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Femi Otubanjo: Rivers’ ‘Fubara Crisis’ Could Undermine Tinubu’s South-South Support

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2026May 28, 20260

Political scientist warns that Rivers leadership crisis may erode Tinubu’s South-South advantage ahead of the 2027 elections. Director of Research, Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Professor Femi Otubanjo has warned that the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara could weaken President Bola Tinubu’s support base...

Atiku’s ADC Presidential Primary Victory Sets Up Fresh Showdown With Tinubu, Obi In 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2026May 28, 20260

Atiku’s landslide primary victory in ADC presidential primary sets stage for another three-way presidential contest with Tinubu and Obi in 2027. Former Vice President Atiku, on Wednesday, won the presidential ticket of African Democratic Congress (ADC), polling 1,846,379 votes to defeat his closest rival, former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi,...

Atiku Accepts ADC Presidential Ticket, Accuses APC of Undermining Democracy Ahead of 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2026May 28, 20260

Atiku Abubakar accepts ADC presidential ticket, accusing the APC government of intimidation, economic mismanagement and democratic suppression. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accepted the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining democracy, weaponising state...

Omo-Agege Dumps APC, Says Party No Longer Serves Delta Central Interests

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2026May 27, 20260

Ovie Omo-Agege resigns from APC, saying party no longer supports his political goals and Delta Central interests. Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, saying recent developments within the party in Delta State no longer align with his political objectives and those...

Wike-Backed PDP Names Sandy Onor Consensus Presidential Candidate For 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2026May 27, 20260

Wike-backed PDP faction adopts Sandy Onor as consensus presidential candidate after nationwide consultations and voice vote process. The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has named Sandy Onor as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The...

Centre faults suit against Chinda, says Rivers APC candidate complied with constitutional requirements

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2026May 27, 20260

A pro-democracy group, the Centre for Constitutional Governance and Electoral Integrity (CCGEI), has dismissed attempts to stop Kingsley Chinda, member representing Obio/Akpor federal constituency, from participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship process in Rivers state, insisting that the lawmaker complied with all constitutional and party requirements before joining...

FG Reopens Abuja-Kaduna Highway Sections After Eid Gridlock

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2026May 27, 20260

Minister of Works Umahi orders contractors reopen accessible highway sections as massive Eid traffic and rainfall trap commuters for hours daily. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has directed the immediate reopening of all sections of the Abuja–Kaduna-Kano highway currently under rehabilitation following prolonged gridlock that left thousands of commuters...

Dickson Says NDC Will Resist Personal Ambitions Ahead Of 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2026May 27, 20260

Dickson says NDC will resist personal ambitions, strengthen internal democracy and prioritise national service before 2027 elections. National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, on Tuesday moved to contain looming internal power struggles ahead of the 2027 general election, declaring that the fast-rising opposition platform would...

Sallah: Tinubu Says Nigerians’ Sacrifices Paying Off, Vows To Defeat Terrorists

NewsDeskNgMay 27, 2026May 27, 20260

Tinubu says economic reforms are yielding results, vows to crush insecurity as leaders preach unity during Eid celebrations. President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday , roared very loudly, assuring Nigerians that his government will defeat all forces of evil troubling the country. In his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message, the last before the...

Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Amaechi rejects ADC presidential primary results, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice during the exercise. Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice....