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Dangote and Benedict Peters Emerge as Biggest Winners of Hormuz Crisis

KEY POINTS The Hormuz crisis has tightened global oil supply, increasing demand for Nigerian crude and refined products. Dangote Refinery and Aiteo, led by Aliko Dangote and Benedict Peters, are emerging as major beneficiaries of the shift. Nigeria’s production gains are being undermined by...

May 29, 2026

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Omo-Agege Dumps APC, Joins NDC for 2027 Senate Race

KEY POINTS Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has joined the NDC and declared for the Delta Central Senate seat ahead of the 2027 elections. He accused past Delta administrations of failing to convert oil wealth into meaningful development for residents. The NDC described his defection as...

May 29, 2026

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Umahi unveils South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu

Minister of Works David Umahi launched the South-East Former Governors Forum in Enugu on Tuesday, establishing a cross-party advisory platform to counsel serving governors on zonal and national development issues.

April 8, 2026

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Makinde says Oyo 2027 successor decision is coming

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde revealed Sunday that his administration has begun a structured succession process for 2027 and will announce a preferred candidate in due course.

April 7, 2026

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ADC accuses INEC of laying traps to block party from 2027 elections

The African Democratic Congress says INEC is using procedural traps to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

April 7, 2026

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ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Bias in Leadership Dispute

KEY POINTS ADC demanded the resignation of INEC chairman Joash Amupitan, accusing the commission...

April 3, 2026

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Atiku Meets Kwankwaso in Kano, Calls for Unity in ADC Ahead of 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Atiku Abubakar visited Rabiu Kwankwaso in Kano, calling for unity within the...

April 2, 2026

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ADC Gains 10 Lawmakers as Wave of Defections Rocks House of Representatives Ahead of 2027

KEY POINTS ADC gained 10 lawmakers in the House of Representatives following defections from...

April 1, 2026

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ALGON pledges Renewed Hope Agenda push across Nigeria

ALGON Acting National President Iliyasu Zakari pledged full grassroots implementation of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda at his inauguration in Abuja on Monday.

March 31, 2026

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Kwankwaso Resigns From NNPP

KEY POINTS Rabiu Kwankwaso resigned from the NNPP, citing the need for “strategic realignment”...

March 30, 2026

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Akpabio tells Tinubu: Nigeria hasn’t seen your best yet

Senate President Godswill Akpabio told the APC National Convention Friday that Nigerians are yet to see the best of President Tinubu despite significant milestones achieved amid economic difficulties.

March 28, 2026

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OYSIEC visits INEC to prepare for December LG elections

Oyo State's electoral commission has formally notified INEC of a December 29 local government election date and requested collaboration on voter registers and electoral materials.

March 27, 2026

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Governors split on state police as insecurity mounts across Nigeria

Nigerian governors are sharply divided over state police, with most states backing the proposal and a minority warning it could become a tool of political repression.

March 23, 2026

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Tinubu returns to Nigeria after historic UK state visit

President Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Nigeria Friday after a two-day UK state visit that produced a £746 million port deal and new migration and export agreements.

March 20, 2026