Category: Politics
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ZONING IS KEY TO NATIONAL COHESION AND EQUITY — OSITA OKECHUKWU
Former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, has said that political zoning remains important for promoting national cohesion, inclusion, and equity in Nigeria. Speaking in Enugu while reacting to recent comments on zoning, Okechukwu described the arrangement as a foundational system designed to ensure fairness and representation across different regions of the country. He…
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YOUTH FORUM URGES NIGERIANS TO REJECT POLITICAL VIOLENCE, ETHNIC DIVISIONS
The Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has called on young Nigerians to reject political violence, ethnic hatred, religious intolerance and electoral manipulation ahead of future elections. Speaking at a youth engagement programme in Abuja, the forum urged political leaders to stop using regional, ethnic and religious divisions to influence…
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BRITISH ENVOY’S VISIT: KWARA PDP TABLE STATE CHALLENGES
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over insecurity, governance lapses, and alleged political intimidation in the state, using the official visit of the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Gill Lever, to draw attention to what it described as “deteriorating conditions” under the current administration. Speaking at…
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INEC TO DEPLOY OVER 1.4 MILLION NYSC MEMBERS FOR 2027 ELECTIONS
INEC says more than 1.4 million NYSC members will be deployed nationwide for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this during a meeting with the NYSC leadership in Abuja, where both organisations discussed continued collaboration ahead of future elections. According to INEC, corps members remain a key part of election operations…
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ABIA YOUTHS PROTEST KALU’S THIRD-TERM BID, BACK NEW ASPIRANT
Hundreds of youths staged a peaceful protest in Umuahia on Monday, opposing Sen. Orji Kalu’s reported third-term bid for the Abia North Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections. The protesters called for what they described as a generational shift in leadership and endorsed Dr Phillips Nto as their preferred aspirant for the position. The…
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ADC YOUTH FORUM ENDORSES SHUAIBU IDRIS FOR KADUNA GOVERNORSHIP RACE
The Kaduna State chapter of the ADC Youth Consultative Forum has endorsed Shuaibu Idris, popularly known as Mikatai, for the party’s 2027 governorship ticket. The group said the endorsement followed consultations and an assessment of Kaduna’s political and leadership needs ahead of the election cycle. According to the forum, the decision was based on Idris’…
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SMOOTH SAILING: ZAMFARA GOV PRAISES APC CONGRESSES, NEW LEADERS EMERGE
Gusau — Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has applauded the peaceful and orderly conduct of APC congresses across the state, describing the process as a major boost for party unity and grassroots strength. About 745 delegates from 147 wards across all 14 LGAs participated, producing new party executives through a consensus arrangement—an outcome the governor says…
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CONSENSUS CRASHES: EX-IGP ALKALI ENTERS YOBE GOV RACE, SETS STAGE FOR SHOWDOWN
Damaturu — The race for Yobe’s 2027 governorship has taken a dramatic turn as former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali, officially joins the contest following the breakdown of consensus talks among aspirants. Alkali revealed that the earlier plan to produce a single candidate failed after at least four other aspirants went ahead to purchase nomination…
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NO BAD BLOOD: NWIFURU SHUTS DOWN UMAHI RIFT RUMOURS AHEAD OF 2027
Abakaliki — Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru has dismissed rumours of a fallout with his predecessor and current Works Minister, David Umahi, calling the reports “pure speculation.” The buzz started after a consensus arrangement sidelined some aspirants linked to Umahi—but Nwifuru insists there’s no rift. “We’re working together for the party’s progress,” he said, blaming the…
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APC STAKEHOLDERS PICK FORMS FOR KALU, PUSH HIM INTO ABIA 2027 RACE
Abuja — Momentum is building ahead of 2027 as APC stakeholders in Abia have purchased governorship nomination forms for Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, urging him to step into the race. The group says Kalu’s track record at the National Assembly—spanning legislative impact, party unity, and constituency projects—makes him the right man to lead Abia. They…
