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Kano: Political Fault Lines Deepen as Gaya, Hanga Dumps NDC, Raising Fresh Questions Over Kwankwaso’s Influence

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Kano: Political Fault Lines Deepen as Gaya, Hanga Dumps NDC, Raising Fresh Questions Over Kwankwaso’s Influence

The political landscape in Kano State has continued to shift following indications that two prominent northern politicians, Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya and Senator Rufai Sani Hanga, are preparing to leave the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their expected departure has reignited debate over the future strength of the Kwankwasiyya…

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Rivers ADC Faction Joins Wike-Backed Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Rivers ADC Faction Joins Wike-Backed Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections

A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has reportedly aligned with the political coalition associated with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development represents a significant shift in the state’s political landscape, particularly as the coalition continues to attract politicians from different…

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Kwara APC Elders Reject Peace Panel, Describe Reconciliation Move as ‘Too Late’

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Kwara APC Elders Reject Peace Panel, Describe Reconciliation Move as ‘Too Late’

The internal crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has deepened, with the party’s Elders Caucus declining an invitation to appear before the recently inaugurated reconciliation committee, describing the initiative as belated and lacking sincerity. In a letter addressed to the chairman of the committee, retired Colonel AbdulWahab Ademola Lawal,…

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Prof. Wale Sulaiman Backs APC for 2027 Kwara Victory, Urges Party Unity After Primary Dispute

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Prof. Wale Sulaiman Backs APC for 2027 Kwara Victory, Urges Party Unity After Primary Dispute

Former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, has expressed confidence that the ruling party will retain control of the state in the 2027 governorship election, citing its governance record and internal strength despite ongoing disagreements over the party’s primary process. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Sulaiman said…

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Oyo Political Realignment Deepens as Ex-Deputy Governor Arapaja Holds Talks With APC Leaders Ahead of 2027

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Oyo Political Realignment Deepens as Ex-Deputy Governor Arapaja Holds Talks With APC Leaders Ahead of 2027

Former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Taofeek Arapaja, is reportedly preparing to part ways with Governor Seyi Makinde’s political camp, following high-level consultations with prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a development that could reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Arapaja, who currently serves as the National Deputy…

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Court Affirms David Mark’s ADC Leadership, Throws Out Abejide’s Challenge Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Court Affirms David Mark’s ADC Leadership, Throws Out Abejide’s Challenge Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) headed by former Senate President David Mark, dismissing a lawsuit filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide that sought to invalidate the party’s current leadership structure. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman ruled that the…

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Fresh Legal Challenge Targets Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid Over Certificate Allegations

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Fresh Legal Challenge Targets Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid Over Certificate Allegations

A civil society organisation, the Incorporated Trustees of the Centre for Reforms and Public Advocacy (CRPA), has instituted a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from participating in the 2027 presidential election over allegations relating to his academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) credentials….

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Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kano, Stir Fresh 2027 Political Interest

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Obasanjo, Kwankwaso Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kano, Stir Fresh 2027 Political Interest

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, held a private meeting in Kano State on Thursday, a development that has generated renewed political interest ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting took place during Obasanjo’s visit to Kano and was confirmed in a statement…

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Ekiti 2026: PDP Says Nigeria’s Democracy Has Been Reduced to Vote Trading

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Ekiti 2026: PDP Says Nigeria’s Democracy Has Been Reduced to Vote Trading

The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over what it described as the growing commercialization of Nigeria’s electoral process, lamenting that democracy in the country has been reduced to the buying and selling of votes. The opposition party made the assertion while reacting to the conduct of the 2026…

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Unease as Court Orders INEC to Deregister Five Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Unease as Court Orders INEC to Deregister Five Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Elections

Abuja, Nigeria – The political landscape in Nigeria may be set for a significant shake-up following a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties for allegedly failing to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the…

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