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Nnaji Emerges PDP Governorship Candidate, Unveils Industrilisation Agenda for Enugu

May 25, 2026

“Vows Economic Relief for Families, Declares War on Hardship” Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State, unveiling an ambitious agenda centred on industrialisation, economic relief for struggling families, and improved welfare for teachers. Speaking shortly after securing victory at the PDP […]

PDP Picks Nnaji for 2027 Guber Race As He Blames Enugu Hardship on State Governance

May 25, 2026

“We Must Produce, Not Merely Tax People” Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Enugu State, declaring that the hardship confronting residents should not be blamed entirely on the Federal Government, but on the failure of state governance to translate unprecedented revenues into […]

2027: Tinubu vote projection sparks APC primary debate over repeat outcome

May 25, 2026

A renewed political debate has emerged within the All Progressives Congress over a Tinubu vote projection suggesting whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could replicate or surpass the 10.99 million votes recorded in the 2023 presidential election in the 2027 general polls, following discussions linked to recent APC primary dynamics and internal party positioning. The discussion […]

APC Primaries in Gombe Rocked by Ghost Election, Fraud Allegations

May 23, 2026

The APC primaries in Gombe have sparked controversy following allegations of irregularities, ghost elections, and manipulated results during the party’s House of Representatives primary election in Balanga and Billiri local government areas. Aggrieved aspirants and party stakeholders alleged that results were announced despite claims that no actual voting took place in several wards. The controversy […]

Aniagwu explains APC primary defeat involving Ned Nwoko in Delta

May 22, 2026

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, has explained circumstances surrounding the APC primary defeat of Senator Ned Nwoko, attributing the outcome to political structure, delegate alignment, and grassroots support during the party’s senatorial primary in Delta State. The remarks followed growing reactions to the result of the primary election […]

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APC primaries crisis deepens as aspirants reject consensus deals in states

May 20, 2026

Resistance has intensified across several states as governorship aspirants within the All Progressives Congress reject consensus arrangements ahead of the party’s upcoming primaries, deepening tensions in the ongoing APC primaries consensus process. Reports indicate that aspirants in at least 10 states have refused to step down for agreed candidates, insisting instead on competitive primary elections […]

Fintiri defends Adamawa APC primary amid protest allegations

May 19, 2026

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has defended the Adamawa APC primary process amid protests and allegations of candidate imposition by aggrieved party stakeholders in parts of the state. The governor dismissed the complaints as a reflection of political inexperience, insisting that the party’s internal procedures were conducted in line with democratic principles. The controversy surrounding the […]

Senator Jibrin confronts Ododo after Kogi Senate primary dispute

May 18, 2026

Senator Jibrin Isah has intensified the Kogi Senate dispute after losing the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary election in Kogi East, accusing allies of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of undermining the electoral process. The senator alleged that electoral materials were hijacked in several wards during the exercise, preventing party members from participating fully in the […]

Gbajabiamila details Desmond Elliot’s role in Obasa impeachment saga

May 15, 2026

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has spoken about the Obasa impeachment saga, explaining how internal political tensions in the Lagos State House of Assembly and alleged involvement of lawmaker Desmond Elliot created pressure around his political standing. He said the situation unfolded during […]

ADC nomination forms submitted as Atiku intensifies 2027 presidential bid

May 14, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially submitted his ADC nomination forms ahead of the 2027 presidential election, marking a significant development in ongoing political realignments and opposition consultations across Nigeria. The submission further signals Atiku’s continued involvement in national politics as parties intensify preparations for the next electoral cycle. Atiku Abubakar, who previously contested […]