Tag: Nigeria Politics
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16 Candidates Face Off In Anambra Gov Election As Key Issues Take Centre Stage
Overview: A pivotal moment for Anambra State As Anambra State residents head to the polls to elect their next governor, the election campaign has brought a spotlight to issues that matter most to everyday citizens. With 16 candidates vying for the top office, voters are weighing policies on security, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic development.…
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Anambra Governor Election: 16 Candidates Debating Our Future as Polls Open
Overview: A New Democratic Chapter for Anambra As Anambra State voters head to 5,718 polling units across 21 local government areas, the gubernatorial race has landed at a critical juncture. A field of 16 candidates is presenting competing visions for the state’s economy, security, education, and infrastructure, with residents hoping for tangible progress after years…
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Wike’s Faction Seizes PDP Secretarial Command as Acting Chair Takes Duty
The political theater within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified this week as a Wike-backed faction effectively took control of the party’s secretariat, marking a pivotal shift in internal leadership dynamics. Mohammed Abdulrahman, the factional acting Chairperson appointed by a bloc loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, resumed duty on…
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No Opposition Can Stop Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election, Nigerian Minister Declares
Unyielding Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Nigeria’s political landscape has been buzzing after a strong assertion from Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, who publicly stated that no level of opposition or political gang-up can derail President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027. Speaking through his support group, “BTO for PBAT,”…
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Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defecting from PDP to APC
Overview: Court Removes Zamfara Representative The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the status of Abubakar Gummi, the member of the House of Representatives representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. The decision removes him from office after a ruling that his party switch violated constitutional provisions governing party defection. The Defection and…
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Court Sacks Zamfara Rep for Defecting from PDP to APC: A Political Fallout
Overview of the Court’s Decision The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a ruling that effectively removes Abubakar Gummi from his seat in the House of Representatives, representing the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State. The judgment centers on his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…
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Osun APC Urges Adeleke to Prepare Handover Note Ahead of 2026 Governorship Poll
Background: Osun’s Political Climate on the eve of 2026 The political landscape in Osun State is heating up as the All Progressives Congress (APC) calls on Governor Ademola Adeleke to begin preparing a handover note ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The push comes amid ongoing national party dynamics, with the APC pushing to reset…
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Sowore’s Release Sparks Call to Address Nigeria’s Broken Justice System
Overview: A High-Profile Release, a Broader Crisis Omoyele Sowore’s release from Kuje Prison has reignited a national conversation about the Nigerian justice system. The human rights advocate and former presidential candidate used the moment to condemn a structure he says is “broken and sold” to the highest bidder—where wealth, influence, and access to power appear…