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ICPC Obtains Wiretapping Equipment From El-Rufai’s Resident

02.03.2026

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said its operatives recovered equipment that was purportedly used to intercept communications and classified security documents from the Abuja residence of former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. ICPC, in a statement issued on Monday, noted that it obtained a legal approval from a...

APGA Recommences Membership Registration

02.03.2026

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially recommenced its membership registration and revalidation exercise, in line with the Electoral Act. Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo on Monday, 2 March, 2026 announced that he and his wife, Nonye Soludo have revalidated their membership of the party. “My wife, Dr Nonye, and I led by example,...

Delta APC May Explode Over State Congress

02.03.2026

…As members accuse gov of imposing PDP defectors The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State is facing mounting tension ahead of its state congress scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, as party members accuse Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of attempting to impose candidates on the party structure. Some aggrieved members alleged that the governor has endorsed...

Electoral Act Alone Can’t Guarantee Credibility Of 2027 Polls

02.03.2026

The Labour Party (LP) has said the credibility of the 2027 general elections will depend not solely on statutory provisions or institutional mechanisms, but on the vigilance, determination, and collective resolve of the Nigerian people. The Interim National Chairman, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, at the Citizens’ Townhall on the Electoral Act, 2026, in Abuja, said...

Nigeria Must Have Competitive Politics

02.03.2026

…says Executive Order 10 strongest decision ever taken by a Nigerian president Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) is a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In this interview with select journalists, he speaks on the Executive Order recently signed by President Bola Tinubu for direct remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation...

NRM Presidential Aspirant Vows To Rescue Nigeria From ‘Political Elites’

02.03.2026

Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly known as Fadojoe, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), promising what he described as “People-first leadership” to pull Nigeria back from economic decline and insecurity. Announcing his presidential ambition, the sociologist and US-based healthcare executive said Nigeria...

Delta APC Rejects Imposition Allegations, Defends Transparent Congress Process

01.03.2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has firmly rejected allegations of candidate imposition in the ongoing State Congress, describing the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Sunday by the State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq, the party dismissed accusations credited to State Chairmanship aspirant, Ebiakpo Ezebri, who...

Tinubu Delivering Results, Not ‘Jazz’ — Reno Omokri Fires Back at

01.03.2026

Former presidential aide and Ambassador-Designate, Reno Omokri, has rejected suggestions by the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu that President Bola Tinubu is using mystical influence to consolidate political support. Omokri, who spoke on Sunday via his verified X handle noted that the President’s expanding political base is the result of economic...

Aliyu Hosts APC Grassroots Stakeholders’ Meeting

01.03.2026

Governor Ahmed Aliyu met with local government chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors to discuss strengthening grassroots democracy. He described the grassroots as a crucial segment of society that must be carried along in governance. The governor said the administration is executing developmental projects across the state and urged local governments to extend similar initiatives to...

Islamic Clerics Laud Adeleke’s Developmental Strides

01.03.2026

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday received commendations from two leading Islamic clerics who described his administration’s performance as “excellent” and his religious commitment as godly. According to his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the commendations were delivered at separate Ramadan lectures organised by the Ede chapter and the Osogbo state headquarters of the NASFAT, attended by...