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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has been actively expanding its political influence ahead of the 2027 general elections, as notable politicians from various regions of the country have officially joined the party during a well-attended reception in Abuja.

Former Nigeria international, Chikeluo Iloenyosi, has declared his intention to contest for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) board. He seeks to represent the Southeast zone at the federation’s next elections. Iloenyosi said his ambition was driven by football development. He said the

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, has launched a sharp critique of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his reported resignation from the African Democratic Congress. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed plans to visit the United States as part of an international advocacy effort to spotlight what he describes as Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, deepening economic hardship, and declining standards of governance. The planned visit, disclosed in

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kogi State, Muhammad Abdullahi, has formally declared his intention to contest the Kogi East senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, signaling the beginning of what observers predict will be a highly competitive political

The political landscape of Oyo State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has been thrown into fresh uncertainty following the outright rejection of the endorsement of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 elections by the immediate past Minister

Former Anambra Governor, Mr Peter Obi has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing worsening internal crises, external interference and growing hostility within party structures. He made the disclosure in a statement issued on his behalf by his media

A single word has quietly colonised Nigeria’s pre-election vocabulary — consensus. It is deployed with confidence, knowing they will not be challenged. Yet what is being paraded as consensus in many states today is nothing of the sort. It is imposition —

A single word has quietly colonised Nigeria’s pre-election vocabulary — consensus. It is deployed with confidence, knowing they will not be challenged. Yet what is being paraded as consensus in many states today is nothing of the sort. It is imposition —

The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State has formally joined the All Progressives Congress, APC. Abejide officially joined the APC on Saturday. He also received his APC nomination forms for the Yagba Federal Constituency election in the State. The lawmaker