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Politics

TNN moves to form coalition with SDP

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…Alleges bias, insecurity crisis A political pressure group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), has announced plans to conclude a strategic coalition with the Social Democratic Party (SDP), positioning the alliance as a major opposition bloc ahead of future general elections. Speaking at the TNN National Conference in Kano yesterday, the group’s president, Modibbo Yakubun Faraƙwai, said the coalition move followed what he described as “institutional obstacles” and perceived bias encountered in TNN’s attempt to register as a political party with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Faraƙwai disclosed that negotiations with…

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Tinubu’s Govt.: “What we have now is failure” – Obasanjo warns

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Obasanjo on Tinubu govt.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a scathing assessment of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as ineffective, incompetent, and a failure affecting all Nigerians. Speaking in a widely circulated video, Obasanjo stated that poor governance has made every citizen a victim, stressing that businesses and livelihoods would be significantly better under a competent and performing government. “When you have an ineffective and incompetent government, we are all victims… Those of your business would be better today if they had a competent and effective and performing government”.…

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ADC crisis deepens, as third faction emerges

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ADC 3rd faction emerges

…Names Temitope as Interim Chair The leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worsened on Tuesday, as a third faction loyal to former presidential candidate Dumebi Kachikwu surfaced, backing the electoral Commission’s decision to withdraw recognition of rival party leaders. At a briefing in Abuja, the group rejected both the David Mark-led executive and the Nafi’u Bala Gombe camp, describing their leadership claims as illegitimate. It announced Kogi State chairman, Kingsley Temitope, as Interim National Chairman, saying the move was necessary to “rescue” the party from exclusion in future…

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New ADC faction emerges, rejects David Mark-led coalition

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New ADC faction emerges

A new faction within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has surfaced, rejecting the authority of the Senator David Mark-led coalition and distancing itself from Nafi’u Bala’s faction. According to reports, the faction led by Don Norman Obinna claims to represent the legitimate National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party. The group says it is stepping in to manage the party’s affairs ahead of the next national convention. At a briefing in Abuja yesterday, the group stated that “The tenure of Ralph Nwosu, who handed the party to the David Mark…

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ADC releases INEC affidavit confirming David Mark-led NWC

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ADC releases INEC affidavit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released an affidavit from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dated September 12, 2025, confirming that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark had already been duly recognized. The document, which the party made public yesterday, is said to clearly affirm that the leadership transition within the ADC had been concluded before the date in question. According to the party, Clauses 14 to 19 of the affidavit explicitly state that the process had been finalized and acknowledged by INEC as an…

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APC rejects automatic tickets, insists on competitive primaries

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APC rejects automatic tickets

…Dismisses opposition boycott threats The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly rejected agitation for automatic tickets for serving lawmakers, while also declaring its readiness to participate fully in the 2027 general elections regardless of any opposition boycott. As preparations intensify for the 2026 primaries, the party has shut down proposals seeking automatic renomination for incumbent senators and members of the House of Representatives. The move reinforces the APC’s stance on internal democracy and signals a commitment to competitive primaries. The proposal, reportedly backed by some leaders within the 10th…

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2027: ADC accuses INEC of blocking it from fielding candidates

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ADC accuses INEC of blocking candidates

…As submission deadline nears The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of blocking it from fielding candidates ahead of the 2027 general election as the deadline for submission of processes nears. In a statement issued yesterday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s national publicity secretary, alleged that the Commission’s action, including the refusal to receive correspondence from the party, is designed to create obstacles that would ultimately exclude it from the electoral process. Abdullahi said the Commission’s decision conflicts with its 2027 election timetable and provisions of…

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Atiku vows to support whoever emerges ADC presidential candidate

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Atiku vows to support ADC candidate

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has affirmed his willingness to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer in the 2027 presidential election. Atiku also dismissed concerns that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could undermine the ADC, noting that the party continues to attract members across the country. Recall that INEC had on Wednesday announced it would halt further communication with the party’s leadership and would not monitor its Cational convention scheduled for April 14, citing a court ruling. However, the ADC…

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Outrage trails Wike’s ‘shoot’ remark as Amnesty, Atiku’s camp demand apology

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Outrage trails Wike’s ‘shoot’ remark

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come under intense criticism from rights groups and political actors following a controversial remark in which he said he could ‘shoot’ a television anchor during a live broadcast – comments that have sparked concerns over press freedom and political intolerance. The backlash followed Wike’s reaction to statements made by Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, who had raised concerns about a potential one-party state while discussing the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. During…

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2027: APC governors, lawmakers seek automatic tickets

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APC govs, lawmakers on automatic tickets

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently grappling with demands from federal lawmakers and state governors for automatic tickets ahead of the 2027 polls. Reports indicate that senators and members of the House of Representatives are demanding guaranteed slots from the party to return to their seats while outgoing state governors seeking to vie for senate seats are also making demands for the senatorial tickets of the party . Party sources say no official decision has been made but several meetings are being held to address the issue. Insiders reveal…

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