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2027 Election Case: INEC Opposes Atiku’s Bid to Amend Suit Against Tinubu and APC

Robert Imoh — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:12:06 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has opposed an application by Atiku Abubakar seeking permission to amend a court case challenging the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to participate in the 2027 presidential election. The electoral body argued that allowing the amendment would substantially change the nature of the […]

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Former Police Chief Mohammed Adamu Emerges SDP Governorship Candidate in Nasarawa

Robert Imoh — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:04:26 +0000

Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has secured the governorship ticket of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Nasarawa State ahead of the 2027 general election. Adamu emerged as the party’s candidate during a special delegates congress held on Saturday in Lafia. The former police chief replaced Musa Angba, who had earlier withdrawn from the […]

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Oyo SDP Crisis Deepens as Oladele Sues Party, INEC Over 2027 Governorship Candidate

Robert Imoh — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:58:47 +0000

A governorship aspirant of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, Chief Saheed Oladele, has commenced legal action against the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the nomination of another candidate ahead of the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. Oladele, who describes himself as the only aspirant who obtained the party’s […]

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2027 Elections: Oyo APC Unveils Sharafadeen Alli, 49 Other Candidates

Robert Imoh — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:39:55 +0000

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has officially unveiled its governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The unveiling ceremony, held on Friday at the Oyo State APC Secretariat in Ibadan, saw Sen. Sharafadeen Alli presented as the party’s governorship candidate alongside 49 […]

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Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Proposal Deserves Consideration, Says ADC Leader Okogwu

Robert Imoh — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:48:06 +0000

A National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr Chike Okogwu, has supported former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reintroduce fuel subsidy if he becomes Nigeria’s president, saying the policy could be reconsidered if properly redesigned. Okogwu, a former member of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) board, however, stressed that any new […]

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Peter Mbah Faces 14 Challengers in 2027 Enugu Governorship Election Race

Robert Imoh — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:08:52 +0000

The 2027 Enugu State governorship election is set to be a competitive contest as Governor Peter Mbah faces 14 other candidates seeking to occupy the Government House in the state. The names of the 15 governorship candidates were displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at its Enugu State headquarters on Monday. The list […]

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PDP Challenges Uba Sani Over Kaduna’s N6.7bn Monthly Debt Servicing Cost

Robert Imoh — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:21:47 +0000

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has called on Governor Uba Sani to accept responsibility for the state’s debt situation and present a clear plan for addressing the financial challenges facing residents. The opposition party made the call in a statement issued by its Kaduna State Chairman, Mr Edward Masha, following comments by […]

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ADC Adamawa Governorship Candidate Omar Suleiman Heads to Court Over Alleged Substitution

Robert Imoh — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:03:23 +0000

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State, Mr Omar Suleiman, has approached the court to challenge what he described as an alleged unlawful replacement of his name by the party ahead of the election. Suleiman said he remains the legitimate candidate of the ADC after emerging winner of the party’s […]

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Anambra PDP Chairman Chidi Chidebe Resigns Over Internal Party Crisis

Robert Imoh — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:41:43 +0000

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Dr Chidi Chidebe, has resigned from his position, citing prolonged internal disagreements and unresolved challenges within the party. Chidebe’s resignation takes effect from August 27, 2027, according to a letter he addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Interim National Working Committee. The former […]

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2027: APC Disowns Abayomi Hunye, Says Olamilekan Remains Ogun Governorship Candidate

Robert Imoh — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:31:21 +0000

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned Abayomi Hunye, who has reportedly presented himself as the party’s candidate for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, describing him as an impostor. The APC National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, made the position known in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. Basiru said Sen. Adeola Olamilekan remains […]

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Kwankwaso’s Comment on Yari Appointment Shows Opposition Anxiety, Group Says

Robert Imoh — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:25:46 +0000

A North-West grassroots mobilisation group, APC Daga Titi Zuwa Titi, has described former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso’s comments on the appointment of Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council as a sign of growing concern within the opposition camp. The group’s National Coordinator, Jaafar Hassan, made the assertion […]

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PDP Rejects Ebonyi LG Elections, Vows to Challenge Results in Court

Robert Imoh — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:05:18 +0000

PDP Rejects Ebonyi LG Elections, Vows to Challenge Results in Court The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has rejected the recently conducted local government elections, describing the exercise as a “mono-party poll” and threatening to challenge the outcome in court. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Darlington Onwe, made the position known on Sunday […]

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2027: APC Chieftain Questions Atiku’s Plan to Restore Fuel Subsidy

Robert Imoh — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:26:29 +0000

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Seye Oladejo, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his reported plan to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. Oladejo, a former Lagos APC spokesperson, questioned the consistency of Atiku’s position, noting that the former vice-president had previously supported the removal of petrol subsidy. He […]

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APC unveils Presidential Campaign Council; Yari is DG, Uzodimma secretary + full list

Freedom Online — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:08:01 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and vice chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, according to the list released Saturday morning. Party Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda will also serve as vice chairman, while former Zamfara State governor Senator Abdulaziz Yari will serve as the director-general of the […]

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Lagos 2027: APC Chieftain Backs Hamzat, Urges Voters to Support Party

Robert Imoh — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:44:11 +0000

A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Bode Oyedele, has called on residents to support the party’s governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, in the 2027 election. Oyedele, a retired Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Civil Service, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]

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