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ADC Says APC Will Collapse Without Political Power

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2026May 22, 20260

ADC claims APC survives on access to power alone as opposition party pushes for leadership change in 2027. The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said the only factor holding the All Progressives Congress (APC) together was political power. Speaking at the launch of the “Rise Up Naija Media Campaign” on...

PDP Denies Blocking Presidential Aspirants From Obtaining Nomination Forms

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2026May 22, 20260

PDP says all eligible aspirants remain free to purchase and submit presidential nomination forms before revised deadline. The Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied allegations that the party was preventing any aspirant from purchasing nomination forms for the presidential election. The National Publicity Secretary...

Court Nullifies INEC Deadlines For Primaries, Candidate Replacement Ahead Of 2027 Polls

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2026May 22, 20260

Federal High Court voids INEC’s election timetable deadlines, opening fresh paths for candidates and party defections. Relief came the way of many politicians, who had lost out in the recent primary elections conducted by the political parties, as a Federal High Court, yester-day, in Abuja nullified the Revised Timetable and...

Farmer Umaru Bago Clinches APC Niger Gov Ticket Unopposed

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

The Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket for a second term through affirmation. The affirmation event was held at the APC Secretariat in Minna, Niger State’s capital. The governor emerged unopposed after APC card-carrying members from all 277 wards across the state...

Atiku Outlines Economic, Security Blueprint As ADC Screening Panel Clears Him For 2027 Race

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Former VP Atiku says his ADC screening went well, unveils economic rescue plan and security reforms ahead of 2027 election. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday appeared before the Presidential Screening Panel of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, in a closed-door session as part of preparations for...

Lamido Warns Against Dragging Jonathan Into 2027 Election, Says Nigeria’s Politics Now ‘Murky’

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Former Governor of Jigawa Lamido warns against dragging Goodluck Jonathan into 2027 politics, calling renewed calls desperate and politically motivated. Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has cautioned against growing calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to return to active partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing...

Desmond Elliot Withdraws From Lagos Assembly Primary, Alleges Intimidation

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Desmond Elliot said intimidation across several zones forced his withdrawal from Lagos State House of Assembly primary for Surulere Constituency I. Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, surulere constituency 1,alleging intimidation and obstruction of his supporters during the...

Breaking: Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara says he withdrew from APC governorship primaries to preserve peace, unity and stability. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said his decision followed...

Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Rukayat Shittu Secures Second-Term APC Ticket In Kwara

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Kwara lawmaker Rukayat Shittu clinched the APC ticket for a second term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. A Nigerian youngest female legislator and member representing Owode/Onire State Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest...

Outrage in Nasarawa as Youth Group Alleges Plot to Force Prof. Dandaura to Alter Primary Election Outcome

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

The Nasarawa Youths Vanguard has strongly condemned the attempted abduction, harassment, and intimidation of Professor Emmanuel Dandaura during the recent political primary election in Nasarawa State, describing the incident as a direct assault on democracy, civic freedom, and the dignity of responsible citizenship. In a statement issued by the Director-General...