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BREAKING: NDC adopts power rotation, reserves 2027 presidential ticket for South
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has adopted a power rotation arrangement that reserves its 2027 presidential ticket for the southern region of the country. The decision was reached on Saturday during the party’s national convention and adopted through a resolution following a motion moved by Afam Victor and seconded by Seyi Sowumi. As part of the power rotation formula, the…
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Atiku obtains ADC presidential nomination form for 2027 race
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has obtained the party’s presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 general election. The party disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X account on Saturday, accompanied by a receipt showing payment for the nomination form. According to the document, Atiku paid ₦90 million through…
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Digital party registers, deadlines, and legal implications under Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 — by Okoi Obono-Obla
It is clear that Sunday, 10 May 2026, marks the final day of the 21-day notice given to political parties in Nigeria to submit their digital registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). These registers must contain the names, dates of birth, wards, local government areas, phone numbers, emails, and National Identification Numbers of every party member. The consequence…
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“Pẹlẹbẹ” – A weapon of mass destruction — by Tinuade Ogunlesi
I was at a high brow hotel for a conference.Few hours after I checked in, the hotel was transformed. Many cars drove in and there was a crowd surge. From the slogans and dressings, I understood it was a political gathering. And the number of buses bringing in loads of “party supporters”, not to be addressed as “political thugs” showed…
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EFCC declares ex-minister Sadiya Umar wanted over alleged N37bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over her alleged involvement in a N37 billion fraud linked to the administration of social intervention programmes. The anti-graft agency announced the development ons Saturday in a notice published on its website, calling on members of the public with…
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Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
Russian President Vladimir Putin has used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow’s Red Square to justify Russia’s war in Ukraine and criticise Nato during scaled-back celebrations marking the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Speaking before hundreds of military personnel and a handful of world leaders, Putin described the conflict in Ukraine as a “just” war and accused Nato…
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The Northwest comeback: Inside Tinubu’s push for peace, prosperity and progress — by Uche Nnadozie
For decades, Nigeria’s North-West was defined by insecurity, poverty, abandoned infrastructure, unemployment and political neglect. Roads collapsed. Rail projects stalled. Rural communities became isolated. Farmers lost access to markets. Investors stayed away. Today, however, a different story is emerging across Sokoto, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Kebbi and Zamfara. Highways are reconnecting communities, rail projects are reviving trade corridors, hospitals and…
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Troops eliminate 50 ISWAP terrorists, crush assault on Buni Gari
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Headquarters of 27 Brigade and the Buni Gari checkpoint in Yobe State, killing no fewer than 50 insurgents. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday as the terrorists launched assaults from multiple directions under the…
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Sabotaged and scattered, the opposition staggers on — by Ugo Egbujo
Three weeks from critical deadlines, the opposition parties are in utter disarray. If this democracy fails, those who scattered the opposition must take responsibility. INEC failed to register parties in time. The government sowed moles and discord. Opposition leaders manifested greed , cowardice and ego. Another election is around the corner and the electorate faces the same old commotion, chaos…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ribadu meets US Vice President Vance, Secretary Rubio in Washington
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, held talks with United States Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington as both countries moved to strengthen cooperation on security and counter-terrorism efforts in West Africa. The meeting focused on strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and the United States in addressing terrorism and regional security challenges. According…
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