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AAP threatens legal action, demands immediate registration from INEC
The African Alliance Party (AAP) has demanded its immediate registration as a political party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that it will head to court if the commission fails to act, while accusing the electoral body of applying double standards in the approval of political associations ahead of the 2027 general elections. AAP made the demand in…
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NNPP rejects link to Kwankwaso over alleged Supreme Court visit
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has disowned Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over claims that he once took Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to some Supreme Court judges. The party explained that Kwankwaso was not a member of the NNPP in 2019 when the alleged incident reportedly occurred and should not be associated with the party in the matter. In…
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I feel more comfortable in APC than other parties, says Iyabo Obasanjo
Daughter of former Nigeria President, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has confirmed her membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the party as her “natural home”. Iyabo made the confirmation on Saturday during an interview with Nigerian legend, Segun Odegbami on his 103.7FM Eagle7 Sports, in Abeokuta. The former senator confirmed that she is returning to politics after “pressure” from…
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Rights groups urge Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –A coalition of civil rights organisations in Osun State has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state over what it described as a collapse of constitutional order in the administration of local governments.The groups — Initiative for Local Government Development (ILGD), Centre for Justice and Community Advocacy, Nigeria (CJCAN),…
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SDP insists on clear legal backing for electronic transmission of results
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expressed concern over what it described as deliberate resistance by the leadership of the Senate to meaningful electoral reforms. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the party said it was speaking out in defence of transparency, accountability and the will of the Nigerian people. The SDP said a…
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APC reshuffles convention committee, appoints Masari as chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has overhauled the leadership and composition of its 2026 National Convention Central Coordination Committee, naming former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, as chairman. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who was earlier announced as head of the committee, has been reassigned to the position of treasurer under the new arrangement. The ruling party also increased…
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INEC, security agencies brace for FCT polls
…mock accreditation exercise holds February 7 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stepped up preparations for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for February 21, 2026, alongside other key electoral activities ahead of the 2027 General Election. This was made known by the commission in a post on its X handle on Friday. Speaking on Day…
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Oyo PDP gubernatorial aspirant raises concern over 2027 election credibility
By Adejayan Gbenga – Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has criticised the Senate for removing electronic transmission of election results from the Electoral Act, warning that the decision could threaten the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released to journalists on Friday in Ibadan, Ajadi described the Senate’s…
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Lagos APC knocks Olawepo-Hassim over Nigeria’s economy critique
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised remarks by Gbenga Olawepo-Hassim comparing Nigeria’s economic performance under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan with that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. A statement issued on Friday by the Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described Olawepo-Hassim’s claims as misleading and politically motivated, arguing that they reflect either…
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Insecurity: SDP’s Adebayo questions FG strategy, says bandits strike and vanish
Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of rising insecurity, warning that Nigeria is “sleepwalking into the next tragedy” as violence continues to spread. Reacting to the reported deployment of the Nigerian Army to Kwara State following fresh attacks, Adebayo, in a post on his…
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