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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...

Former Ekiti Governors Unite Behind Oyebanji’s Re-Election Bid

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

Former Ekiti governors unite across party lines, backing Oyebanji’s re-election bid and urging voters to endorse continuity, peace and development. All former governors of Ekiti State have unanimously reaffirmed their support for the re-election of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, describing the forthcoming June 20 governorship poll as a referendum on his...

David Mark Says ADC Will Be On The Ballot In 2027 Despite Legal Battles

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

David Mark expresses confidence ADC will overcome court challenges and secure full participation in 2027 general elections. National Chairman of ADC, David Mark, assured members that the party would be on the ballot for all elections in 2027, despite ongoing legal challenges. Speaking last night after receiving a briefing from...

Supreme Court Set To Deliver Decisive Ruling On ADC, PDP Leadership Disputes

NewsDeskNgApr 30, 2026April 30, 20260

Supreme Court set to deliver judgement on leadership disputes in ADC and PDP, ahead of both parties’ participation in 2027 elections. After nearly 10 days of anxiety and worries, the Supreme Court will today, April 30, deliver a “make or mar” verdict in the appeal surrounding the leadership tussles in...

Former IGP Adamu Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Manipulate Nasarawa APC Governorship Primary

NewsDeskNgApr 29, 2026April 29, 20260

Former IGP Muhammed Adamu-Abubakar has alleged attempts to influence Nasarawa APC primaries in favour of Ahmed Aliyu-Wadada. Former Inspector General of Police and frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress APC, in Nasarawa State Muhammed Adamu-Abubakar has raised the alarm over a plot to manipulate the scheduled governorship primary...