Peter Obi’s Move Triggers Membership Explosion as NDC Hits 10 Million New Members

Mr Peter Obi The South-West Coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, Dr Adefolaseye Adebayo, has claimed that about 10 million Nigerians registered with the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) within 24 hours after former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, joined the party. He made the claim on Monday during an interview on Arise TV while reacting to […]

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No basis for INEC to deregister us – Accord

Accord has opposed a suit by the National Forum of Former Legislators seeking its deregistration as a political party. The forum had asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister Accord, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) over alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements. […]

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Court fines OAU N5m over graduate’s degree downgrade

By John Dike, Osogbo A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered Obafemi Awolowo University to correct the degree classification of a graduate, Shekoni Jemima Oluwagbemisola, after ruling that the institution unlawfully downgraded her result. Delivering judgment, Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi held that the university violated the plaintiff’s fundamental rights by altering her […]

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Xenophobia: FG seeks justice for slain Nigerians

Foreign Affairs minister, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. The Federal Government has demanded urgent accountability from South Africa following the deaths of two Nigerians and a wave of anti-foreigner protests, warning that the incidents threaten diplomatic relations and the safety of its nationals. The government issued the strong position after inviting South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner to […]

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Umahi signs Tinubu’s nomination form, backs continuity ahead of 2027

Minister of Works, David Umahi signs Tinubu’s APC nomination form…Photo Credit: Francis Nwaze The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing the move as a “victory form” and a step towards sustaining ongoing national development. In a statement issued by his Senior Special […]

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Mohbad: FCT court hears suit seeking fresh probe May 28

Departed Afrobeats singer, Mohbad The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 28 for hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to reopen an investigation into the death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after the applicant informed the court […]

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Consensus coup: Governors tighten grip on senate tickets, displace incumbents

No fewer than 10 state governors and ex-governors are actively working to replace incumbent senators ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a sweeping political realignment reshaping Nigeria’s legislative landscape. The sitting governors, whose tenure will expire by May 2027, are leveraging their grip on the party structures in their states to secure Senate tickets […]

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NOA urges improved access to inhalers as Osun marks world asthma day

By John Dike, Osogbo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Osun State Directorate, has called for improved access to anti-inflammatory inhalers as part of efforts to reduce asthma-related complications. The call was made on Tuesday as the agency joined the global community to commemorate World Asthma Day 2026. Speaking in Osogbo, the State Director of NOA, […]

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2027: APC dumps consensus arrangement, adopts direct primaries nationwide

extends form sales, submission deadline, adjusts screening dates As political parties gear up to pick candidates for elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has officially announced a decision to jettison the consensus arrangement it had earlier adopted in the selection of candidates and has now resolved to conduct […]

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