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Amupitan To Resume Ahead Of Anambra Poll

22.10.2025

The newly elected Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to officially assume office next week, ahead of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election. New Telegraph gathered that Amupitan would formally take over the reins of the commission after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, a ceremony traditionally conducted...

‘There’ll Be Political Tsunami Next Year,’ Wike Boasts

21.10.2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has predicted an unprecedented political tsunami in 2026. While political heavyweights from opposition parties continue to decamp to the ruling APC in various states, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), who initially came to power under the PDP, recently joined the APC with Wike’s endorsement....

Lagos APC Endorses Tinubu For Second Term

21.10.2025

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, pledging to deliver massive votes for his re-election in 2027. The endorsement came during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together party leaders, ministers, legislators, council chairmen,...

Tinubu Has Not Favoured C’River In Appointments

21.10.2025

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barr. Alphonsus Eba, has expressed dissatisfaction over what he described as the state’s poor representation in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the South-South APC Constitutional Amendment Public Hearing held in Calabar on Monday, Eba lamented that despite the party’s loyalty, Cross...

Senate Confirms Yusuf Chairman Of NPC, Haruna, Bularafa

21.10.2025

The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of Dr Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC). Other confirmed nominees are: Hon. Kigbu Joseph Haruna (Nasarawa State) and Tonga Betara Bularafa (Yobe State) as National Commissioners of the NPC. New Telegraph had earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed...

2.82m To Vote In Anambra Guber Poll As INEC Holds Media Forum

21.10.2025

A total of 2.82 million registered voters are expected to determine the fate of 16 political parties and their candidates in the forthcoming November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State. The figure represents the final number of registered voters after the last Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. This was disclosed on...

Attack On Our Ekiti Secretariat, Act Of Political Terrorism – ADC

21.10.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its Ekiti State Secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, describing it as a deliberate act of political terrorism aimed at silencing opposition voices ahead of the governorship election. In a statement issued by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Tuesday, the party said the attack...

APC Group Hails Matawalle, Yari For Unity, Renewed Political Strength In Zamfara

21.10.2025

The APC Solidarity Network for Tinubu has applauded Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, for his exemplary leadership, political maturity, and unwavering commitment to strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North West. The group also commended Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State, for his steadfast support and close collaboration with Matawalle...

Federal Lawmaker Empowers 100 Vulnerable Women With Entrepreneurship Skills

21.10.2025

A member of the House of Representatives representing Akwanga/Nassarawa-Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, Jeremiah Umaru, has empowered over 100 widows and other vulnerable women across the 35 electoral wards of his constituency with various entrepreneurship skills. Speaking during the event held on Tuesday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, the lawmaker said the initiative formed part of his empowerment...

Benue Lawmaker Dumps PDP, Joins APC

21.10.2025

A lawmaker representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ojema Ojotu on Tuesday announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ojotu’s resignation was announced on the floor of the House by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Tuesday, October 21. READ ALSO New Telegraph reports that Ojotu,...