Category: Politics
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TRUMP DEFENDS IRAN STRIKES AS DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR CONGRESS VOTE
U.S. Republicans are standing by President Donald Trump, insisting his strikes on Iran were fully within his powers as commander-in-chief. But Democrats are pushing back, planning a war powers vote in Congress this week. Top officials—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Gen. Dan Caine—briefed lawmakers on…
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APC KANO ELECTS NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM
Kano State’s APC has a new executive lineup, with Haruna Doguwa elected as State Chairman after resigning as Commissioner for Water Resources to contest the top seat. Other key positions include Salisu Maje-Gwangwazo as Deputy Chairman, Prof. Yusuf Sabo-Bichi as State Secretary, and Fatima Dala as State Woman Leader. The 28-member team is tasked with…
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ADC TO NIGERIANS: DUMP TRIBE, RELIGION — CHOOSE COMPETENCE IN 2027
As 2027 approaches, the African Democratic Congress says it’s time to vote with conscience, not sentiment. Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have urged Nigerians to rise above tribal and religious divisions when electing leaders in the 2027 general elections. The call was made at the 27th Ramadan Lecture and Zakat 2026 hosted by…
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OYO HIGH COURT UPHOLDS PDP’S 2025 IBADAN CONVENTION
Fresh twist in the PDP leadership battle as a state court backs the November 2025 convention that produced new national officers. Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has validated the 2025 elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on November 15 and 16 in Ibadan. The convention produced…
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CBCN URGES GOVT: USE AI, DRONES TO FIGHT TERROR, END DELAYS IN PROSECUTION
Catholic bishops warn rising insecurity threatens lives and democracy. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to adopt modern surveillance technology, including drones and AI, and speed up the prosecution of terrorists. The appeal came during the closing mass of their First Plenary Meeting for 2026 in Abuja.…
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ENUGU OPPOSITION SLAMS N150M BILLBOARD FEE, CALLS IT ‘POLITICAL ROBBERY’
Political tension is rising in Enugu as opposition parties reject a controversial N150 million billboard fee, warning it could silence challengers and weaken democracy. Opposition political parties in Enugu State have strongly condemned the N150 million advertising fee imposed on political aspirants for campaign billboards, describing the move as outrageous, unfair, and undemocratic. The State…
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APC CHAIR URGES GOVERNORS TO USE PARTY THINK TANK FOR TRAINING, POLICY SUPPORT
The APC is strengthening its intellectual backbone, with its chairman calling on governors to rely on the party’s think tank for research, training and policy guidance. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged governors elected on the party’s platform to patronise The Progressives Institute (TPI) for training, research and consultancy services. Speaking in Abuja…
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KOGI YOUTHS PAY ₦100M FOR TINUBU’S 2027 APC NOMINATION FORM IN ADVANCE
In a dramatic show of political loyalty, youths from Kogi State have already paid ₦100 million to secure President Bola Tinubu’s APC nomination form for the 2027 presidential election—three years ahead. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, revealed that the nomination form for President Bola Tinubu has already been…
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EFCC NABS 20 OVER VOTE BUYING, ELECTORAL FRAUD IN FCT POLLS
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested 20 suspects linked to vote buying and other electoral offences during the just-concluded FCT local government elections, with over ₦17 million traced to the illegal activities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said its operatives carried out the arrests across several parts of Abuja during Saturday’s council polls, targeting…
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APC CONGRESSES IN KATSINA SPARK PETITIONS, PARTY MOVES TO RESOLVE DISPUTES
While APC leaders describe the Katsina congresses as largely peaceful and credible, a handful of aggrieved members have filed petitions triggering internal review and reconciliation efforts. About six dissatisfied members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State have formally petitioned the party’s Appeal Committee over the conduct of the recent ward and local…
