Politics

Speaker Abbas withdraws compulsory voting bill

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt (Hon) Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn a bill seeking to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, co-sponsored with Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, aimed to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to enforce compulsory voting as a means of deepening democratic participation. In a statement issued Monday by his Special Adviser on…

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2027 elections: Tinubu far ahead of any coalition, says Senator Husain

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Former Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Mudashiru Husain, has declared that no coalition, regardless of its size or prominence, can unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. In a statement made available to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Husain, while responding to ongoing efforts by prominent opposition figures to form a united…

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Edo APC gets new Deputy, Vice Chairmen

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has appointed Sylvester Aigboboh as the Acting Deputy State Chairman and Pedro Esangbedo as the Acting Vice Chairman for Edo Central Senatorial District. A statement on Sunday signed by acting state chairman, Jarret Tenebe and the Secretary, Lawrence Okah, said the appointments take immediate effect.  The statement noted that the development…

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North holds key to national transformation — Peter Obi

By Kunle Sanni Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria’s northern region holds the key to the country’s economic and social transformation, citing its vast potential in agriculture and human capital. Speaking at the National Political Consultative Group (North) meeting held in Abuja on Sunday, Obi lamented the deepening poverty and insecurity in the region, blaming…

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Tensions erupt at high-level political meeting as Jigawa delegates disrupt proceedings

By Kunle Sanni The National Political Consultative Group (North) meeting in Abuja, involving high-stakes political stakeholders, reportedly descended into chaos on Sunday following a heated confrontation over state representation. Western Post reported that the high-level meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, drew prominent political stakeholders from across the northern region. The meeting was attended by former Vice President Atiku…

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Wike withdraws from PDP reconciliation process, accuses leadership of treachery

By Kunle Sanni The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has announced his withdrawal from all reconciliation efforts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent betrayal, dishonesty, and what he described as a pattern of bad faith among key party leaders. In a lengthy statement released on Sunday, Wike accused PDP…

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President Tinubu is God’s gift to Nigeria – Arthur Eze

By Kunle Sanni Renowned oil magnate and philanthropist, Arthur Eze, has described President Bola Tinubu as “God’s gift to Nigeria,” praising his leadership style, reform agenda, and commitment to national unity. In comments featured in an upcoming State House documentary commemorating President Tinubu’s second year in office, Prince Eze, the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, said the President…

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JUST IN: Atiku, Obi attend National Political Consultative Group meeting in Abuja

By Kunle Sanni Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi attended the National Political Consultative Group (North) meeting on Sunday, fueling speculation about a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The high-level meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, drew prominent political stakeholders from across the northern region. Atiku shared news of their…

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ADC state chairmen divided over accommodation of new entrants

Crisis may be brewing in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over how the new joiners should be accommodated in the party. There are reports that the coalition leaders might have settled for the ADC rather than the Social Democratic Party (SDP). which was initially considered to be their platform of choice. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, the Ogun State Chairman of…

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Why ADC amended its party constitution – National Chairman

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has confirmed the amendment of the party’s constitution. According to a report by PUNCH, Nwosu said the step was taken to ensure that everyone’s interest was accommodated amid the coalition plan. “Yes, we amended the constitution. We are interested in being a vehicle for the transformation of this country,…

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