Nigerian politics Archives - Freedom Online ...express yourself Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:45:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Nigerian politics Archives - Freedom Online 32 32 PRP Clears Donald Duke as Presidential Candidate for 2027, 420 Others Approved https://freedomonline.com.ng/prp-clears-donald-duke-as-presidential-candidate-for-2027-420-others-approved/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/prp-clears-donald-duke-as-presidential-candidate-for-2027-420-others-approved/#respond Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:45:36 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=278492 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has officially cleared former Cross River Governor Donald Duke as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Duke’s clearance follows the review of the recently held party primaries by the Primaries Appeal Committee and the subsequent approval of its report by the NWC. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/prp-clears-donald-duke-as-presidential-candidate-for-2027-420-others-approved/feed/ 0 Governor Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Hamzat on APC Lagos Governorship Primary Win https://freedomonline.com.ng/governor-sanwo-olu-congratulates-hamzat-on-apc-lagos-governorship-primary-win/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/governor-sanwo-olu-congratulates-hamzat-on-apc-lagos-governorship-primary-win/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:47:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277728 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, following his victory as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The congratulatory message was issued on Friday after Hamzat emerged as the winner of the APC direct primaries conducted statewide on Thursday. Governor Sanwo-Olu praised the large turnout […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/governor-sanwo-olu-congratulates-hamzat-on-apc-lagos-governorship-primary-win/feed/ 0 ADC Hails Federal High Court Ruling on INEC Primaries Guidelines https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-hails-federal-high-court-ruling-on-inec-primaries-guidelines/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-hails-federal-high-court-ruling-on-inec-primaries-guidelines/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:43 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277723 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has praised a recent judgment by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which addressed the deadlines and regulations set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for political party primaries. In a statement, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC National Publicity Secretary, described the ruling as a vindication of the party’s earlier objections […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/adc-hails-federal-high-court-ruling-on-inec-primaries-guidelines/feed/ 0 Hyacinth Alia Wins APC Governorship Primary in Benue State https://freedomonline.com.ng/hyacinth-alia-wins-apc-governorship-primary-in-benue-state/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/hyacinth-alia-wins-apc-governorship-primary-in-benue-state/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:32:11 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277720 Governor Hyacinth Alia has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship nomination in Benue State, emerging victorious in the party’s primary election held across the state. The result was announced on Friday at the APC state secretariat in Makurdi  by Prof. Muhammad Isah, chairman of the primary election committee. Alia defeated fellow aspirants Jeffrey Kuranun […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/hyacinth-alia-wins-apc-governorship-primary-in-benue-state/feed/ 0 Federal High Court Dismisses ADC Suit Against Senator Ireti Kingibe https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-dismisses-adc-suit-against-senator-ireti-kingibe/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-dismisses-adc-suit-against-senator-ireti-kingibe/#respond Fri, 22 May 2026 12:20:07 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277718 The Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to validate the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by the Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The judgment was delivered on Friday by Justice Peter Lifu. Justice Lifu emphasized that internal party disciplinary matters, including suspensions, are governed by party regulations […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-high-court-dismisses-adc-suit-against-senator-ireti-kingibe/feed/ 0 Lagos LG Chair: Increased Federal Allocation Should Drive Grassroots Development https://freedomonline.com.ng/lagos-lg-chair-increased-federal-allocation-should-drive-grassroots-development/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/lagos-lg-chair-increased-federal-allocation-should-drive-grassroots-development/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 11:30:18 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277515 Mr. Abdulateef Ashimi, Chairman of Somolu Local Government Area, has affirmed that the recent increase in federal allocations provides councils with sufficient resources to drive tangible grassroots development. Speaking in an interview with our correspondence, Ashimi emphasized that local government chairmen now have no excuse for failing to deliver visible infrastructural and human capital improvements […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/lagos-lg-chair-increased-federal-allocation-should-drive-grassroots-development/feed/ 0 Abuja Court Fixes May 26 for Judgment in Jonathan 2027 Election Eligibility Suit https://freedomonline.com.ng/abuja-court-fixes-may-26-for-judgment-in-jonathan-2027-election-eligibility-suit/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/abuja-court-fixes-may-26-for-judgment-in-jonathan-2027-election-eligibility-suit/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 11:21:58 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277513 The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled May 26 for judgment in a legal challenge questioning former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election. The case, filed by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, names Jonathan, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, as defendants. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/abuja-court-fixes-may-26-for-judgment-in-jonathan-2027-election-eligibility-suit/feed/ 0 Ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq Misses Arraignment in Abuja High Court Again https://freedomonline.com.ng/ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-misses-arraignment-in-abuja-high-court-again/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-misses-arraignment-in-abuja-high-court-again/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 16:26:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277484 Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, once again failed to appear for her arraignment at the Abuja High Court on Monday, in a case handled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Farouq and former Permanent Secretary Bashir Alkali were originally scheduled for arraignment on April 16, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-misses-arraignment-in-abuja-high-court-again/feed/ 0 APC Leaders Call for Unity After Mukhail Abiru’s Lagos East Senatorial Affirmation https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-leaders-call-for-unity-after-mukhail-abirus-lagos-east-senatorial-affirmation/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-leaders-call-for-unity-after-mukhail-abirus-lagos-east-senatorial-affirmation/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 16:14:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277478  Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikorodu, Lagos State, have called on party members to maintain unity and support for the party after Senator Mukhail Abiru was officially affirmed as the APC’s candidate for the Lagos East Senatorial District. The affirmation took place during the APC senatorial primary in Ikorodu, which saw a […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/apc-leaders-call-for-unity-after-mukhail-abirus-lagos-east-senatorial-affirmation/feed/ 0 Jonathan, AGF Request Court to Reject Lawyer’s Motion for Judge’s Recusal https://freedomonline.com.ng/jonathan-agf-request-court-to-reject-lawyers-motion-for-judges-recusal/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/jonathan-agf-request-court-to-reject-lawyers-motion-for-judges-recusal/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 14:18:35 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277468 Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on Monday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to reject a motion filed by a lawyer seeking the recusal of the presiding judge from their ongoing case. The motion, filed by Johnmary Jideobi, the plaintiff in a suit challenging […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/jonathan-agf-request-court-to-reject-lawyers-motion-for-judges-recusal/feed/ 0 Chaos and Injuries as APC Lagos West Senatorial Primary Turns Violent in Alimosho https://freedomonline.com.ng/chaos-and-injuries-as-apc-lagos-west-senatorial-primary-turns-violent-in-alimosho/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/chaos-and-injuries-as-apc-lagos-west-senatorial-primary-turns-violent-in-alimosho/#respond Mon, 18 May 2026 13:58:45 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277460 Chaos broke out at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos West Senatorial District primaries held in Alimosho Local Government Area on Monday, leaving 15 people injured, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed. CSP Aduroja Olurotimi, Officer in Charge of the Command Tactical Team in Egbeda, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/chaos-and-injuries-as-apc-lagos-west-senatorial-primary-turns-violent-in-alimosho/feed/ 0 Federal Court Dismisses Fubara Dagogo’s Suit Against APC Congress, Imposes N20 Million Fine https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-court-dismisses-fubara-dagogos-suit-against-apc-congress-imposes-n20-million-fine/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-court-dismisses-fubara-dagogos-suit-against-apc-congress-imposes-n20-million-fine/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 11:20:34 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=277048 The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Mr. Fubara Dagogo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), challenging the party’s recently conducted national congress. In her judgment delivered on May 11, 2026, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case, as it involved internal […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/federal-court-dismisses-fubara-dagogos-suit-against-apc-congress-imposes-n20-million-fine/feed/ 0 EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Sadiya Farouq Wanted Over Alleged Fraud https://freedomonline.com.ng/efcc-declares-ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-wanted-over-alleged-fraud/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/efcc-declares-ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-wanted-over-alleged-fraud/#respond Sat, 09 May 2026 17:11:40 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276991 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Sadiya Umar-Farouq, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, wanted over allegations of fraud. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, made the announcement on Saturday in a wanted notice posted on the commission’s website. Farouq, who served as a minister under former President Muhammadu […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/efcc-declares-ex-minister-sadiya-farouq-wanted-over-alleged-fraud/feed/ 0 Mass Defections Hit PDP Faction Loyal to Makinde in Oyo State https://freedomonline.com.ng/mass-defections-hit-pdp-faction-loyal-to-makinde-in-oyo-state/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/mass-defections-hit-pdp-faction-loyal-to-makinde-in-oyo-state/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 18:09:36 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276915 A wave of defections has struck the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, as numerous elected officials, appointees, and political associates of Governor Seyi Makinde have resigned from the party and joined the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Freedomonline reports that a significant number of Makinde’s political allies and close associates have switched their allegiance […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/mass-defections-hit-pdp-faction-loyal-to-makinde-in-oyo-state/feed/ 0 Court Adjourns ADC Leadership Suit Indefinitely Amid Gombe’s Case Transfer Request https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-adc-leadership-suit-indefinitely-amid-gombes-case-transfer-request/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/court-adjourns-adc-leadership-suit-indefinitely-amid-gombes-case-transfer-request/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 17:58:50 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276910 The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by Mr. Nafiu-Bala Gombe concerning the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Emeka Nwite made the decision after hearing arguments from both Gombe’s and the defense lawyers regarding Gombe’s application to have the case reassigned to another judge. Justice Nwite […]

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