Tag: Nigeria Politics
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Agege LG Chairman Obasa Confirmed After Azeez Resigns
Background: A Shift in Agege Local Government leadership The political landscape in Agege received a notable shift on Tuesday as the 10th Assembly of the Agege Legislative Council, led by Hon. Adeshina Haruna, formalized the resignation of Hon. Tunde Azeez Disco from his role as Chairman of Agege Local Government. This development paves the way…
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Damagum Petitions IGP Over PDP HQ Invasion by Anyanwu
Overview The embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has officially petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that the party’s national secretariat was invaded by the embattled National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Damagum claims the alleged intrusion was part of a plan to install a factional chair and destabilize…
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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…