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Wike urges Ateke Tom to stay neutral ahead of 2027 Rivers politics
By Kunle Sanni – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned traditional rulers to stay out of active politics, urging former Niger Delta militant leader and traditional ruler, King Ateke Tom, not to be directly involved in political activities. Wike, a two-term former governor of Rivers State, spoke on Saturday during a visit to Ateke…
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2027: Kwankwaso rejects defection without presidential or vp ticket
By Kunle Sanni – Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has said he would only consider leaving the party if he is offered either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing NNPP supporters at his residence in Kano. He also criticised reports of…
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My political career at stake if Fubara wins second term — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that his political career would be “buried” if Siminalayi Fubara, Governor of Rivers State, secures a second term in office. He made the remarks on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Okrika Local Government Area, stressing that a firm decision had been reached regarding Fubara’s re-election ambition. “We have…
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ADC critises Tinubu’s decision to cancel NNPC debt, says executive cannot override constitution
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, insisting that such an action is unconstitutional and beyond presidential powers. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said it was…
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Eno sets up seven-member committee for Akwa Ibom APC 2026 congresses
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has constituted a seven-member Congress Implementation Committee to work with the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s 2026 state congresses. The committee was inaugurated on Friday during the New Year APC Stakeholders’ Meeting held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo. The governor appointed Prince Enobong Uwah…
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Plateau APC defends Mutfwang’s defection, says PDP was ‘Moribund’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has rejected claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection from the party constitutes a betrayal of public trust. A statement on Saturday signed by the APC Acting Publicity Secretary, Shittu Bamaiyi, dismissed the PDP’s claims as “empty threats” and “ill-conceived,” noting that Mutfwang joined the APC with…
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2027: Ignore fake election timetable – INEC tells Nigerians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports claiming that it has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Adedayo Oketola, the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Commission said it had not released…
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2027: Governors flocking to APC won’t decide elections- NNPP
The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has described the recent wave of defections by governors and other political figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a shame and a pity.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Johnson said the reasons behind the defections remained unclear, expressing doubt that they…
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2023 politics won’t repeat itself in 2027, says Abejide
A member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Leke Abejide, has said the circumstances surrounding the 2023 general elections no longer exist, saying his faction of the party will support President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election. He attributed Peter Obi’s strong showing in the 2023…
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CSO calls for dialogue in Ondo commissioner-magistrate legal row
By Boye Oyeyemi – A civil society organisation, the Upline Centre for Development, has called for dialogue and restraint in the legal dispute involving the Ondo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Seun Osamaye, and Chief Magistrate Temitope Alphonso. The group also warned that the ongoing issue between the two has wider implications for governance and social…
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