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Kwankwaso to join ADC Monday

Kwankwaso to join ADC Monday

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has directed its members nationwide to register with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of its leader’s planned defection to the party. In a statement issued on Saturday, the movement’s spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, said its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has concluded arrangements to join the party ahead of the 2027 general elections….

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Reconciliation continues after PDP convention – Wike

Reconciliation continues after PDP convention – Wike

By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, remains committed to resolving disputes with aggrieved members – but after the March 29 and 30 National Convention. Read Also: PDP Showdown: Makinde, Wike’s  blocs disagree over tomorrow’s convention He dismissed legal challenges from the Tanimu Turaki group. Wike said:…

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Turaki-led PDP’s appeal at Supreme Court baseless – Wike

Turaki-led PDP’s appeal at Supreme Court baseless – Wike

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the move by the Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to appeal the Court of Appeal judgment on the party’s leadership at the Supreme Court. Wike made the remarks on Friday night, after inspecting the Valodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the venue of the PDP National Convention…

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2027: Igboho’s warning sparks outrage, raises bigger questions for Atiku, Obi

2027: Igboho’s warning sparks outrage, raises bigger questions for Atiku, Obi

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja By 3 pm on Wednesday, the co-working lounge inside a popular hotel in Abuja’s Central Business District (CBD) is alive in a quiet, controlled way; soft conversations, laptop clicks, and the low hum of people trying to stay ahead of their day. Read Also: APC Convention: Yilwatda, Basiru return as national chairman, secretary In one corner, Terna…

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PDP Showdown: Makinde, Wike’s  blocs disagree over tomorrow’s convention

PDP Showdown: Makinde, Wike’s  blocs disagree over tomorrow’s convention

By Luminous Jannamike IN spite of reconciliation efforts by critical stakeholders, a fresh crisis has erupted in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, after a powerful bloc aligned with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, rejected plans for tomorrow’s national convention by a camp loyal to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.  The rejection sparked confusion within the opposition party as the…

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APC Convention: Ben Nwoye replaces Eneukwu as deputy national chair

APC Convention: Ben Nwoye replaces Eneukwu as deputy national chair

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – The National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress APCon Friday night elected Dr. Ben Nwoye as its new Deputy National Chairman (South), effectively replacing Chief Emma Eneukwu. The transition took place during the party’s National Convention at Eagles Square. Until the late-night decision, Chief Eneukwu had served as the Deputy National Chairman for…

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Delta North: Who goes to Senate? Okowa or Ned Nwoko?

Delta North: Who goes to Senate? Okowa or Ned Nwoko?

By Ochuko Akuopha  IF the immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa throws his hat in the ring to contest the Delta North Senatorial District position in the 2027 general elections as being widely speculated, then what promises to be a titanic battle for the National Assembly seat is set to be on the cards between him and the…

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Why I resigned – Kano Deputy Governor

By Bashir Bello Kano — The Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from office, saying his decision was guided by responsibility and statesmanship, and not an admission of any wrongdoing. In a resignation letter addressed to Governor Abba Yusuf and made available to journalists, Gwarzo stated that he voluntarily stepped down to allow the government…

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INEC tweaks 2027 election timetable, extends deadline for submission of Party Registers

INEC tweaks 2027 election timetable, extends deadline for submission of Party Registers

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has announced a strategic adjustment to the 2027 General Election timetable, granting political parties additional time to submit their official registers of members. The decision followed Tuesday’s meeting between the Commission and political party leaders where “concerns were raised on the timeline for the submission of Political Parties’…

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Tension, chaos trail APC convention as journalists fight for access tags

Tension, chaos trail APC convention as journalists fight for access tags

By Folarin Kehinde Tension flared on Friday in Abuja as journalists jostled for accreditation ahead of the convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) holding in the nation’s capital. The incident, which occurred at the Kano Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, saw over 100 journalists—both accredited and non-accredited—storm the venue in a bid to secure accreditation tags for…

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