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IWD 2025: We'll ensure gender equality in electoral process — INEC

INEC Moves Ballots, Result Sheets for Ogun Remo Bye-Election

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nigeria’s electoral body has begun distributing critical voting materials to three local government areas in Ogun State ahead of a […]

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Remo by-election: Police announce restriction of movement on Saturday

Ogun Enforces August 2025 By-Election Movement Ban in Key Constituencies

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Authorities in southwest Nigeria’s Ogun State have imposed a 16-hour restriction on vehicular and pedestrian movement across parts of the […]

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Atiku, Obi, Amaechi've not won elections - APC chieftain reveals why 2027 favours Tinubu

Tinubu’s Electoral Edge Over Atiku, Amaechi, Obi for 2027 Race

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

A prominent figure within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has sparked debate by asserting that President Bola […]

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NSCDC deploys 20,850 personnel for by-elections 

NSCDC Deploys 20,850 Personnel for By-Elections in 12 States

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nigeria’s security forces have mobilized over 20,000 personnel to bolster safety during by-elections scheduled this weekend across 12 states. The […]

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Kaduna LG polls: Vote SDP candidates - El-Rufai speaks amid coalition involvement

El-Rufai Urges Kaduna Voters to Support SDP in Local Polls

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Nigeria’s Kaduna State and a prominent opposition figure, has called on residents in two local […]

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2027: Jonathan’s return would affect Tinubu’s chances - Sani

Jonathan’s Comeback May Hurt Tinubu’s South-South 2027 Hopes

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

A prominent figure in Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that a potential return of former President Goodluck Jonathan […]

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Coalition: El-Rufai started talking 'too quickly' - NNPP spokesman, Johnson

Kaduna Denies ADC, El-Rufai’s By-Election Rigging Allegations

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

The Kaduna State government has dismissed accusations of electoral malpractice ahead of critical by-elections, escalating a war of words with […]

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APC: North-Central demands position of National Chairman

Lagos APC Rebukes Obi’s Comments on Tinubu Diplomacy Efforts

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

The Lagos State chapter of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged opposition figures, including Labour Party leader Peter […]

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Police restrict movement ahead Kano by-elections, ban vigilante, others from polling units 

Kano Police Restrict Movement in 4 LGAs for Aug 15-16 Polls

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Authorities in northern Nigeria’s Kano State have imposed sweeping movement restrictions across four local government areas ahead of Saturday’s parliamentary […]

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Labour’s Abure Terms Obi Uber Politician Over ADC By-Election Shift

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

Nigerian political tensions flared this week as the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) launched scathing criticism against […]

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Despite Supreme Court judgment, Abure insists he remains LP National Chairman

Labour’s Abure Accuses Peter Obi of Desperation, Fuelling Party Crisis

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

The leadership crisis within Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) has deepened after Julius Abure, its factional national chairman, publicly accused the […]

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Ekiti not poor - PDP guber aspirant Peter Obafemi

Ekiti’s Misruled Economy: Obafemi Exposes Leadership Flaws

By Ifunanya / August 15, 2025

A prominent Nigerian politician vying for governorship in Ekiti State has challenged long-standing claims that the region is economically disadvantaged, […]

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Bye-elections: Don't vote for Labour Party - Peter Obi tells supporters

Peter Obi Urges ADC Support in By-Elections Amid Labour Party Crisis

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

Peter Obi, Nigeria’s former Labour Party presidential candidate, has urged his supporters to shift allegiance to the African Democratic Congress […]

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ADC, SDP raise alarm over alleged APC plot to rig bye-elections in Kaduna

Kaduna APC Alleged in Poll Sabotage Plot with Thugs, INEC Bribes

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

A coalition of Nigerian opposition parties has raised alarms over alleged plans by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]

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2027: Get PVCs, make election rigging difficult - Obidient Movement to Nigerian youths

Obidient GO MERD 2027: Mobilize PVCs to Prevent Election Rigging

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

Nigerian political advocacy group the Obidient Movement has launched a nationwide campaign urging citizens, particularly youths, to secure their Permanent […]

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2027: No imposition, we'll reform ADC bureaucracy – David Mark

ADC Chair Urges INEC Impartiality, Transparency in By-Elections

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

Ahead of critical by-elections in Nigeria on Saturday, African Democratic Congress (ADC) leader David Mark has pressed electoral authorities to […]

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Most people running for office in ADC, APC are thieves - Sam Amadi

Ex-NERC Head Slams APC/ADC Candidates as Thieves, Labels EFCC Corrupt

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

A former regulatory chief in Nigeria has launched scathing accusations against the country’s political and anti-corruption frameworks, claiming widespread graft […]

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2027: PDP NWC warns members against endorsing Tinubu for second term

PDP Rejects Wike’s Conditions, Asserts Party Authority and Structure

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has firmly rejected claims that it accepts external conditions, following a public clash between its […]

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Christians aren't persecuted under Tinubu - Bwala faults US Congress report

Tinubu Aide Refutes Ethnic Bias Claims, Touts Federal Equity

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

The Nigerian presidency has forcefully rejected claims of ethnic bias in the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, with Senior […]

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2027: Edo Gov promises Tinubu 2.5 million votes, reveals why Nigeria not like America 

Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows 2.5M Votes for Tinubu in 2027, Touts Tax Reforms

By Ifunanya / August 14, 2025

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has vowed to secure 2.5 million votes for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 […]

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