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Former Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko Joins APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS • Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has officially defected from the PDP to the ruling APC. • Mimiko announced his decision in Ondo State, saying he wants to support national development and President Tinubu’s re-election bid. • The APC says his defection will strengthen...

May 15, 2026

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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Declares Interest in 2027 Presidential Race Under APM Alliance

KEY POINTS • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. • Makinde announced his bid during a joint rally involving the PDP and the Allied Peoples Movement in Ibadan. • The governor said the new PDP-APM alliance would...

May 15, 2026

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Gwarzo Dumps ADC Amid Shifting Political Landscape

KEY POINTS Aminu Gwarzo has resigned from the African Democratic Congress with immediate effect. ...

May 6, 2026

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Rhodes-Vivour Stays in ADC, Parts Ways Politically with Obi

KEY POINTS Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has confirmed he will remain in the African Democratic Congress...

May 6, 2026

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PDP Crisis Deepens as Turaki Emerges Interim Chairman

KEY POINTS Kabiru Turaki has been appointed interim chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party...

May 5, 2026

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Governors push out incumbent senators in 2027 ticket grab

At least 10 Nigerian governors are using consensus arrangements to push out incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 elections after President Tinubu ceded primary power.

May 5, 2026

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Obi and Kwankwaso Join New Opposition Party Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have officially joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress...

May 4, 2026

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Former Adamawa Senator Abbo Leaves ADC, Joins Labour Party

KEY POINTS Ishaku Abbo left the African Democratic Congress due to ongoing leadership disputes...

May 4, 2026

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APC Stakeholders Purchase 2027 Re-Election Forms for Rivers Governor Fubara

KEY POINTS APC stakeholders in Rivers purchased 2027 nomination forms for Governor Fubara. The...

May 2, 2026

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Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as APC Governorship Candidate for Lagos 2027

KEY POINTS President Tinubu endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as APC’s Lagos governorship candidate for 2027. ...

April 30, 2026

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Supreme Court to Rule on ADC Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Supreme Court of Nigeria will rule on the ADC leadership dispute...

April 30, 2026

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Nsukka coalition warns elites against imposing candidates

The Nsukka Democratic Movement has warned political elites in Enugu North against backroom deals to impose candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

April 29, 2026

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Datti Baba-Ahmed quits Labour Party for PRP, eyes 2027

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's 2023 running mate, has quit the Labour Party for the Peoples Redemption Party ahead of the 2027 elections.

April 29, 2026

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Presidency rejects N’West neglect claims, lists projects

The presidency has pushed back on claims that President Tinubu has neglected the North West, listing a $2 billion Kano-Maradi rail project and other investments.

April 29, 2026