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Breaking: Fubara Withdraws From Rivers APC Governorship Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara says he withdrew from APC governorship primaries to preserve peace, unity and stability. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, Fubara said his decision followed...

Nigeria’s Youngest Female Lawmaker Rukayat Shittu Secures Second-Term APC Ticket In Kwara

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

Kwara lawmaker Rukayat Shittu clinched the APC ticket for a second term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. A Nigerian youngest female legislator and member representing Owode/Onire State Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to contest...

Outrage in Nasarawa as Youth Group Alleges Plot to Force Prof. Dandaura to Alter Primary Election Outcome

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

The Nasarawa Youths Vanguard has strongly condemned the attempted abduction, harassment, and intimidation of Professor Emmanuel Dandaura during the recent political primary election in Nasarawa State, describing the incident as a direct assault on democracy, civic freedom, and the dignity of responsible citizenship. In a statement issued by the Director-General...

NDC Clears Peter Obi As Sole Presidential Aspirant For 2027 Election

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

Peter Obi has secured clearance as NDC’s sole presidential aspirant after successfully passing the party’s national screening exercise. The National Screening Committee of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has cleared Peter Obi as the party’s sole presidential aspirant ahead of its forthcoming primary election for the 2027 presidential race. Obi...

Nasarawa APC Primaries: Group Protests Alleged Irregularities in NASS Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

Concerned APC members in Nasarawa State have protested alleged irregularities during the party’s National Assembly primaries, warning that unresolved grievances could threaten party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. A group of concerned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has protested against alleged irregularities that...

Daniel’s Group Mobilises Supporters For APC Guber, Presidential Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

Gbenga Daniel’s support group urged its supporters to actively participate in the remaining APC governorship and presidential primary elections nationwide. The Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) political movement has directed its supporters to actively participate in the remaining All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship and presidential primary elections. The group,...

PDP Clears Jonathan As Sole Presidential Candidate Ahead Of 2027 Election

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

The PDP has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emerged as the sole presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general election, following clearance by the party’s screening committee chaired by former Niger...

PDP Says APC Has Created Legacy Of Unsafe Schools Across Nigeria

NewsDeskNgMay 19, 2026May 19, 20260

PDP blames APC for rising school attacks and urges stronger nationwide strategy to tackle insecurity and abductions. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the killings and abduction of school teachers and children, saying it remained one of the legacies of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) administration. In a statement...

Akpabio Emerges Sole APC Candidate For Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Seat

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Senate President Godswill Akpabio emerges sole candidate for APC senatorial ticket for Akwa Ibom North-West ahead of the 2027 elections. Senate President Godswill Akpabio has emerged as the sole candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District. Akpabio secured the party’s ticket during the...

Okowa Defeats Ned Nwoko To Secure APC Delta North Senatorial Ticket For 2027

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa defeats Ned Nwoko with 113,309 to 2,612, securing APC’s Delta North senatorial ticket for 2027 elections. Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Delta North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections after...