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Delta South senatorial battle intensifies as rivals realign

April 4, 2026

The Delta South senatorial battle is gaining momentum as political actors begin repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and Michael Diden emerging once again as key contenders for the seat. Both politicians contested the 2023 senatorial election on different platforms, with Joel-Onowakpo representing the All Progressives Congress and Diden contesting...

PDP crisis over, Wike declares, opens doors for returnees

April 3, 2026

PDP crisis over, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared, stating that the internal conflict within the Peoples Democratic Party has subsided and that the party is now focused on reconciliation and rebuilding. He also announced that the party’s doors remain open for former members willing to return. Wike made the remarks...

Convention without INEC supervision raises legal risks for ADC

April 3, 2026

A planned convention without INEC supervision has raised legal concerns following warnings that such a process may violate provisions of Nigeria’s Electoral Act. The development centres on internal arrangements within the African Democratic Congress ahead of its convention. Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr Muiz Banire, cautioned that conducting a convention without INEC supervision could expose...

ADC crisis 2027 deepens as INEC faces scrutiny

April 3, 2026

The ADC crisis 2027 has intensified as internal disputes within the African Democratic Congress continue to raise concerns about party stability and electoral preparedness ahead of the next general elections. The situation has also drawn attention to the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission in overseeing party compliance. The crisis centres on leadership disagreements...

PDP fragile truce: Convention goes ahead despite court threats

March 29, 2026

The PDP fragile truce is set to be on display as the Party’s 2026 National Convention proceeded in Abuja on March 29, 2026, despite reported threats of court action and ongoing internal disagreements, with party leadership asserting the legality of the process and reiterating unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Delegates from across the...

Kwankwaso to join ADC Monday as movement directs mass registration

March 29, 2026

Kwankwaso to join ADC on Monday following a directive by the Kwankwasiyya Movement to its members nationwide to register with the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement signals a major political realignment involving Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and his political base. The directive was contained in a statement issued on...

APC extends caretaker committees tenure in Ekiti and Osun states

March 28, 2026

APC extends caretaker committees tenure in Ekiti and Osun states following a meeting of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja. The decision affects the party’s organisational leadership in both states as internal congresses remain scheduled but incomplete. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Badaru Abubakar, the party...

Delta North who goes to Senate: Okowa and Ned Nwoko in 2027 showdown

March 28, 2026

Delta North who goes to Senate emerges as a central question in Nigerian political discourse as the 2027 general elections approach, especially if the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, formally enters the race against the incumbent, Senator Ned Nwoko. This potential contest reflects historical rivalries and evolving party dynamics within the...

Ben Nwoye replaces Eneukwu at APC convention leadership shift

March 28, 2026

Ben Nwoye replaces Eneukwu as Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress following a decision reached at the party’s National Convention held at Eagle Square in Abuja. The development marks a leadership transition within the ruling party’s National Working Committee. The election of Nwoye took place late Friday during the convention, where delegates...

Support for Tinubu Sparks Fresh PDP Crisis Ahead 2027

March 27, 2026

Support for Tinubu has triggered fresh internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the party prepares for its National Convention and the 2027 general elections. The disagreement reflects deeper divisions over political strategy and opposition positioning ahead of the polls. The crisis centres on conflicting positions within the party regarding President Bola Tinubu’s...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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Delta South senatorial battle intensifies as rivals realign

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Convention without INEC supervision raises legal risks for ADC

ADC crisis 2027 deepens as INEC faces scrutiny

PDP fragile truce: Convention goes ahead despite court threats

Kwankwaso to join ADC Monday as movement directs mass registration

APC extends caretaker committees tenure in Ekiti and Osun states

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