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2027: APC leadership announces direct primaries for presidential contest

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The All Progressives Congress (APC), has approved a direct primary system for its 2026 presidential primary election, clearing the way for party members across the country’s 8,809 wards to vote for the party’s presidential candidate. The party also unveiled members of its presidential primary committee, appeal panel and state coordination teams ahead of the exercise. In a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the decisions were ratified by its National Working Committee in line with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. According to…

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2027: “Back Tinubu or risk losing federal projects” – Umahi to S’East

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Umahi to S'East

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the South-East to overwhelmingly support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, warning that failure to do so could jeopardise the continuation of major federal infrastructure projects across the region. Umahi, who spoke on Wednesday, during an inspection tour of ongoing federal road and bridge projects in Ebonyi State, described the projects as unprecedented in the history of the South-East, insisting that no previous administration had invested so heavily in the region’s infrastructure. Among the projects inspected was the ongoing Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway,…

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Kaduna: One killed, 5 injured, as violence rocks APC Assembly primaries

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Tension has engulfed Mai Gwado community in Jushi Ward, Sabon-Gari LGA of Kaduna State, following a violent outbreak that occurred during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna State House of Assembly seat. According to reports from the area, the unrest began shortly after the conclusion of vote counting in Jushi, when suspected political thugs allegedly launched coordinated attacks on residents and disrupted activities within the community. In an open letter circulated by a resident, some politicians were accused of sponsoring youths to foment violence in the…

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PDP leadership denies blocking purchase of presidential nomination forms

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The Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied allegations that the party is preventing any aspirant from purchasing nomination forms for the presidential election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary of the Interim National Working Committee, Ini Ememobong, made the clarification in a statement issued yesterday. According to the statement, the interim leadership was not aware of any action by party officials aimed at stopping interested aspirants from obtaining the forms. The party explained that it recently reviewed and amended its timetable following appeals from members…

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2027: SDP’s National Convention picks Atanda as presidential candidate

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SDP picks elects Shehu Gabam

…Elects Shehu Gabam as Chairman Ahead of the 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Shehu Gabam-led Social Democratic Party, (SDP), has elected Abimbola Akeem Atanda as its Presidential candidate for the forthcoming polls. His election, which took place yesterday, during the 2026 National Convention/ Presidential Primary at the Bola Tinubu Conference Centre, was sequel to a voice vote by delegates from the thirty-six states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The SDP has also suspended the National Working Committee, NWC, led by Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe,…

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Pantami pulls out of APC governorship race in Gombe

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Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, has pulled out of the race to govern the state under the ruling party. Pantami, who rejected the consensus arrangement that led to the choice of Jamilu Gwamna, had earlier vowed to challenge what he described as injustice in the party. However, in a statement issued by Barrister Ibrahim M. Attahir, on behalf of the ‘Pantamiyya Movement’, the aspirant said he decided not to take part in…

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APC primaries rock party, as over 50 lawmakers lose bids

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APC primaries rock party

…Violence erupts in Lagos The ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been thrown into a major political storm following dramatic outcomes from its House of Representatives primaries, with more than 50 serving lawmakers losing their re-election bids and violent clashes in Lagos exposing deepening tensions within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The massive shake-up, regarded as one of the largest turnovers of federal lawmakers since 2015, signals intensifying internal battles for influence within the APC and raises fresh concerns about party unity as political permutations…

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2027: Over 70 Gov’ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets ahead of primaries

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Gov'ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened more than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okiyi, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, said the exercise proceeded smoothly, with two screening panels handling 35 aspirants each. She added that more than 100 governorship aspirants from states where elections would be held are participating in the exercise.  She said the exercise reflects the party’s commitment to due process and credible candidate selection.…

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2027: PDP to screen Goodluck Jonathan today

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PDP to screen Goodluck Jonathan

…Sparks debate questioning PDP’s ability to challenge APC Fresh political developments within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have intensified discussions over a possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the presidential race, as preparations for his reported screening coincide with growing doubts about the opposition party’s electoral strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the PDP has fixed today Tuesday for the screening of Jonathan, in what the party described as its sole presidential aspirant, according to reports from within the party. The development…

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2027: NDC slashes nomination fees for women, youths, PWDs

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced special discounts on nomination and expression of interest forms for women, youths, and persons living with disabilities as part of efforts to encourage broader participation in Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an issued statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party said the initiative reflects its commitment to inclusiveness and equal political opportunities for all Nigerians, both at home and in the Diaspora. According to Enekweizu, economic limitations, age, gender barriers, and physical disabilities…

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