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Obi Decries Growing Threats To Press Freedom

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over what he described as growing threats to press freedom and democratic governance in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 21, Obi said Nigeria is “Drifting dangerously,” warning that the country appears to be moving away from strengthening its democratic institutions...
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Ikpeazu Celebrates Orji Kalu On His Birthday 

Former Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has described Senator Orji Uzo Kalu as a statesman of enduring influence, a central figure in the evolution of Abia’s political architecture, and a leader whose voice continues to resonate across the national landscape. In a birthday message to the Distinguished Senator, Ikpeazu said Kalu’s trajectory in public service...
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Group Tasks APC On Selection Of Reps Candidates In Kosofe

A coalition of civil society organisations in Kosofe has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to present credible candidates for the forthcoming general elections. The group made the call at a press conference held on Tuesday in Ketu, through its co-conveners, Comrade Alex Omotehinse and Comrade Waheed Odunuga. Omotehinse said that the engagement was organised...
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Alia’s Key Appointee On In’l Investment, Addingi Resigns

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia’s key aide on International Investment, Hon. Alex Addingi, has resigned his appointment to contest the Buruku Federal House of Representatives seat ahead of next year’s general elections. Addressing a news conference in Makurdi, Addingi, who is currently serving as the Governor’s pointman in Buruku Local Government Area, maintained that he...
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Digital Trail Links INEC Chairman To Pro-APC X Account — ICIR

A new report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has once again alleged that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, operated an X  account that shared content supportive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 general elections. The allegation focuses on an...
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LP Releases Names Of Congress Subcommittees 

The Labour Party (LP) has released the list of Chairmen and members of electoral subcommittees for its forthcoming congresses across the states of the federation. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the party announced that the congresses, which will begin on Thursday, April 23, with the ward congress, will climax with the national convention on...
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Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Bail Hearing To June

The Kaduna State High Court has postponed the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the first week of June 2026. The presiding Judge, Justice Darius Khobo, made this declaration on Tuesday, April 21. New Telegraph reports that the adjournment follows initial proceedings in the case, where legal arguments...
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INEC Risks Further Adjustment Of 2027 Election If…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) risks adjustment of the 2027 general elections timetable if it fails to resolve issues around the leadership of political parties in accordance with court judgments. In a press statement issued in Lagos, the NNPP National Secretary, Mr Ogini Olaposi, stated...
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Kano North Backs Barau Jibrin, Rejects Gwarzo’s Moves

Stakeholders in Kano North Senatorial District, on Monday, reaffirmed their confidence in the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, while dismissing recent political moves by rival aspirants as lacking relevance and grassroots support. A press statement issued by the Chairman of the Kano North Political Stakeholders Forum, Aliyu Abbas Gumawa Gabasawa, said...
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