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Saraki Urges PDP Unity After Supreme Court Verdict, Calls For 2027 Election Strategy

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

Saraki asks PDP leaders to unite after court ruling, rebuild party structures and prepare to win 2027 elections nationwide. Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elected during the March 29, 2026, national convention to see last Thursday’s verdict of...

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso Consider NDC As Atiku Weighs Options Before INEC Deadline

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2026May 3, 20260

Obidient and Kwankwasiyya movements plan alignment with NDC while Atiku considers coalition paths as INEC submission deadline nears. As the May 10 deadline given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for all the registered political parties to submit their membership registers to the commission approaches, the Obidient Movement and...

Abejide Quits ADC, Alleges Hijack As Atiku Urges Vigilance After Supreme Court Ruling

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

Lawmaker Leke Abejide has resigned from ADC, alleging takeover by opposition figures, as Atiku warns party members against complacency after ruling. The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the National Assembly, Leke Abejide, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This was as the...

Oyo APC Unites Behind Alli As Consensus Candidate For 2027 Governorship

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

Leaders of the APC in Oyo State have endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli as consensus governorship candidate ahead of 2027 elections. Acting in unison with the consensus approach adopted by leaders in Lagos and Ogun states, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Friday endorsed Senator...

Binani Dumps APC, Joins NDC Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2026May 2, 20260

Former APC governorship candidate Aisha Binani joins NDC, signaling fresh political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has recorded a major political boost as the 2023 Adamawa State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani, formally joined the party...

Rivers Women Declare Support For Tinubu, Fubara’s Second Term Bids

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

A coalition of Rivers women have endorsed President Tinubu and Governor Fubara for a second term, citing their “reform-driven leadership.” A coalition of women under the banner Rivers Women Unite for SIM in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Women of Faith in Politics has declared strong support for President Bola Tinubu and Rivers State...

David Mark’s Lawyer Commends INEC For Obeying Supreme Court In ADC Leadership Dispute

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

David Mark’s lawyer has commended INEC for promptly obeying the Supreme Court judgment in the ADC leadership dispute. A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SSAN), Jibrin Okutepa, who was the lead counsel to Senator David Mark in the legal battle involving the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday...

Supreme Court Restores David Mark-Led ADC, Nullifies PDP Convention

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

Supreme Court restored ADC leadership and voided PDP convention, triggering sharp reactions, and uncertainty across opposition politics. Relief and hope came the way of millions of supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Thursday, after the Supreme Court set aside an order that threatened the presence of the party...

APC Extends Nomination Form Sales Deadline For 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 1, 2026May 1, 20260

APC has extended sale and submission deadlines for 2027 election nomination forms, citing public holiday and increased aspirant participation. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the extension of the timelines for the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, as well as...

ADC Convention: Facility Management Denies Any License Revocation Threat By Wike

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

An Abuja event centre has denied claims Wike threatened to revoke its operational license for hosting an ADC national convention The management of De Rainbow Event Centre on Thursday exonerated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from allegations that he threatened to revoke its operational licence for...