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2027: ADC Faces Fresh Hurdles

Battle for presidential ticket, zoning threaten ADC cohesion ahead of primaries FELIX NWANERI reports on the battle for the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the push for the party to respect the power sharing arrangement between the North and South, which have raised fresh posers ahead of the party’s primary elections...
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Kwankwaso, Obi Join NDC, Call For Support

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has announced his decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Kwankwaso made the announcement on Monday describing the move as part of efforts to advance democratic values and provide a credible political platform for Nigerians. The former Defence Minister alongside former Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter...
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Egbin Power Plant Restores 451MW After Fatal Accident

The Egbin power plant in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos State has restored power generation to the national grid days after a fatal accident that claimed the life of a contractor. The PUNCH reports that the thermal plant resumed gradual restoration over the weekend, according to available data on the system operator’s platform. As of...
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Atiku Berates FG over Drop In Foreign Reserves despite Increase

The African Democratic Party (ADC) Presidential hopeful and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has berated the Federal Government over what he described as poor economic management, citing a significant decline in foreign reserves despite oil windfall. New Telegraph reports that Nigeria’s external reserves dropped to $48.45 billion as of April 24 from $48.72 billion recorded the previous...
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APC Elders Make Case For BOB’s Candidacy

Concerned Elders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Kwara Central, Kwara North, and Kwara South Senatorial Districts in Kwara State have endorsed the governorship aspiration of Hon Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (BOB) ahead of the 2027 general election. Addressing a press conference in Ilorin, the state capital, on behalf of the group,...
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My Rift With Wizkid Is For Life- Seun Kuti

Nigerian musician and son of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti, has revealed that the rift between him and Grammy-award-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is for life. Seun Kuti, who spoke in a recent interview with Selah Meditate, dismissed claims that their differences had been resolved. When asked if the issue had been...
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APC Extends Forms Sale, Submission Deadlines

In preparation for the upcoming 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday announced an extension of timelines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants contesting under the party. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said the sale of...
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Nigerian Politics Draining, Deceptive – Dayo Amusa

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Dayo Amusa, has taken to her verified X handle to voice her frustration about how Nigerian politics currently works. Amuas, the National Vice President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), who expressed her dissatisfaction, added that the struggle for party tickets is uncertain and financially draining. The actress noted that what...
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