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APC Not a Party of Saints but Better Than PDP, Keyamo Says

February 21, 2026

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said the All Progressives Congress is not a party of saints but maintained that it remains better than the Peoples Democratic Party. Keyamo’s comments were shared in a post on his verified X account on Saturday. He referred to an interview he gave in 2017, explaining...

Electoral Act Amendment Sparks Walkout by Opposition Lawmakers

February 21, 2026

Opposition members of the National Assembly criticised the amended Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, asserting that the decision to drop mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results undermines public confidence in electoral integrity. The House of Representatives initially passed a version of the bill that would have made electronic transmission of polling unit results mandatory....

Strategic Showdown Ahead of 2027 as Wike, Kwankwaso, Yusuf Intensify State Campaigns

February 21, 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified efforts to mobilise support in the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State, while presidential candidates Rabiu Kwankwaso and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed are advancing their campaigns in Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections, the parties and campaigns said. The developments reflect ongoing political...

ADC Vows Mass Mobilisation Over Electoral Act Ahead of 2027 Elections

February 20, 2026

The African Democratic Congress has said it will embark on mass mobilisation of party members and youths to promote adherence to the provisions of the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027 general elections, the party’s national leadership said. The statement by the party came as political parties and stakeholders prepare for the 2027 general elections....

Chief Basil Ani: No Commendation for Exploitative Governance in Enugu

February 19, 2026

My attention has been drawn to a media publication, circulated primarily by a narrow circle of loyalists of the Enugu State Government, which falsely attributes to me a commendation of the incumbent administration for so-called “road construction” in Enugu State. I wish to categorically state that this publication is misleading, inaccurate, and deliberately crafted to...

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Two Governors, Two Years, Two Different Realities: Why Enugu Residents Still Queue for Water While Abia Gets 24-Hour Electricity

February 16, 2026

On May 29, 2023, two governors took their oaths of office in Southeast Nigeria: Peter Mbah in Enugu State and Alex Otti in Abia State. Nearly two years later, the divergent paths these administrations have taken reveal stark contrasts in governance priorities and even starker differences in citizens’ daily lives. While one state’s residents celebrate...

Tensions Rise: Opposition Predicts Trouble Ahead of APC Convention

February 15, 2026

Opposition party officials have said internal divisions in the ruling All Progressives Congress could be exposed during the party’s upcoming ward congresses and national convention, the parties said. The officials made the remarks as the APC prepares for a series of party congresses and its national convention scheduled for later this year. The APC has...

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APC, PDP, LP Members Join ADC in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna

February 14, 2026

Members of the Labour Party and others from the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, and Labour Party have formally joined the African Democratic Congress in Akwa Ibom and Kaduna States, the party said. The developments were announced by the African Democratic Congress as political movements take place ahead of the 2027 general elections. The...

Fayemi Denies Reports of Secret Meeting With Kwankwaso Amid Political Speculation

January 29, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has denied claims that he held a closed-door meeting with former Kano State Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the reports as false and urging the public to disregard them. The clarification was issued in a statement through Ahmad Sajoh, Head of Fayemi’s Media Office, on January 29,...

Investigation Exposes Colonel Behind Alleged Coup Attempt on Tinubu Government

January 28, 2026

An interim investigation report into an alleged coup plot against the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has identified a serving Army Colonel as the central coordinator of the conspiracy, according to findings obtained by The PUNCH on January 28, 2026. The report states the plot involved recruitment, funding and early operational planning linked directly...

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School Kidnappings Crisis: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike Over Rising Abductions

June 3, 2026

The school kidnappings crisis in Nigeria has prompted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to threaten a nationwide solidarity strike if authorities fail to address the growing wave of abductions targeting schools. The labour movement expressed concern over the increasing attacks on educational institutions, particularly the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. NLC...

ISWAP Commander Killed as Troops Eliminate 50 Terrorists in North-East

June 3, 2026

An ISWAP commander killed during ongoing military operations in Nigeria’s North-East was among at least 50 terrorists neutralised by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, according to military authorities. The operation, which targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and other insurgents, was carried out as part of intensified efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating...

Enugu Teachers Besiege Government House, Demand Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils

June 2, 2026

Teachers in Enugu State on Tuesday joined a nationwide solidarity rally organised by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), marching to the Government House in Enugu to demand the immediate release of abducted Oyo pupils and their teachers. The demonstration followed a directive from the national leadership of the union after the abduction of dozens...

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APC Not a Party of Saints but Better Than PDP, Keyamo Says

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ADC Vows Mass Mobilisation Over Electoral Act Ahead of 2027 Elections

Chief Basil Ani: No Commendation for Exploitative Governance in Enugu

Two Governors, Two Years, Two Different Realities: Why Enugu Residents Still Queue for Water While Abia Gets 24-Hour Electricity

Tensions Rise: Opposition Predicts Trouble Ahead of APC Convention

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