Tag: #PoliticalNews
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PETER OBI DESCRIBES NDC SCREENING AS ‘DEMOCRACY IN ACTION’
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the screening conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action.” Speaking after appearing before the party’s screening committee in Abuja, Obi said the exercise showed the importance of due process, accountability and transparency in democratic systems. Obi also dismissed speculation that he had…
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APC UNVEILS PLATEAU SENATE, HOUSE OF REPS CANDIDATES AFTER PRIMARIES
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the winners of its Senate and House of Representatives primaries in Plateau State. The party’s Primary Election Committee said the exercise was conducted peacefully and transparently across the state’s constituencies and senatorial districts. Among those announced were Sen. Simon Lalong for Plateau South, David Barji for Plateau Central,…
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GOV. BAGO URGES APC CANDIDATES IN NIGER TO STAY UNITED AFTER PRIMARIES
Governor Umaru Bago has urged APC candidates who emerged from the party’s House of Representatives and Senate primaries in Niger State to remain united and focused ahead of the general elections. Speaking in Minna after the announcement of the primary results, Bago cautioned the party’s flag-bearers against assuming victory in the general elections. He advised…
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APC HOLDS SENATORIAL PRIMARIES IN LAGOS AS MEMBERS TURN OUT DESPITE RAIN
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Monday turned out in large numbers for senatorial primary elections across several local government areas, despite early morning rainfall. At different venues, including Awori College in Ojo, Oshodi-Isolo, and Somolu/Bariga, party members arrived early and waited patiently under umbrellas and temporary shelters as the…
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OTTI KICKS OFF PVC MOBILISATION DRIVE IN ABIA COMMUNITIES
With elections ahead, Abia residents are being urged to do one key thing first—get their Permanent Voter Cards. Nsulu, Abia State, — Governor Alex Otti has launched a grassroots mobilisation campaign across Abia State, urging residents to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the upcoming Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registration…
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PRP WELCOMES BABA-AHMED, HAILS “NEW DAWN” FOR PARTY
The Peoples Redemption Party is rolling out the red carpet for a big political heavyweight—and calling it a fresh start for Nigeria’s future. Abuja, April 30, 2026 — The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, into its ranks. In a statement, the party described his defection as…
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2027: MATAWALLE BACKS LAWAL, OFFERS TO BUY APC GOV FORM
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has pledged to purchase the governorship nomination form for Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking to APC supporters in Gusau, Matawalle said the move reflects unity among political leaders in the state under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described himself, Lawal, and other…
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APP STORMS IMO WITH NEW EXCOS, VOWS TO TAKE ON APC
The Action Peoples Party (APP) has inaugurated its local government and ward executives across Ideato North and South in Imo, declaring itself the state’s main opposition force. At the ceremony in Akokwa, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere said the party is ready to “aggressively” challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in upcoming elections. According to him,…
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‘IGNORE THE NOISE’ — GROUP BACKS LAWMAKER, SLAMS ‘MISCHIEVOUS’ ATTACKS
The Nwobi Political Dynasty has thrown its weight behind Anayo Onwuegbu, dismissing circulating voice notes and publications against him as “false and misleading.” In a statement by spokesman Joe Udefi, the group urged residents of Awgu to stay alert to what it described as “political attention seekers” trying to discredit the federal lawmaker representing Aninri,…
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ACCORD PARTY FIXES NOMINATION FEES, SETS APRIL 25 DEADLINE FOR ASPIRANTS
Aspiring to run under the Accord Party? The clock is ticking—and the price tag is now officially on the table. The Accord Party has released its nomination fees for the 2027 general elections, while also warning that its political “entry window” will close on April 25. Lagos State Chairman, Dele Oladeji, announced this following the…
