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Chief Obunike Ohaegbu, aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ekwusigo/Nnewi North/Nnewi South Federal Constituency in Anambra says he is still hopeful of being declared the candidate of the party. Ohaegbu said this in an interview in Awka on Thursday, while

The attention of the Obidient Movement has been drawn to the appointment of Theo Abu Agada as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. We condemn this appointment in the strongest possible terms. This appointment is

The ruling All Progressives Congress has unveiled an ambitious electoral target ahead of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, declaring its intention to secure a victory margin of no less than 500,000 votes for Governor Biodun Oyebanji over his closest

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious in the forthcoming June 20 governorship election, assuring residents that his administration would bring meaningful change and improved governance to

The growing disillusionment and loss of faith in the electoral process among young Nigerians is emerging as a critical threat to the nation’s democracy. ​Blessing Oyefeso, the President of Nigeria Youths in Politics, sounded the alarm during a recent interview on ARISE

The legal wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has threatened to haul former Nollywood actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, before the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC). The group accuses him of professional misconduct and behavior unbecoming of a legal practitioner following

A civil society campaign committee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship election in Osun, has said democracy must go beyond the conduct of elections to deliver accountability, inclusiveness, economic development and improved welfare for citizens. The committee’s Secretary, Adeola Olayiwola, stated

A fierce debate has erupted within the House of Representatives following the nomination of Representative Ikenga Ugochinyere for the position of Minority Leader. The controversy has forced lawmakers to confront ambiguity within the House rules regarding what constitutes leadership eligibility. ​At the

The internal turmoil rocking Nigeria’s major political parties has taken a dramatic turn for the worse following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) announcement of a strict, non-negotiable deadline for the submission of presidential and National Assembly candidates. ​The electoral umpire’s firm

The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, says the party has emerged stronger, more united and fully prepared for the 2027 general elections after successfully concluding its leadership selection process and party primaries. Baba-Ahmed stated this in