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Shekarau’s LND backs anti-Tinubu coalition, mulls registering new party
The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has declared support for the national opposition coalition for the “transitional politics towards 2027”.
In a communique issued at the end of the LND’s general assembly meeting…
Why Bola Ige told us he didn’t trust northerners — Lamido
Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, one of the original nine persons (G9) that laid the foundation of what later became the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has revealed how the late Chief Bola Ige challenged…
2027: Tinubu gains from mass defections, fuelling resentment in APC ranks
Tinubu’s drive to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 polls is redrawing Nigeria’s political map and alienating loyalists in his own party.
As election season…
Defect with me to APC or resign – Gov Eno tells commissioners, others
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed all commissioners and political appointees in his cabinet to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress, APC, or resign from their positions.
The…
Judge transfers all emergency rule-related cases in Rivers to Abuja
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has approved the transfer of all cases related to the declaration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State from the Port Harcourt Division to the Abuja Division of…
Lagos LG polls: Pro-democracy group flays 3rd term plot
THE Progressive Group for Democracy, PGD, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to grant a third term to some council chairmen in the forthcoming Local Government Council election in Lagos State.
National…
2027: I’m expecting more defections to APC — Tinubu
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he is expecting more members of opposition political parties to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, before the 2027 general elections, just as the Progressive Governors…
Osun PDP senators endorse Tinubu for 2027
The Osun State Senators’ Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its sole and legitimate presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
In a joint press statement…
Hungry Nigerians, not defecting politicians, will determine 2027 – Gov Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has stated that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be determined by the plight of hungry Nigerians, rather than the recent defections of politicians to the ruling…
Chaos Rocks APC LG Primaries in Lagos: Allegations of Favoritism, Bribery, and Manipulation Emerge
…Faleke accused of importing Kogi influence, promoting religious bias, and installing loyalists and mistresses; Ojelabi also implicated as concerned Lagosians decry a…
2027: ADC As New Bride
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) appears to have emerged as the new political bride in Nigeria’s opposition landscape, following its adoption by a coalition of opposition leaders as the platform to challenge…
Benue APC lawmakers endorse Tinubu for second term
Members of the Benue state All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the National Assembly have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.
They also urged Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, to…
Tinubu Going Back to Lagos – El-Rufai Confirms Atiku, Obi 2027 Deal
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has confirmed a coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, aimed at unseating…
He’s not representing us — Adebayo distances SDP from El-Rufai’s coalition moves
Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has dismissed the idea that Malam Nasir El-Rufai is representing the party in the coalition talks being held ahead of the 2027…
Compulsory voting: Bill won’t save a broken democracy — Senior lawyers
The proposal by the House of Representatives to introduce a law mandating all eligible Nigerians to vote in every election has ignited a wave of criticisms from some respected senior lawyers.
From constitutional…
Rivers State Had No Functioning Government When I Declared Emergency — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told the Supreme Court that Rivers State had no functioning government when he declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich…
PDP Senate Caucus Party Backs 2027 Opposition Coalition
The Senate caucus of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared support for the proposed coalition of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.The move comes after former Vice President…
“Sanwo-Olu’s gentle style defeated me in 2023” – Jandor confesses after return to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has admitted that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s calm and gentle…
More protests in Lagos APC over LG primary
Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos on Tuesday staged another round of protest against the outcome of the party’s May 10 primaries, where candidates were produced for the upcoming July 12 local…
“Not Even a Julius Berger Crane Can Remove Me as PDP Nat’l Secretary” – Anyanwu
Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that he remains the…
Compulsory voting bill illegal, draconian – NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the proposed compulsory voting bill under consideration by the House of Representatives, describing it as unconstitutional and draconian.
In a statement signed by its…
2027: Atiku, Obi court ADC as opposition splinters
Hampered by internal crises in their respective parties, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Governor Peter Obi are in discussions with a new…
‘I’d Rather Be Imprisoned Than Obey A Compulsory Voting Law’ — Agbakoba
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has criticised the proposed bill seeking to make voting mandatory in Nigeria, declaring that he would rather be jailed than comply with such…
Compulsory voting bill violates constitution, undermines fundamental rights — Falana
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights activist, Femi Falana, has raised constitutional concerns over a proposed bill that seeks to make voting…