Category: Politics
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FARMERS TURN NEW LEAF IN EDO AFAN POWER SHAKE-UP
After years of faction drama, Edo farmers just hit reset and they’re not here for “chop alone” politics anymore. The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Edo State has pressed the restart button, electing a fresh set of leaders with one loud message: unity or nothing. At the Benin poll, Joel Usiagu emerged as…
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ENSIEC SETS SEPTEMBER DATE FOR ENUGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS
If you’re planning for Enugu politics, mark your calendar — the race for council seats just got a new official timeline. The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission has rolled out a revised timetable for the 2026 local government elections, setting September 26 as the main election day. Chairman Christian Ngwu announced the update in Enugu,…
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2027 ELECTIONS: FCT POLICE SOUND STRONG WARNING AGAINST VIOLENCE
With the 2027 polls approaching, the FCT Police are sending a clear message — no political ambition is worth bloodshed or chaos. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned residents—especially youths—to stay away from electoral violence and resist political inducement ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a community engagement in Lugbe…
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JONATHAN PUSHES FOR CONSTITUTIONAL COURT TO END ELECTION CASE DRAMA
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria’s election disputes are dragging for too long — and wants a single court to handle them once and for all. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to overhaul the country’s electoral litigation system by creating a specialised Constitutional Court to handle all election-related cases.…
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INEC FREEZES ADC, DELETES DAVID MARK-LED NWC FROM PORTAL
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has hit pause on all ADC activities as a fierce leadership battle heads to court. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will remove the National Working Committee led by David Mark from its portal and stop dealing with any faction of the African Democratic Congress until the courts decide who…
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ADC DIASPORA RAISES ALARM OVER INEC MOVE ON PARTY LEADERSHIP
A fresh political storm is brewing as ADC’s diaspora chapter questions the timing and implications of INEC’s decision amid an ongoing court battle. The U.S. chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for removing the David Mark–led National Working Committee from its portal while the leadership dispute…
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EIGHT NNPP LAWMAKERS DEFECT TO APC IN KANO
Kano politics shakes up as lawmakers cite internal party crisis and join APC at the National Assembly. Eight NNPP lawmakers from Kano State have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the National Assembly in Abuja. According to the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the defectors—Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe, Garba Ibrahim Diso, Hassan Shehu Hussain,…
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WEST AFRICA LAUNCHES 5-YEAR PLAN TO FIGHT DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDE AND POVERTY
With coups rising and millions facing food insecurity, CDD-West Africa unveils a bold strategy to protect democracy and lift communities. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has launched a 2026–2030 strategic plan to tackle democratic decline, prevent conflict, and promote people-centred development across West Africa. Dr Dauda Garuba, the CDD director, said the…
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INEC LAUNCHES MASSIVE VOTER ENLIGHTENMENT DRIVE IN KANO
Kano residents are urged to revalidate their PVCs and stay election-ready as INEC kicks off a week-long voter awareness campaign. The Independent National Electoral Commission has rolled out a seven-day voter enlightenment exercise at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, targeting eight metropolitan Local Government Areas. The aim: boost voter participation and ensure citizens update their registration…
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ZULUM DISSOLVES BORNO STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AHEAD OF ELECTIONS
Borno Governor clears the path for political ambitions as he dissolves the state’s executive council. Gov. Babagana Zulum has approved the immediate dissolution of Borno State’s Executive Council. The move, disclosed by Secretary to the State Government Bukar Tijani, is to allow commissioners who wish to contest in upcoming elections to pursue their political ambitions…
