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Tinubu Signs New Electoral Law to Prepare Nigeria for 2027 Elections

KEY POINTS Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill into law to...

February 19, 2026

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Violence Erupts at APC Congress in Ondo, Two Dead and Several Injured

KEY POINTS Two people were killed and five injured after violence broke out during...

February 19, 2026

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PDP Issues Expulsion Certificates to Wike, Fayose and Nine Others

PDP has issued expulsion certificates to 11 top figures, including Wike and Fayose, as the party tightens internal discipline.

December 3, 2025

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Falode Calls For Single Seven-Year Term

Falode renews calls for Nigeria to adopt a single seven-year term, arguing it would cut political waste and strengthen long-term governance

November 26, 2025

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Makarfi Quits PDP Board Post Over Zoning Concerns

Ahmed Makarfi steps down from the PDP BoT, insisting the party uphold its zoning balance after Turaki’s emergence as chairman.

November 18, 2025

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Wike-Backed PDP Bloc Calls Emergency BoT, NEC Meetings

A Wike-backed PDP faction has summoned emergency BoT and NEC meetings after sweeping expulsions at the party’s national convention

November 17, 2025

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Nigeria Leaders Reject Trump’s Remarks On Sovereignty

Nigeria pushes back against Trump as northern leaders and political figures condemn his comments and defend the country’s sovereignty and diplomatic standing

November 8, 2025

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Nigeria Faces Backlash Over Promotion Snub

A promotion dispute deepens tension as the federal government faces rising criticism for overlooking a Christian candidate who topped the permanent secretary interview.

November 7, 2025

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Court Ruling Triggers New War in PDP Over 2027 Election Plans

PDP factions clash after court halts convention, deepening divisions as rival groups suspend leaders ahead of 2027 elections.

November 3, 2025

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PDP Faces Internal War Ahead of National Convention

Internal divisions and mistrust deepen in PDP as the party prepares for its November convention amid growing leadership tension.

October 25, 2025

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Fubara Cancels ₦134bn CCECC Contract, Demands ₦20bn Refund

Governor Fubara cancels CCECC’s ₦134bn secretariat project in Rivers State and directs the refund of ₦20bn paid to the firm.

October 17, 2025

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Obi Urges INEC to Verify Candidates’ Certificates Before 2027 Polls

Peter Obi has called on INEC to verify all candidates’ certificates ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that truth and accountability must define Nigeria’s democracy.

October 10, 2025

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