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Ondo APC support groups reject state directive, back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election

NewsDeskNgApr 22, 2026April 22, 20260

An alliance of support groups loyal to President Bola Tinubu in Ondo State has rejected a directive issued by the state executive of the All Progressives Congress, warning that it could create administrative bottlenecks and weaken grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement signed by...

Appeal Court Dismisses Abure’s Suit, Affirms Usman As Labour Party Leader

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

Court of Appeal dismisses Julius Abure’s appeal, upholds Nenadi Usman’s leadership, and fines him ₦10 million for abuse of process. The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed the appeal filed by Barrister Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party, affirming earlier court decisions that recognised Senator Nenadi...

INEC Urged to Recognise Ogah as Legitimate ADC National Chairman

NewsDeskNgApr 21, 2026April 21, 20260

A group of concerned youths and aspirants of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Kingsley Temitikpe Ogah as the substantive National Chairman of the party. “We believe that due process must be upheld at all times, and any leadership that...

Shekarau Dumps PDP, Joins APC in Kano Political Shift

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

Former Kano governor Ibrahim Shekarau defects from PDP to APC, citing consultations and triggering fresh political realignments in the state. Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in what observers describe as a significant political development...

APGA Releases 2026 Primary Timetable, Pegs Presidential Form at ₦75m

NewsDeskNgApr 19, 2026April 19, 20260

APGA unveils 2026 primary timetable, adopts Option A4, sets presidential form at ₦75m ahead of 2027 elections. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released its provisional timetable for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, outlining key dates, processes, and costs for aspirants seeking party tickets....

Soludo Adopts Option A4 For APGA Primaries, Warns Against Bribery

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Soludo introduces Option A4 for APGA primaries, bans bribery and multiple ambitions to strengthen party transparency. Governor of Anambra State and national leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled new guidelines for the party’s forthcoming primaries, announcing the adoption of Option A4 to enhance transparency and...

Enugu West Stakeholders Endorse Mbah, Tinubu For Second Term

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Enugu West stakeholders back Mbah, Tinubu for 2027, donate ₦100m for governor’s nomination form. Political stakeholders in Enugu West Senatorial District have endorsed Peter Mbah for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections, alongside President Bola Tinubu. The endorsement was made at a mega rally held at Awgu...

PDP Crisis Deepens As Turaki Faction Asks INEC To Drop Anyanwu Over Court Ruling

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Turaki-led PDP faction pressures INEC to enforce court ruling removing Anyanwu, warning of contempt action if recognition continues unlawfully. More troubles have hit the Nyesom Wike-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the Kabiru Turaki-led faction has demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) immediately withdraws its recognition of Samuel N. Anyanwu as the...

Atiku, Tinubu Trade Blame Over Privatisation As ADC Warns Of 2027 Voter Revolt

NewsDeskNgApr 18, 2026April 18, 20260

Atiku accuses Tinubu of hypocrisy on privatisation, while ADC says rising hardship could trigger strong voter backlash in 2027 elections. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have ignited a fresh debate over Nigeria’s privatisation policy, with Atiku and his political party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC),...

Amaechi To ADC: Only Viable Candidate Can Defeat Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

Amaechi urges ADC to choose credible presidential candidate, warns ethnicity and religion weaken opposition chances against Tinubu. Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State governor, has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to prioritise competence and elect a viable presidential candidate capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu...