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Kwankwaso Breaks Silence on Peter Obi’s One-Term Promise Ahead of 2027

July 25, 2026

Vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that Peter Obi one-term pledge will be honoured if the party wins the 2027 presidential election, insisting there is no reason for Nigerians to doubt the former Anambra State governor’s commitment. Kwankwaso made the remarks during an interview on News Central’s...

2027: Kwankwaso Confirms Written Obi Four-Year Agreement

July 21, 2026

The vice-presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have signed a written agreement stipulating that Obi will serve only a single four-year term if elected president in the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics...

Atiku, Obi Hail WAEC Fee Suspension as FG Halts Planned Examination Hike

July 14, 2026

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have welcomed the Federal Government’s WAEC fee suspension, describing the decision as a positive response to widespread public concerns over the proposed increase in examination registration charges. The Federal Ministry of Education announced...

Court Grants Former Minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Bail After Not Guilty Plea, Fixes September Trial

July 13, 2026

ABUJA, July 13, 2026 — Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, on Monday pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja, as criminal proceedings formally commenced against him. The arraignment provided the court with the opportunity to read the charges to the defendant and...

APC Says INEC Deadline Extension Exposes Opposition’s Lack of Preparedness

July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the recent INEC deadline extension for the submission of candidates’ names for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections reflects the opposition parties’ inability to effectively manage their internal nomination processes. The ruling party maintained that it successfully completed its candidate submissions before the original deadline, describing the...

Edo LG Election: APC Sweeps All Chairmanship and Councillorship Seats

July 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a clean sweep in the Edo LG election, winning all 18 local government chairmanship positions and the 192 councillorship seats contested across the state. The results were announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), Mr. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, during a news conference...

Northern Voting Bloc Shapes Battle for 2027 Presidency

July 12, 2026

As political activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election intensify, the Northern voting bloc has once again become the centre of national political calculations, with President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other leading contenders positioning themselves to secure support across the region. While Northern Nigeria has long been regarded as a decisive...

NNAJI BREAKS SILENCE, VOWS TO FACE ANY CHARGE AS LEGAL TEAM DISMISSES ‘MEDIA CONVICTION’

July 8, 2026

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Enugu State, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has declared that he is ready to answer any criminal charge that may be brought against him, insisting that he has nothing to hide and remains committed to the rule of law. Speaking through...

Ali Modu Sheriff Says Atiku Should Wait Until 2031 for Presidency

July 7, 2026

Former Borno State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Ali Modu Sheriff has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to suspend his 2027 presidential ambition, arguing that Nigeria’s informal power-sharing arrangement still favours the South. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sheriff said Ali Modu Sheriff Atiku 2027 should not become...

NDC Deregistration Ruling Sparks Fresh Rule of Law Debate Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 5, 2026

The NDC deregistration ruling has triggered renewed national debate over judicial accountability, political competition and the future of Nigeria’s multi-party democracy as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. The controversy followed a decision by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, which reversed its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register...

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2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

September 11, 2026

Political activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, Aisha Yesufu, has said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will take direct steps to protect their votes in the 2027 presidential election. Yesufu said the supporters would deploy representatives to polling units and monitor election materials and results throughout the collation process. She said the...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 10, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding oil revenue debt owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The liabilities under investigation have been put at N432.07 billion. The probe followed findings contained in...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 9, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into an oil revenue debt of N432.07 billion owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The investigation followed findings contained in the Auditor-General’s annual audit reports, which identified...

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2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

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Court Grants Former Minister Uche Geoffrey Nnaji Bail After Not Guilty Plea, Fixes September Trial

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Edo LG Election: APC Sweeps All Chairmanship and Councillorship Seats

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NNAJI BREAKS SILENCE, VOWS TO FACE ANY CHARGE AS LEGAL TEAM DISMISSES ‘MEDIA CONVICTION’

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