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Hamzat Wins Lagos APC Governorship Ticket With Over 657,000 Votes

KEY POINTS Lagos Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat won the APC governorship primary with 657,917 votes ahead of the 2027 election. The APC described the exercise across Lagos’ 245 wards as peaceful, transparent, and credible. Hamzat thanked President Bola Tinubu and party leaders for...

May 22, 2026

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Court Extends Deadline for Political Parties, Cancels INEC May 10 Directive

KEY POINTS The Federal High Court nullified INEC’s May 10 deadline for submission of party membership registers ahead of the 2027 elections. Justice M.G. Umar ruled that INEC cannot shorten the 120-day timeline provided in the Electoral Act 2026. Political parties now have until...

May 22, 2026

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Obi, Odigie-Oyegun Escape Gunmen in Benin City

Obi, Odigie-Oyegun escape gunmen in Benin City after attackers disrupted an ADC meeting and opened fire near the former governor’s residence.

February 25, 2026

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ADC Condemns Alleged Assassination Attempt on Obi in Benin

ADC condemnation of alleged assassination attempt on Obi in Benin follows gunfire at a political meeting and fresh tensions in Edo State politics.

February 25, 2026

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APC Wins Five of Six FCT Councils, PDP Takes Gwagwalada

APC secures five FCT Area Councils in weekend polls as PDP wins Gwagwalada, highlighting competitive local politics in Nigeria’s capital.

February 23, 2026

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APC Demands Adeleke Resignation Over N13.7 Billion Fraud

APC calls for Ademola Adeleke’s resignation over alleged N13.7 billion payroll fraud as Osun government rejects audit findings and denies wrongdoing.

February 21, 2026

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Nigeria to Establish Armed Forces College of Medicine

Nigeria plans Armed Forces College of Medicine within NDA framework to boost military medical readiness and tackle national doctor shortages.

February 20, 2026

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PDP Candidate Dantani Withdraws from AMAC Race

KEY POINTS PDP’s AMAC candidate Zadna Dantani withdrew from the race and endorsed APC...

February 20, 2026

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Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...

February 19, 2026

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Tinubu Says Electronic Transmission Supportive

Tinubu signs Electoral Act Amendment 2026, backing a hybrid results system as former REC Mike Igini criticises manual backup provisions.

February 19, 2026

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Abia PFN Urges Otti to Remain in Politics Beyond 2031

PFN backs Otti second term ambition in Abia, urging the governor to remain in politics beyond 2031 despite opposition from former governors.

February 18, 2026

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EFCC Questions El-Rufai Over Alleged N432 Billion Misconduct

EFCC questions former Kaduna governor Nasir el-Rufai over alleged N432 billion misconduct as Federal Government files cybercrime charges in Abuja.

February 17, 2026

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US Freezes Assets of Eight Nigerians Over Terror, Cyber Links

US Nigeria terror sanctions freeze assets of eight Nigerians over alleged Boko Haram, ISIL and cybercrime links under OFAC designation.

February 16, 2026

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Adeyanju Rejects El-Rufai Arrest Plot Claim

Deji Adeyanju dismisses El-Rufai arrest claim, saying airport incident was exaggerated and calling for lawful investigation instead of political drama.

February 14, 2026