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Peter Obi Attributes Nigeria’s Poverty To Choices

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

ADC presidential aspirant Peter Obi says Nigerians remain poor due to choices, urges citizens to defend votes and demand responsible leadership. A presidential front-runner in African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has said the reason more than half of Nigeria’s population live below the poverty line, despite the country’s wealth...

Tinubu Appoints Ibrahim Masari Special Adviser On Political Affairs

NewsDeskNgMar 6, 2026March 6, 20260

President Tinubu appoints close ally Ibrahim Masari as Special Adviser on Political Affairs at the State House. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed his close ally, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, as Special Adviser on Political Affairs. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s spokesperson,...

Breaking: IPAC Threatens To Boycott 2027 Elections Over Electoral Act 2026

NewsDeskNgMar 5, 2026March 5, 20260

IPAC demands urgent amendments to Electoral Act 2026, warning political parties may boycott 2027 elections if concerns remain unresolved. The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has threatened to boycott the 2027 General Elections if the National Assembly fails to amend certain provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. IPAC warned that if...

ADC Accuses FG Of Selective Justice In Malami, El-Rufai Cases

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

ADC has accused the federal government of applying justice selectively in Malami and El-Rufai cases. African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the federal government of applying justice selectively in the ongoing legal cases involving former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF)...

Fintiri: Presidency Should Remain In South In 2027

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

Adamawa Governor Fintiri says the presidency should remain in the South in 2027. Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has insisted that the presidency should remain in the southern part of the country in 2027, saying the region deserved to complete eight years in line with Nigeria’s long-standing power-sharing understanding. Speaking...

AbdulRazaq: Opposition Has Collapsed In Kwara, No Anointed APC Gubernatorial Candidate

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq says the opposition has collapsed nationally and especially in Kwara State. Kwara State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’Forum(NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, boasted that the opposition had collapsed both in Nigeria and Kwara State ahead of next year’s general election. AbdulRazaq also stated that his administration’s over...

APC Directs Swearing-In Of Executives After Nationwide Congresses

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

APC has directed the swearing-in of ward, local government and state executives elected at its congresses. All Progressives Congress (APC) has directed that Ward, Local Government and State Executive Committees elected at the 2026 congresses of the party should be inaugurated in accordance with the relevant provisions of the party’s...

Governor Fintiri Assumes Leadership Of APC In Adamawa, Pledges Unity And Party Strength

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

Fintiri formally assumes APC leadership in Adamawa, promising cohesion, development, and renewed energy for party success. Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has formally assumed leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The ceremony, held in Yola, was supervised by APC North East Vice Chairman, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, and...

Amupitan Appeals To NPC for Support To Rebuild Trust, Ensure Credible 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

INEC Chairman Amupitan urges National Peace Committee, parties, and stakeholders to restore voter confidence ahead of 2027. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to National Peace Committee (NPC) and other critical stakeholders to intensify efforts to rebuild public trust and strengthen peaceful participation in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of...

Rivers Assembly To Screen Nine Commissioner Nominees

NewsDeskNgMar 4, 2026March 4, 20260

Rivers Assembly asks nominees to submit credentials and CVs ahead of screening for appointments into the state executive council. The Rivers State House of Assembly is set to screen a fresh batch of commissioner nominees submitted by the state executive for consideration. In a statement issued Tuesday, the Clerk of...