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2027 polls: 110 groups apply for registration as political parties, announces INEC

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that the commission has so far received letters of...

Damagum Leads PDP governors, others to INEC HQ over National Secretary Impasse

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, on Tuesday led a delegation of top party leaders including...

Just in: Real reason ADA can’t be registered now – INEC

The proposed political party – All Democratic Alliance (ADA) – being sponsored by the coalition against the ruling All Progressive Congress ahead of...

PDP’s 100th NEC Meeting: Damagum Disowns Ologunagba: You’re on Your Own

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagun, has distanced the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) from recent...

New Party Emerges: Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai’s Coalition Seeks INEC Registration

A powerful coalition, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna Gov. Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, has applied to register...

Just in: 2027: Coalition to remove Tinubu bound to fail, says Wike

The planned coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 is bound to fail, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike,...

Just In: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu Hold Crucial Meeting, Quell Feud Rumours

President Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu held a high-level meeting at the President’s private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos on...

Akwa Ibom Commissioner resigns following gov’s defection to APC

Ini Ememobong, Akwa Ibom State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy and Special Duties, has resigned following Gov. Umo Eno’s defection to the All...

Breaking: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Defects to APC

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection...

Again, Aiyedatiwa’s Election Validated: Ondo Tribunal Throws Out PDP, Others’ Petitions

The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday upheld the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024 election, dismissing...

Suspended Rivers Gov. Fubara Meets With Pres. Tinubu in Lagos

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently on suspension, met with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. Photos released by the State House...

Just In: Shake-Up in Ondo Assembly: Deputy Speaker, Majority Leader Quit

The Ondo State House of Assembly experienced a significant leadership change on Tuesday as Deputy Speaker Abayomi Akinruntan and Majority Leader Ogunmolasuyi both...

INEC announces dates for 2026 governorship polls in Ekiti, Osun states

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has announced July 20, and August 8, 2026, respectively for the off-cycle governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun...

Updated: Ighodalo heads to Supreme Court as Appeal Court upholds Okpebholo’s victory

Asuerinme Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, announced his intention to appeal to...

Just in: Edo Poll: Appeal Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory 

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, upheld the election of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State, affirming his victory...

Davido’s Tinubu Visit Ignites Gov. Adeleke Defection Rumours

Afrobeats superstar Davido (David Adeleke) recently made a surprise visit to President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock. This visit comes amidst growing speculation...