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New Party, DLA, Unveils Ideological Agenda, Targets Economic Reform, Security

NewsDeskNgMar 26, 2026March 26, 20260

A new political party, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), has announced its entry into Nigeria’s political space, outlining an agenda focused on economic reform, national security, and governance driven by ideology. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Samuel M. Memeh, and National Publicity Secretary, Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr.,...

FG Defends OPL 245 Deal, Faults Atiku’s Claims On Dispute Resolution

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2026March 25, 20260

Attorney-General dismisses Atiku’s claims, says OPL 245 resolution protects Nigeria from $2bn liability and unlocks economic potential. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has dismissed recent claims by the Atiku Abubakar Media Office regarding the resolution of the long-running OPL 245 dispute, describing them...

Kenny Okolugbo: PDP, APC Conventions Highlight Internal Party Tensions Ahead Of 2027 Election

NewsDeskNgMar 25, 2026March 25, 20260

Kenny Okolugbo discusses upcoming PDP, APC, and ADC conventions, analysing internal conflicts, leadership ambitions, and electoral strategies ahead of 2027. Political analyst Kenny Okolugbo has highlighted deep-seated challenges facing Nigeria’s major political parties, as the country prepares for upcoming conventions ahead of the 2027 elections, while pointing out to unresolved...

Cletus Obun: APC Zoning Must Ensure Equity To Prevent Internal Crisis

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2026March 24, 20260

APC chieftain Obun urges fair zoning, warns that imbalance in party offices could trigger internal division ahead of the national convention. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cletus Obun, has called for equitable zoning of party positions ahead of the party’s National Convention, warning that imbalanced arrangements could...

APC Chieftain Urges Tinubu To Appoint Wike As 2027 Campaign DG

NewsDeskNgMar 24, 2026March 24, 20260

APC chieftain Princewill Dike urges Tinubu to appoint Wike as 2027 campaign DG, citing his political influence and network. A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as...

League of Bauchi Professionals Endorses Tuggar for Governorship

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

The League of Bauchi Professionals has endorsed the candidature of Yusuf Maitama Tuggar for the governorship of Bauchi State ahead of the 2026/2027 election cycle. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued to the press by the Secretary of the group, Ibrahim B. Yusuf, following a meeting of the...

Makinde Tasks Advisory Council With Screening Of PDP Governorship Aspirants

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde mandates advisory council to engage and assess PDP aspirants ahead of 2027 governorship election. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has tasked the Advisory Council to engage and assess aspirants seeking to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 governorship election....

Obi, Makinde, Dickson Visit Kwankwaso In Kano, Signal Opposition Alliance Ahead Of 2027

NewsDeskNgMar 23, 2026March 23, 20260

Opposition leaders Obi, Makinde and Dickson visit Kwankwaso in Kano, signalling alliance talks and renewed push for 2027 elections. Prominent opposition figures, including former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and former Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson, converged on Kano State in a move seen...

APC North-central to hold zonal congress in Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

Delegates from the North-central states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will on Wednesday converge at Lafia, Nasarawa State capital for the zonal congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), ahead of the party’s National Convention slated for March 27 and 28 in Abuja. The notice of the Congress...

Report: Ambode, Hamzat, Abiru, Alausa, During Okunola Emerge As Lagos Governorship Contenders

NewsDeskNgMar 22, 2026March 22, 20260

As the 2027 general election approaches, the race for the Lagos State governorship seat has begun with the former Governor Akinwumi Ambode; the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa; the As the 2027 general election approaches, the race for the Lagos State governorship seat has begun with the former Governor...