Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect a new president, with left-wing independent candidate Catherine Connolly expected to emerge victorious in a contest marked by limited choice and …
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Governor Sule credits Tinubu’s reforms for mass defections to APC
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said that the ongoing wave of defections by governors, senators, and other top politicians across Nigeria into the All Progressives Congress (APC) …
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ECOWAS Appoints Osinbajo to Lead Election Observation Mission in Côte d’Ivoire
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), as the Head of its Election Observation Mission for the forthcoming …
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INEC acting chairman meets party leaders, confirms Anambra election readiness and new party registration update
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday held its third quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja, where updates were given on upcoming elections, continuous voter registration, …
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Guinea Referendum Clears Way for Doumbouya as Presidential Election Nears
Voters in Guinea have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that could open the way for coup leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya to contest the presidency later this year. Partial results released …
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PDP Intensifies Talks as 2027 Presidential Aspirants Position Themselves
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed that several aspirants are already positioning themselves for its 2027 presidential ticket, beyond the names of former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Labour Party …
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Catholic Bishops Fault 2023 Elections, INEC Counters with Strong Rebuttal
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has criticised the conduct of the 2023 general elections, saying it weakened public trust in the nation’s democracy. But the Independent National Electoral …
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Tinubu Support Group Urges South-West Youths to Register for Voter Cards Ahead of 2027 Elections
A political support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election has called on youths in the South-West to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 …
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Atiku Visits Malami After Convoy Attack, Warns Against Rising Political Violence
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, following reports that Malami’s convoy was …
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Lagos 2027: Rhodes-Vivour Teams Up with ADC
The political atmosphere in Lagos took a new turn at the weekend as the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The …