Tag: #NigeriaPolitics
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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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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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OBOROVWORI CELEBRATES DELTA SPEAKER GUWOR AT 47
Delta’s governor rolls out warm tributes as the State Assembly Speaker marks a new age milestone. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Emomotimi Guwor on his 47th birthday, praising his leadership and impact on governance in Delta State. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor described Guwor—who also chairs the Conference…
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SARAKI RALLIES KWARA PDP FOR SHOWDOWN CONVENTION
Former Senate President calls for unity, maturity and a united push to reclaim Kwara. Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara to close ranks and stay focused ahead of the party’s crucial national convention. Speaking at a pre-convention dinner with Kwara delegates and stakeholders in Abuja, Saraki…
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WIKE CALLS PDP APPEAL “BASELESS,” CONVENTION TO GO AHEAD
Despite Turaki-led PDP’s Supreme Court appeal, the party’s national convention is full steam ahead, says FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP’s appeal of the Court of Appeal ruling on the party’s leadership, calling it “baseless” and insisting it won’t disrupt the national convention scheduled for…
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APC CONVENTION: 3 DROPPED, YILWATDA LEADS NEW NWC TEAM
Major shake-up at APC’s national convention as 3 top officers exit and Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda takes the helm. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its new National Working Committee (NWC) after the national convention in Abuja. Three former members — Deputy National Chairman (South) Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Organising Secretary Nze Duru, and National…
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KWARA PDP RALLIES FOR ABUJA CONVENTION AHEAD OF 2027
Kwara PDP leaders are closing ranks and heading to Abuja—saying the upcoming national convention could shape the party’s path to the 2027 elections. Leaders, elders and aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State have agreed to fully participate in the party’s national convention scheduled for March 29, 2026 in Abuja. The decision…
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WOMEN GROUPS PUSH FOR SPECIAL SEATS BILL TO BOOST GENDER REPRESENTATION
Women leaders in Lagos are stepping up nationwide advocacy, calling on lawmakers to fast-track a bill they say will fix long-standing gender imbalance in politics. A coalition of women groups in Lagos has renewed calls for the passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, urging the National Assembly to create more opportunities for women…
