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Convention in limbo: PDP leaders to meet in Abuja after court judgment
The Peoples Democratic Party has summoned an emergency meeting of its National Working Committee following Friday’s judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja halting its planned national convention billed for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. According to reports, the meeting would hold on Saturday at the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. “That’s the judgment. However,…
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2027: The North will reward Tinubu’s reforms with robust votes – Yakassai
By Boye Oyeyemi – The National Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Dr Umar Tanko Yakassai, has expressed optimism that the northern region will repay President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms with overwhelming votes in the 2027 general elections. Yakassai said the North remains “morally bound” to stand by the President, commending Tinubu for demonstrating uncommon courage in confronting…
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PDP rejects court ruling halting convention, describes judgment as assault on democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the judgment delivered on Friday by a Federal High Court in Abuja, which halted its forthcoming national convention, as an “assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.” In a statement issued in Abuja, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the court order would not derail the party’s plans to proceed with its scheduled…
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Wike faults PDP leadership after Court stops convention
…warns against arrogance, impunity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the court judgement stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its national convention as bringing down impunity. Addressing some PDP concerned stakeholders from 12 states of the federation including the FCT after the court judgment, Wike said “We are happy that we have fought…
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APC governorship aspirant pledges to industrialise Osun if elected
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A governorship aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Senator Babajide Omoworare, has vowed to transform the state from a bureaucratic, civil service-driven economy into a vibrant, industrialised one if elected governor in 2026. Speaking during the Newspoint programme organised by the Osun NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo on…
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BREAKING: Court stops 2025 PDP National Convention
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising the outcome of the forthcoming 2025 National Convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Justice James Omotosho, delivering judgment in a suit challenging the legality of the convention, predicated his decision on the grounds that the PDP failed to comply with relevant conditions and laws…
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Osun APC tells Adeleke to prepare handover note ahead of 2026 poll
Says PDP screening a face-saving move after failed defection bidBy Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke to start preparing his handover note ahead of the 2026 governorship election, saying no amount of political manoeuvring can save him from defeat given his abysmal performance in office.Reacting to viral photos and videos…
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Jonathan ineligible to contest 2027 presidency — Justice Salami
Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally barred from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Salami stated that Jonathan’s return to power would violate the constitutional limit of two terms, warning that any such victory would be nullified by the Court of Appeal and affirmed by the Supreme Court.…
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Ondo: Action Alliance collapses into APC
By Boye Oyeyemi – The entire structure of the Action Alliance (AA) in Ondo State, led by its former chairman and 2024 governorship candidate, Comrade Fred Akinuli, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, which took place in Akure, was witnessed by top APC leaders, including the State Chairman, Engr Ade Adetimehin, and other stakeholders of the…
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8 associations advance in political party registration Process- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that eight political associations have completed the initial stage of the political party registration process. A statement issued on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the commission, at its regular meeting held on October 30, 2025, reviewed progress made since its…
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