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I'm ready to step aside for new leader - Kebbi ADC chairperson welcomes coalition

ADC Claims 2 Seats in Kaduna Bye-Elections as APC Reacts

By Ifunanya / August 17, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asserted victories in two of three state and national legislative seats during Saturday’s bye-elections […]

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Kebbi PDP demands release of party spokesperson, alleges biased court ruling

PDP Kaduna: DSS N30M for Poll Agents, Denies Vote-Buying

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has denied allegations that ₦30 million ($20,000 USD) seized by security agents […]

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You can’t speak for us – SDP disowns claim El-Rufai was banned for 30 years

APC’s Ayekooto Mocks El-Rufai as PDP Leads Kaduna By-Election

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

Tensions flared in Nigeria’s Kaduna State as early results from a parliamentary by-election sparked political clashes, with a prominent figure […]

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I'm ready to step aside for new leader - Kebbi ADC chairperson welcomes coalition

ADC Coalition Warns of 2027 Candidate Imposition, Impunity

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a strong warning against the imposition of political candidates and unchecked influence by […]

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By-election: APC candidate loses polling unit to PDP in Ibadan North federal constituency

APC Candidate Loses Home Polling Unit in Ibadan North Bye-Election

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

A candidate from Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) suffered a symbolic setback in a local by-election on Saturday after […]

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Imo: Police command arrest lawyer over allegeded shooting of teenager

Ogun INEC Staff Arrested with N2.5m in By-Election Vote-Buying

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

In a significant development during Nigeria’s Remo Federal Constituency by-election, authorities in Ogun State arrested two officials from the Independent […]

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APC alleges electoral malpractice in Kano’s by-election

APC Alleges Fraud, Intimidation in Kano Rerun Polls

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

Kano State’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused opposition groups and electoral officials of undermining the integrity of Saturday’s […]

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Leadership crisis: Obi, Otti losers - Abure-led Labour Party

Labour Leadership Feud: Abure Labels Obi, Otti as Losers

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

A deepening rift within Nigeria’s Labour Party has intensified after a faction led by Julius Abure labeled 2023 presidential candidate […]

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ADC Disowns Unauthorized Diaspora Leadership Structures

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disavowed unofficial leadership groups claiming to represent its diaspora communities, calling them unauthorized and […]

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Politicians interested in 2027 sponsoring attacks on Peter Obi - Oseloka Obaze

Peter Obi’s 2027 Bid Faces Plot Amid Rising National Backing

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

A prominent political ally of Nigerian opposition figure Peter Obi has accused shadowy forces of orchestrating a systematic campaign to […]

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Coalition: ADC presents membership cards to David Mark, Aregbesola

Danji Usman Defects from APC to ADC Ahead of 2027 Taraba Elections

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

Danji Usman, a former lawmaker representing Nigeria’s Wukari/Ibi federal constituency, has officially defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

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I'm ready to step aside for new leader - Kebbi ADC chairperson welcomes coalition

Danji Usman Shifts to ADC, Prioritizes Governance Reform in Taraba

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

A former Nigerian lawmaker, Danji Usman, has switched political allegiances ahead of the 2026/2027 elections, abandoning the ruling All Progressives […]

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Benue: Ex-convict, not herdsmen behind Wannune shooting - Police

Kaduna Vote-Buying Bust: N25.9M Cash Seized in Pre-Election Arrest

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

In a significant pre-election intervention, Nigerian security forces arrested a man suspected of orchestrating voter bribery with 25.9 million naira […]

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I don't want my sins forgiven, won't join APC - Tambuwal

Tambuwal Defies EFCC Probe, Vows Opposition Victory in 2027

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

Nigerian Senator and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has accused the country’s anti-corruption agency of political intimidation after […]

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No Muslim, Muslim ticket in 2027 - Youths coalition warns political parties

Nigeria ADC’s 2027 Bid Tested in Key By-Elections Amid Security Risks

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

Nigeria’s political landscape faces a pivotal test as by-elections take place across 12 states today, with the African Democratic Congress […]

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Confusion as two ‘ADA’ political groups seek registration from INEC

INEC, Jigawa Police Secure Babura/Garki Federal Bye-Election

By Ifunanya / August 16, 2025

Authorities in Nigeria’s Jigawa State have pledged to uphold transparency and security during Saturday’s parliamentary bye-election in the Babura/Garki Federal […]

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Fight against corruption ‘selective’ - Northerners react to Tambuwal’s arrest by EFCC

Tambuwal Urges 2027 Oust of Tinubu, APC Over Nigeria’s Hardship

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nigerian opposition figure Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has called for a united front to unseat President Bola Tinubu and his ruling […]

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Lagos LG poll: NNPP to select candidates by consensus

NNPP Accuses INEC of Defying Court Orders, Threatens Legal Action

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nigeria’s New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has escalated tensions with the country’s electoral commission, publicly accusing it of ignoring court […]

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Ondo: SDP demands resignation of Attorney General over judicial workers strike

INEC Adds SDP to 12-State Bye-Elections After Court Ruling

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reversed its earlier decision to exclude candidates from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) […]

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I don't want my sins forgiven, won't join APC - Tambuwal

Tambuwal Rejects APC’s ‘Sin Forgiveness’ Amid N189bn EFCC Case

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nigerian opposition figure Aminu Tambuwal, a senator representing Sokoto South, has publicly rejected speculation about defecting to the ruling All […]

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