissioner Hospitalized After Machete Attack

A Lagos State Commissioner is fighting for his life after being hacked with machetes during a violent clash at an All Progressives Congress...

APC Primaries: Big Upsets as Daniel, Amosun, Rochas Lose; Abiodun, Ndume, Uzodimma Win Tickets

A wave of upsets and consensus agreements has reshaped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) following its nationwide senatorial primaries. The high-stakes exercise...

Political Actors Have Weakened Nigeria’s Democracy — Baba Ahmed

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Akeem Baba-Ahmed, the National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), has accused Nigerian politicians of eroding political values and...

My Withdrawal From Senate Race Sacrifice for Youth Inclusion, Not Retirement – Tambuwal

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Aminu Tambuwal has clarified that his exit from the 2027 senatorial race is a deliberate “political sacrifice,” rather than...

APC Clears Air on Reps Primaries Delay, Rules Out Internal Feud

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed claims that the postponement of its House of Representatives primaries was caused by...

Battle for ADC Ticket: Atiku, Amaechi Submit 2027 Presidential Forms

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi formally submitted their presidential nomination forms at the African Democratic Congress...

Breaking: Makinde Formally Launches 2027 Presidential Bid

Nigeria’s political terrain has witnessed a shifting following Governor Seyi Makinde’s official entry into the 2027 presidential race. Speaking at a “Unity Rally”...

Atiku Formally Declares for 2027 Presidential Run Under ADC

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has formally submitted his nomination...

Sen. Adeola (Yayi) Accepts APC Mantle for Ogun 2027 Guber Race, Applauds Tinubu, Abiodun, Osoba

Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has officially accepted the mantle as the APC’s unified choice for the 2027 Ogun governorship. During...

Presidency Blasts Peter Obi Over One-Term Pledge, Cites Broken Vows

By Samuel Akpan The Presidency has launched a scathing attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi, dismissing his fresh vow to serve only...

2027: Nigerian Elections Will Be Decided by Strategy, Not Zoning — Momodu

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Veteran journalist and publisher, Chief Dele Momodu, has described the ongoing debate over zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections...

Oshiomhole to Senate: Don’t Weaponize Rules Against Rivals

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Adams Oshiomhole has again criticised the Senate’s controversial amendment to its standing rules. He warned that altering parliamentary procedures...

2027 Presidency: Kwankwaso Backs Southern Zoning, Defends Coalition Push

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Governor of Kano State, is backing a power-sharing deal to field a Southern candidate for the 2027 presidency....

Northern Bloc Remains Committed to Tinubu’s Second Term – Gov. Sani

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Kaduna State Governor and Vice Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Uba Sani, has expressed confidence that President Bola...

Avoid PDP’s Path’: Senator Sani Issues Stern Warning to APC Leaders

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Former Kaduna Senator Shehu Sani has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to steer clear of the internal pitfalls that...