Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, less than 24 hours before the party’s scheduled governorship primary election. His resignation has …
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Atiku Abubakar Set to Join ADC Today as Opposition Realignment Gains Momentum Ahead of 2027
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is expected to officially register as a member of the African Democratic Congress today, a development that could change the structure of Nigeria’s opposition politics …
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 4, Sabo, Sagamu, has insisted that the indefinite suspension of former governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, over alleged anti-party …
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INEC Chair Says Poor Network Remains Biggest Challenge to Real-Time Result Uploads Despite BVAS Progress
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has said that although the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System has transformed Nigeria’s elections, poor telecommunications connectivity remains the …
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Catherine Connolly Poised for Victory in Irish Presidential Election Amid Voter Frustration
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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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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Uganda’s Museveni Cleared to Contest Again in 2026 Presidential Election
Uganda’s Electoral Commission has cleared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to contest in the 2026 presidential election, paving the way for the 81-year-old leader to extend his time in power to …
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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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Southern Ex-Lawmakers Endorse Tinubu for 2027, Urge Opposition to Wait
The Southern Forum of Former Legislators has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, calling on opposition politicians to allow the South …