By Ayobami Okerinde A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has urged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to join the party, warning that he could be blamed if opposition forces fail to unite ahead of the 2027 general elections. Galadima made the call while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, where he said key opposition…
By Emmanuel Okogba Hon. Kasimu Maigari, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Legislators’ Forum, believes that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has significantly delayed the realization of the Igbo presidency project. Maigari made the assertion during an interview on ARISE News while commenting on political developments and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections….
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA— The crisis rocking Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, worsened yesterday as rival factions moved to assert control of the opposition party, installing parallel structures and escalating a legitimacy battle that could shape its 2027 prospects. A bloc aligned with Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the constitution of an Interim National Working Committee, NWC, following what…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has admitted that the exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from its platform represents a challenge, though the party insists it remains firmly focused on its 2027 electoral ambitions. Speaking on Monday night during an appearance on Arise News’ Prime Time programme, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the development as…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Senate Majority Leader and Ekiti Central Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has defended the consensus provision in Nigeria’s electoral law, insisting that no candidate can be imposed on any constituency under the arrangement and that a single objection is enough to trigger full direct primaries. Bamidele, who played a central role in the passage of the…
The United Arab Emirates on Monday ordered all schools to return to remote learning for the rest of the week, the education ministry said, following a spate of attacks targeting the country. “The Ministry of Education announces a decision to shift to a remote learning system starting from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, until Friday, May 8, 2026,” read the…
A leading promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr. Umar Ardo, has vowed to challenge in court the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleging that the party’s recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was flawed and did not follow due process. Ardo speaking on Trust TV, said the legal action would also cover any…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus governorship candidate in Benue for the 2027 elections. Aondoakaa secured the ticket in Makurdi following a consensus process in which 10 other aspirants stepped down and unanimously endorsed his candidacy. Sources within the party revealed that the…
…says ‘I yield to President Tinubu’s request in tears, agony‘ By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The immediate past governor of Cross River State, Prof Ben Ayade, has lamented being sidelined without appointment for three years by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, despite his contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ayade, who decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the…
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and allies of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have denied reports of defection talks with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), amid claims of ongoing contacts and a possible midweek announcement. The pushback comes as the party faces internal challenges over leadership, direction and how to manage a broad opposition coalition…
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