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Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina Reportedly Flees Amid Worsening Unrest

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Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina Reportedly Flees Amid Worsening Unrest

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country following escalating protests and growing calls for his resignation. According to reports, the embattled president was scheduled to deliver a national address at 17:30 GMT on Monday, but the event was abruptly postponed. Sources within the presidency cited threats by soldiers to seize control of the…

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Wike, Fubara Hold Landmark Meeting with Rivers Elders in Port Harcourt

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Wike, Fubara Hold Landmark Meeting with Rivers Elders in Port Harcourt

In a show of political rapprochement, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara convened a high-profile meeting with members of the Rivers State Elders Council on Saturday in Port Harcourt. The gathering, which also drew the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule,…

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Tinubu Promises Fairness to Northern Christians, Vows Decisive Action on Farmer-Herder Clashes

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Tinubu Promises Fairness to Northern Christians, Vows Decisive Action on Farmer-Herder Clashes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has provided assurances to Christian communities in northern Nigeria that his administration remains committed to fairness, national unity, and equitable treatment across religious lines. He also reiterated his government’s resolve to confront insecurity issues, especially in the tackling of farmer-herder conflicts. While in Plateau State, President Tinubu paid tribute to Nana…

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Omisore Declares for 2026 Osun Governorship, Begins APC Consultations

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Omisore Declares for 2026 Osun Governorship, Begins APC Consultations

Senator Iyiola Omisore, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former National Secretary of the party, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State on the platform of the APC. Omisore, who spoke in an interview, said he has commenced consultations with party members and stakeholders across the…

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Federal High Court Declines Bid to Stop INEC’s Recognition of David Mark-led ADC

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Federal High Court Declines Bid to Stop INEC’s Recognition of David Mark-led ADC

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday declined to hear an interlocutory application seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The urgent motion was filed by Dumebi (Dunebi) Kachikwu, the ADC’s 2023 presidential candidate and argued by Senior Advocate of…

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Jonathan Will Contest 2027 Presidency on PDP Ticket – Jerry Gana

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Jonathan Will Contest 2027 Presidency on PDP Ticket – Jerry Gana

Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Professor Jerry Gana, has declared that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Gana made the disclosure while speaking with journalists after the PDP state congress held in Minna, Niger State. He said Nigerians are yearning for…

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Kwara PDP Holds State Congress, Elects New Leadership to Drive 2027 Push

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Kwara PDP Holds State Congress, Elects New Leadership to Drive 2027 Push

Ilorin, Kwara State – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has held its long-anticipated State Congress in Ilorin culminating in the election of a fresh slate of state executives poised to steer the the party’s affairs ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the congress, Adamu Bawa was elected unopposed as the new…

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Jonathan Joins ADC Coalition Talks in Abuja as David Mark Takes Lead in Opposition Strategy

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Jonathan Joins ADC Coalition Talks in Abuja as David Mark Takes Lead in Opposition Strategy

In a key political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly met with Senator David Mark and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, intensifying speculation about a growing opposition coalition. Though formal confirmation remains pending, multiple sources indicate that Jonathan’s involvement signals broader alignment among…

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2027 Presidency: El-Rufai Predicts Tinubu Will Finish Third

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2027 Presidency: El-Rufai Predicts Tinubu Will Finish Third

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has launched a fresh wave of criticism against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that the current administration has no clear path to victory in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, El-Rufai, now a key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, boldly predicted that…

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APC Dominates Rivers LG Polls, Wins 20 LGAs as PDP Captures Three

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APC Dominates Rivers LG Polls, Wins 20 LGAs as PDP Captures Three

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a landslide victory in the just concluded Rivers State Local Government elections, clinching 20 out of the 23 chairmanship seats across the state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has long dominated the political landscape in Rivers, managed to secure only three local government areas. The official results…

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