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Faleke

Opposition leader congratulates Faleke on successful primary victory

Paul Dada

4 days ago

"As a Lagosian myself, I have full confidence that your return to the green chamber next year is a forgone…
NDC releases timetable for primaries, pegs presidential form at N60m

2027: NDC extends deadline for aspirants

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

This extension was confirmed in a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, Esq., and is aimed…
APC Rep Primaries: Oroh calls for electoral reforms to restore people's confidence

APC Rep Primaries: Oroh calls for electoral reforms to restore people’s confidence

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Oroh who contested the APC primary for the Owan Federal Constituency seat but lost to the alleged 'preferred candidate' of…
Former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former governor of Plateau State, Jona Jang and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi have been listed among a committee of 14 members to screen Jonathan described as a lone candidate by the party. Other members of the committee were Chief Olabode George, Babangida Aliyu, Maryam ciroma, Zainab Maina, Josephine Anenin, Dr. Abdul Bulama, Dr. Esther Uduehi, Edo State PDP chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, Dr. Sunday Solarium and Chief Anicho Okoro, who would serve as administrative secretary of the committee.

2027: Jonathan back in the race as PDP confirms lone presidential screening

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

The screening committee for the presidential aspirant includes former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang, and former…
Edo Rep Onobun challenges APC primary result in Esan constituency

I’m the rightful winner – Edo Rep Onobun protests APC primary result

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Onobun said this while urging the APC Primary Election Petitions Committee to review ward results and compare them with reports…
Bello

APC clears Yahaya Bello for Kogi Central Senate primary

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Bello joins 16 other cleared aspirants ahead of Monday’s APC primary, including two other contestants in Kogi Central and 14…
Daniel

APC primary crisis deepens as Daniel’s supporters raise alarm

Paul Dada

4 days ago

“We have seen and heard people threatening fire and brimstone against our supporters,” the group alleged.
NDC releases timetable for primaries, pegs presidential form at N60m

₦60m Political Gamble: Inside the push for Obi–Kwankwaso 2027 alliance

Femi Fabunmi

4 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, there are growing indications of early political realignments as backers of Nigeria’s former presidential…
Cubana Chief Priest

I never participated in APC Primary, Cubana Chief Priest insists

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 days ago

Celebrity businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has denied participating in the All Progressives Congress…
Bola Oyebamiji

Oyebamiji pledges to reinstate disengaged workers

Isa Isawade

5 days ago

Oyebamiji assured the workers that his administration would prioritise their reinstatement and also address outstanding salary arrears and promotion entitlements.
Makinde

Makinde’s ambition won’t affect Tinubu’s chances in S/West — Adeyeye

Isa Isawade

5 days ago

Makinde’s ambition remains “immaterial and inconsequential” to the President’s electoral strength in the Southwest.
Deputy Speaker, Nigeria's House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu

Abia Youth Group Defends Benjamin Kalu, Dismisses Claims of Abandoned Constituency Project

Michael Adesina

5 days ago

A youth-based advocacy organisation in Abia State has rejected allegations that a constituency project linked to Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker…
Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.)

Abdulsalami’s son wins Chanchaga APC reps’ ticket

Isa Isawade

5 days ago

Returning Officer, Mr Dan Islam, said Abubakar polled 30,650 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Nmaa Ahmed, who secured…
Former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, former governor of Plateau State, Jona Jang and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tom Ikimi have been listed among a committee of 14 members to screen Jonathan described as a lone candidate by the party. Other members of the committee were Chief Olabode George, Babangida Aliyu, Maryam ciroma, Zainab Maina, Josephine Anenin, Dr. Abdul Bulama, Dr. Esther Uduehi, Edo State PDP chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, Dr. Sunday Solarium and Chief Anicho Okoro, who would serve as administrative secretary of the committee.

“Don’t try it”: Anglican Primate warns Jonathan against 2027 presidential bid

Paul Dada

5 days ago

​According to the cleric, Jonathan has already secured an indelible place in history as a symbol of democratic maturity and…
Benue deputy speaker wins APC re-election ticket

Edo APC primaries throw up surprises as incumbents fall

Paul Dada

5 days ago

“The exercise has been free and fair so far. It shows the level of preparedness of the APC ahead of…
Ebonyi House of Reps aspirant dumps APC over consensus arrangement

2027: Four Imo Reps lose APC return ticket

Michael Adesina

5 days ago

The primaries, conducted using the Option A4 voting system across the state’s 10 federal constituencies, produced a mix of returning…
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu wins APC Reps ticket unopposed

Michael Adesina

5 days ago

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest for…
Ebonyi House of Reps aspirant dumps APC over consensus arrangement

Protest erupts over APC Reps ticket In Akwa Ibom

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

Widespread protests broke out in some parts of Akwa Ibom State during the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives…
APC

APC clears air on membership dues requirement for primary elections voting

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that party members participating in the ongoing primary elections are not required to…
ADC

ADC postpones Presidential, Governorship screenings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed its presidential and governorship screening exercise earlier scheduled for this weekend to Monday,…
APC

APC disqualifies top House of Reps aspirants from Primaries

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified several House of Representatives aspirants from participating in the party’s National Assembly primaries,…
APC

81 APC aspirants battle fiercely for 11 Benue Reps tickets

Kazeem Ugbodaga

6 days ago

No fewer than 81 aspirants are battling for the 11 All Progressives Congress (APC) tickets for House of Representatives seats…
Ebonyi House of Reps aspirant dumps APC over consensus arrangement

Ebonyi House of Reps aspirant dumps APC over consensus arrangement

Ayorinde Oluokun

6 days ago

Uduma, who was among aspirants not favored in the consensus arrangement announced his resignation from the party in letter sent…
ADC

2027: I’ll not step down for Atiku, Amaechi, others – ADC presidential aspirant

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

Addressing questions about his chances against established figures like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen said every qualified citizen…
INEC fixes date for Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election

All 22 political parties have submitted their membership registers – INEC

Michael Adesina

6 days ago

In a statement on Friday, Mohammed Haruna, INEC’s Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, said the submissions were…
Atiku

Atiku demands immediate release of El-Rufai before Eid celebration

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 days ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government and the Kaduna State Government to release former Kaduna State…

Groups urge Hamzat to pick Lagos civil service chair as running mate

Michael Adesina

7 days ago

A coalition of Lagos indigenes' advocacy groups has urged the All Progressives Congress and its consensus candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat,…
Ebonyi House of Reps aspirant dumps APC over consensus arrangement

APC shifts Reps primaries

Ayorinde Oluokun

1 week ago

The previously announced dates for Senate, State Assembly, governorship and presidential primaries remain unchanged,” Morka said
Tinubu

Christian leaders seek divine intervention for Nigeria’s future

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 week ago

Christian leaders and clerics from different denominations on Thursday gathered in Lagos to offer prayers for Nigeria’s unity, peace and…
Tinubu

Tinubu warns APC against ‘Do-or-Die Politics’ ahead of Primaries

Kazeem Ugbodaga

1 week ago

President Bola Tinubu has warned members of the ruling All Progressives Congress against divisive politics, violence and bitterness ahead of…
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