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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose...
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Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six...
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PDP Faces Fresh Crisis as Lawmaker Sadiq Abdullahi Quits Party

Sadiq Abdullahi resigns from the PDP, citing worsening internal crisis and loss of direction as party instability deepens.
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Governor Mbah, Diri Set to Dump PDP for APC

Governors Peter Mbah and Douye Diri are finalizing plans to join APC, heightening PDP turmoil and stirring fears of one-party dominance.
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Lagos APC Praises Tinubu’s Pardon of Macaulay, 174 Others

Lagos APC hails Tinubu’s presidential pardon of Herbert Macaulay and others, describing it as a compassionate step toward justice and reconciliation.
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Obi Rejects ‘Street Urchins’ Tag, Says Politics for All Nigerians

Peter Obi says his politics centers on ordinary Nigerians, not elites, after dismissing claims that his supporters are “street urchins.”
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Minister Geoffrey Nnaji Resigns, DeniesForgery Allegations

Geoffrey Nnaji resigns from Tinubu’s cabinet, saying his decision is personal and not an admission of guilt amid forgery allegations.
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Yakubu Steps Down as INEC Chair, Says It’s Time for Fresh Leadership

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman after 10 years, saying his decision allows a smooth transition and continued electoral reform ahead of 2027 elections.
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David Mark: ADC’s 2027 Vision Is Bigger Than Power

ADC says its 2027 mission is not about winning power but building a political legacy rooted in ethics, inclusion, and long-term governance reforms.
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Insecurity Deepens, ADC Accuses Tinubu of Leadership Failure

The ADC says President Tinubu has failed Nigerians on security, warning that worsening attacks and kidnappings show the government’s slow response.
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Governor Uzodimma to Launch Book on APC’s Decade in Power

Governor Hope Uzodimma to present his book A Decade of Impactful Progressive Governance in Nigeria, assessing the APC decade in power since 2015.
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PDP and SANs Challenge Senate Blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Return

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate suspension sparks PDP protests and SAN criticism as legal experts argue the senator should resume after serving six months
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Jonathan’s Camp Courts Peter Obi for 2027 Election

Jonathan courts Peter Obi as PDP pushes a Southern coalition to take on Tinubu in 2027, despite doubts over Jonathan’s eligibility.
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PDP Leaders Woo Jonathan Amid 2027 Zoning Dispute

PDP leaders are courting Jonathan for the 2027 presidency as zoning sparks internal disputes and Olawepo-Hashim vows open contest.
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INEC Sets February 21 for Rivers Bye Elections

KEY POINTS • INEC schedules Rivers State bye elections for February 21, 2026• Vacancies arose...
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Rivers Lawmakers Loyal to Wike Defect to APC in Major Shake Up

KEY POINTS • Two Rivers senators defect from PDP to APC during Senate plenary• Six...
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Economic Hardship Debate Deepens As Radda Says FG Controls 52% Of Federation Revenue

Governor Dikko Radda says the Federal Government controls most federation revenue and should share responsibility for Nigeria’s economic hardship.
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NBA, Atiku Call For Suspension Of New Tax Laws Over Alleged Gazette Alterations

The NBA and Atiku Abubakar are demanding suspension of Nigeria’s new tax laws over alleged post-passage alterations.

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