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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has reportedly disqualified a total of 65 aspirants seeking tickets for the forthcoming Rivers State House of Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, including former factional Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo. According to party sources familiar with the screening outcome, the affected…
Elder statesman and founding chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, has endorsed Professor Wale Sulaiman’s governorship ambition, describing him as a leader equipped with the “exposure, composure, and system-thinking” needed to tackle deep-rooted governance challenges in Nigeria. Akande, a former Governor of Osun State and a leading figure in Nigeria’s progressive political…
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In a move that signals early political momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, Hon. Jimoh Raheem Agboola has secured the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC), formally declaring his intention to contest in the party’s forthcoming primaries. Agboola’s decision positions him among the early entrants in what is…
Nigeria’s apex court has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, delivering a decisive ruling that invalidates the party’s controversial leadership process. In a judgment delivered on Thursday in Abuja, the Supreme Court of Nigeria declared the convention “null, void and…
Prince Olalekan Adewoye has taken a decisive step in his political journey with the official collection of the Party Expression of Interest and Nomination Form, formally declaring his intention to contest for the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the National Assembly. His entry into the race has sparked renewed interest across Kwara South, with supporters…
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By Rowland ‘Shuwa Few days ago, while Prince Olalekan Adewoye formally declared his senatorial ambition in Ajasse-Ipo amid fanfare and applause, another story quietly took shape around him, one that, in many ways, reflected the kind of opportunity-driven message his campaign seeks to project. Long before the speeches began, the open field of Comprehensive High…
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A former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has declared that an alleged attempt to seize control of the party has failed, citing a recent court ruling as decisive. Speaking in reaction to the judgment, Kachikwu maintained that the legal outcome has effectively halted what he described as a “backdoor takeover”…
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Fresh political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections gathered momentum this week as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso hosted senior figures of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja, amid growing speculation of a broader opposition alliance involving Peter Obi. The meeting, which took place at Kwankwaso’s residence in the nation’s capital, brought together key NDC…
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has clarified the rationale behind his recent closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan, stating that the visit was part of broader political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections—not a move to secure immediate endorsement. Obi, a leading opposition figure and a potential presidential contender under the African…
Fresh cracks have emerged within Nigeria’s opposition ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections, as influential blocs within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have openly rejected a proposed joint presidential ticket. The controversy follows a high-profile opposition summit held in Ibadan, where some political leaders reportedly agreed to present…