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Alleged No-Confidence Vote a Hoax, Group Defends Senator Karimi, Blasts ‘Political Jobbers’

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

A civil society group, the Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has dismissed as “baseless and politically motivated” claims that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja passed a vote of no confidence on Sunday Karimi. In a statement signed by its Country Director of Mobilisation, Joseph Ezejiegu,...

APC Names Uba Sani As Ekiti Governorship Campaign Council Chairman

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

The All Progressives Congress has appointed Uba Sani to lead Ekiti governorship campaign efforts. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as Chairman of its Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, signalling the party’s push to consolidate its efforts ahead of the forthcoming election....

Presidency Defends Tinubu, Dismisses ADC Criticism Over Convention Remarks

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Presidency says Bola Tinubu did not target ADC in party’s convention remarks, dismissing claims of anti-democratic comments as political distortion. The Presidency on Saturday defended President Bola Tinubu following criticism from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over his remarks about the party’s recent national convention. Reacting to Tinubu’s alleged comments...

Oredo Rep Seat: Iyamu’s Rise Sparks Tension Amid Claims of High-Level Endorsement

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

The contest for the Oredo Federal House of Representatives ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has taken a dramatic turn, with emerging indications that the race may have been quietly influenced by powerful forces within the party’s national structure. Investigation revealed that the aspiration of Dr....

AI-generated campaign photos of Wadada stir controversy in Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Campaign photos of Nasarawa State governorship aspirant, Ahmed Wadada, have sparked controversy online over alleged manipulation with artificial intelligence technology to exaggerate crowd at the event. While the original photos are being circulated side-by-side with the AI-altered ones, commentators online and a political scientist have decried how politicians resort to...

Niger Good Governance Forum Hails Senator Sani Musa’s Performance, Endorses Him for Third Term

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

…Commends Gov Bago’s Development Drive The Niger Good Governance Forum has commended Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for his responsive and people-centred representation, endorsing him for a third term in the national assembly. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Bagudu Musa Bagudu, president of...

RHLN Lagos chapter endorses Tinubu for second term, declares Obafemi Hamzat most qualified to succeed as Lagos governor in 2027

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

The Lagos State chapter of the Renewed Hope Labourers Network (RHLN) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office and backed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was announced in a statement issued on Thursday...

APC Expands Senate Control To 87 Seats As Fresh Defections Shake Opposition

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

APC Senate strength rises to 87 seats after new defections, weakening opposition and prompting leadership reshuffle across parties. The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, strengthened its dominance in the Senate as a fresh wave of defections from opposition parties pushed its membership to 87, further tilting the balance of power in...

Senate Confirms Darma As Housing Minister, Tasks Him With Reforms, Affordable Homes

NewsDeskNgApr 24, 2026April 24, 20260

Senate confirms Darma as Housing Minister, charges him to tackle housing deficit, revive abandoned estates, and improve urban planning. The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with a mandate to tackle the country’s massive housing deficit, revive...

Dan Ulasi: Peter Obi Has A 60% Chance Of Emerging As ADC Candidate

NewsDeskNgApr 23, 2026April 23, 20260

Dan Ulasi says Obi–Kwankwaso alliance reshapes opposition landscape, calls it a powerful bridge-building force across Nigeria’s political divide. A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has said former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has a strong likelihood of emerging as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential...