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The Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria has officially shifted its 2027 general election primaries to Saturday, May 30, 2026. ​This decision, announced by National Publicity Secretary Ken Asogwa, consolidates the various primaries (Presidential, Governorship, and Legislative) into a single day to avoid

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday tightened his grip on the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress after sweeping votes in multiple states during the ongoing party primary election, while his sole challenger, businessman Stanley Osifo, failed to secure a

Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has commended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary elections in Rivers, describing it as peaceful, seamless and well-organised. Fubara, who served as the State Collation Officer for the primary elections made the commendation

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election at Ward L2, Ikoyi II, held at Ireti Primary School, Mekunwen Street, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos. Tinubu, who arrived at the venue at about 11.34 am,

The “endorsement” story is a perfect example of how political narratives are being manufactured and recycled as we approach the 2027 election cycle. ​Multiple fact-checking organizations (including CDD, FactCheckAfrica, and Legit.ng) have confirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan has NOT endorsed Peter

Sen. Ahmed Wadada, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Nasarawa State. Prof. Theodore Maiyaki, Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee in the state, announced the result on Friday

Mr Labaran Maku, the Labour Party (LP) flag-bearer for the June 20 Nasarawa North senatorial bye-election, has pledged to provide quality and sound representation at the National Assembly if elected senator. Maku, a former Minister of Information, made the pledge on Friday

An African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has challenged fellow aspirants, including Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, to publicly commit to the party’s governance principles and code of ethics, known as the Orange Book. Hayatu-Deen, in posts shared on his

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has approached the All Progressives Congress (APC) Primaries Appeal Committee, demanding a review of the outcome of the May 18 Delta North Senatorial District primary elections. The Legal Adviser to the senator, Dr Chris Okobah made made this

The push to adopt President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate for 2027 gained significant momentum during the March 26–28 National Convention at Eagle Square, Abuja. ​Despite the public display of unity, the convention highlighted deep-seated cracks within the party hierarchy. A