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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the defection of a group of individuals it identified as former African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Assembly candidates from Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba and Jigawa states, with the defectors declaring support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group made its position known…
Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has rejected his inclusion in the policy team of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s campaign for the 2027 presidential election, saying his consent was never sought. Moghalu’s reaction followed the unveiling of the campaign structure of Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African…
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A United States court record has revealed that Karl Von Batten, the Washington-based lobbyist hired by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, was convicted in 2003 after a physical assault involving his then-girlfriend. The conviction, handed down on December 10, 2003, is contained in the record of a case before the District of Columbia courts. In the…
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s President, as he intensifies his campaign ahead of the poll. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has previously confirmed that he intends to contest the 2027 election, saying his age and…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made a direct appeal to United States President Donald Trump over growing concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, calling for international attention to the conduct of the poll. In a strongly worded post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Davido addressed Trump directly…
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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…
Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, has weighed in on the ongoing legal troubles facing former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, suggesting that political considerations may play a significant role in determining when the embattled politician regains his freedom. Speaking during a television programme, Abati argued that authorities may be reluctant to release…
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Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday marked Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day with a strong defence of democratic governance, a tribute to the heroes of the June 12 struggle, and a renewed commitment to economic reforms, national security, and institutional development. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, the President…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has initiated a ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit against actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over allegations that he received bribes from aspirants seeking elective positions. According to court documents filed through his legal counsel, Chief Alex Ejesieme (SAN), Obi described the allegations made by Okonkwo as false, malicious, and damaging to…
Former Ogun Central Senator and former Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned her membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party’s leadership in Ogun State of persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment. Obasanjo, who recently contested for the APC governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections, announced her resignation…
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