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2027: NDC pegs presidential forms at N60m, governorship at N30m

…Presidential primary election to hold May 29, 2026 in Abuja By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has pegged its cost to pick the form for its presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at N60 million as the party unveiled its timetable for primaries and sale of forms ahead…

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Makinde to declare presidential ambition, unveil PDP-APM alliance May 14

Makinde to declare presidential ambition, unveil PDP-APM alliance May 14

By Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to formally declare his presidential ambition on Thursday, 14 May, during a major political rally scheduled to hold at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, tagged “Unity Mega Rally Ibadan 2026”, is expected to serve as the official launch of Governor Makinde’s anticipated 2027 presidential bid, alongside the unveiling…

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Wike meets APC nat’l chairman, Yilwatda amid Rivers screening controversy

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, at his Abuja residence. The meeting comes against the backdrop of heightened tension in Rivers State following the party’s screening of aspirants for the State House of Assembly elections. The APC screening committee, led by former…

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Mudashiru Obasa declares for House of Reps seat

Mudashiru Obasa declares for House of Reps seat

By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege House of Representatives seat ahead of the forthcoming All Progressives Congress primaries. Obasa made the declaration on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Agege, Lagos, saying leaders of the APC in Agege had urged him…

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I’ll work with Obi, anyone that emerges as NDC’s presidential candidate — Kwankwaso

I’ll work with Obi, anyone that emerges as NDC’s presidential candidate — Kwankwaso

By Enitan Abdultawab Former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared his readiness to support Peter Obi or any other presidential candidate produced by the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party’s decision would be supreme. Kwankwaso, who recently aligned with the opposition coalition in the NDC alongside former Labour Party presidential candidate…

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Alleged imposition: APC members protest in Ogun, Surulere stakeholders kick

Alleged imposition: APC members protest in Ogun, Surulere stakeholders kick

By Innocent Anaba & James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA — HUNDREDS of aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest over the alleged refusal of party leaders to issue them membership cards, despite completing their registration. The protesters also accused some leaders within the party of allegedly plotting…

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Atiku kicks against Southern Presidency, warns opposition against self-defeatist politics

Atiku kicks against Southern Presidency, warns opposition against self-defeatist politics

.Says, S’East deserves better than tokenism By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday fired a warning at opposition political actors, telling them that insisting on zoning the 2027 presidential ticket to the South would amount to entering the contest “already defeated.” In a statement issued by his media aide, Olusola Sanni, the…

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I’m not a native doctor’, Wike distances self from Rivers APC screening

I’m not a native doctor’, Wike distances self from Rivers APC screening

.says, rainbow coalition will align in areas of political strength By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – Federal Capital Territory, FCT, minister, Nyesom Wike on Monday, washed his hands off the controversy surrounding the screening of aspirants by the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, insisting that as a non-member of the party, the matter was entirely outside his purview….

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Gbenga Hashim to INEC: 2027 timetable could trigger crisis

Gbenga Hashim to INEC: 2027 timetable could trigger crisis

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the 2027 general elections could deepen political tension and destabilise party structures across the country. Hashim said the compressed schedule was already creating pressure within the political system, fuelling internal disputes and raising fresh concerns over…

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