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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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Senate risking Nigeria’s democracy — Ezekwesili speaks on electoral bill controversy
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has criticised the Senate over its handling of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, warning that the legislature’s actions could deepen public discontent and weaken Nigeria’s democratic foundations. Ezekwesili made the remarks on Friday during an interview on The Morning Show on Arise Television, days after the Senate passed the amended electoral bill following…
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Edo APC demands repayment of N150m from ex-chairman Oyegun
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on former national chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, to repay what it claims are outstanding loans and unpaid membership dues amounting to more than N150 million. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Edo APC chairman, Jarrett Tenebe, said repeated efforts had been made to recover…
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PDP faction slams INEC over recognition of Wike-backed caretaker committee
The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for officially recognising a caretaker committee aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing the move as unconstitutional and provocative. A statement on Thursday by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong warned that…
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APC will leave no one behind ahead of national convention — Yilwatda
By Kunle Sanni – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive leadership, saying the party will ensure that no member is left behind amid its rapid expansion. Speaking to journalists on Thursday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Yilwatda…
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Tinubu meets APC leaders ahead of national convention, congresses
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as the ruling party unveiled plans to hold an inclusive national convention and a series of congresses to reflect its growing membership. The meeting brought together the party’s national leadership, sub-national leaders and members of the…
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NBA to petition police over Kwankwaso’s claim of taking Abba Yusuf to Supreme Court
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced plans to petition the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies following claims of political interference in the judiciary. The decision was made by the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) after remarks attributed to Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), regarding the 2019 Kano governorship election. Kwankwaso reportedly…
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Political landscape expands as INEC adds two parties
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. The newly registered parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed during the commission’s…
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Opposition parties fault Senate over rejection of mandatory electronic transmission
Major opposition political parties have jointly criticised the Senate over its decision to reject a proposal seeking to make real-time electronic transmission of election results from polling units mandatory. In a joint press statement issued on Wednesday, the parties said the Senate’s passage of amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, which excluded mandatory electronic transmission of results, posed a serious…
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Senate did not reject electronic transmission of results- Akpabio Insists
The Senate has denied reports claiming that it rejected the electronic transmission of election results during consideration of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The clarification came from Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, shortly after the upper chamber passed the bill following a marathon session that lasted about four and a half hours. Consideration of the contentious amendment to Clause 60,…
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