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NDC candidates sign affidavits as party moves against defections

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:50:22 +0000

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a new internal political policy requiring all its candidates to sign legally binding affidavits committing them to surrender their electoral mandates if they defect from the party after winning office. The NDC move, announced in Abuja by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Zuwoghe, is aimed at strengthening party […]

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Senate denies Oshiomhole’s forgery allegation over Natasha’s suspension

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:44:37 +0000

The Senate has denied allegations by Adams Oshiomhole that some signatures were forged in the process that led to the suspension of the Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, described the claim as untrue, insisting that no senator’s signature was forged during the proceedings that culminated in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six-month suspension. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo […]

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Mark slams FG after Appeal Court reverses ADC deregistration

The Editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:18:30 +0000

Following the Court of Appeal’s decision to reverse the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other parties on Monday, ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark stated the judiciary is on trial and warned the Federal Government against political manipulation. Stakeholders also called for sanctions against Justice Peter Lifu for flouting a superior […]

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NDC cracks down on defections, makes candidates sign affidavits

The Editor — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:48:26 +0000

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a new internal political policy requiring all its candidates to sign legally binding affidavits committing them to surrender their electoral mandates if they defect from the party after winning office. The move, announced in Abuja by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe, is aimed at strengthening […]

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2027: Governance not rocket science — Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies

The Editor — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:42:10 +0000

The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s challenges can be addressed through deliberate policies, investments in human capital and inclusive governance, insisting that effective governance is “not rocket science.” Obi made the remarks during an interview on the Nevon HQ podcast hosted by broadcaster Rufai Oseni, where he outlined how […]

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Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: We’ll review Oshiomhole’s comments – Senate

The Editor — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:34:14 +0000

The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, has said that allegations of signature forgery made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi central) will be reviewed. Adaramodu said this in an interview with The cable. He said: “The Senate will take a cursory look at either extraneous, spontaneous or intentional comments […]

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Appeal Court stays execution of judgment deregistering ADC, four others

The Editor — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:21:06 +0000

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution of the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice A. B. Mohammed condemned Justice Peter Lifu of […]

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Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP

The Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:24:07 +0000

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s daughter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely one week after announcing her defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Iyabo defected to the ruling party in January and declared her intention to contest the Ogun State governorship election. Her defection marked a return to active politics […]

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Kinsmen honour Gov. Mbah at grand reception

The Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:18:05 +0000

The people of Idodo Zone, Governor Peter Mbah’s immediate zone in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State have hosted him to a grand civic reception, describing him as a son in whom they are well pleased. They also donated the sum of N50m towards the governor’s reelection. The people, who trouped out in their thousands, […]

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Accord Party’s deregistration judgment violates Court of Appeal order – Adeleke

The Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:47:54 +0000

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has faulted Monday’s judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which deregistered five political parties, describing it as an abuse of court process and a direct violation of a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal. This was contained in a statement issued in Osogbo on Monday by the […]

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Kano NDC guber candidate picks Kwankwaso’s son as running mate

The Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:08:28 +0000

The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has picked Mustapha Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The development was confirmed on Monday by Gwarzo’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu. Shuaibu said the decision followed consultations with party stakeholders and aimed to strengthen the party’s chances ahead […]

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ADC confirms Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate

The Editor — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:30:37 +0000

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially named former Minister of Transportation and ex-Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as the party’s vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement means Amaechi will run alongside former vice president Atiku Abubakar, on the ADC ticket in the next general elections. In a statement issued on Monday […]

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NDC aspirant counters Kenneth Okonkwo, denies making allegations against Peter Obi

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:45:20 +0000

Chief Obunike Ohaegbu, aspirant for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Ekwusigo/Nnewi North/Nnewi South Federal Constituency in Anambra, has denied saying Peter Obi, the party’s Presidential Candidate, deceived him to part away with N1o million in exchange for the party’s ticket to contest the 2027 election. Former presidential campaign spokesperson and African Democratic Congress (ADC) […]

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Bayelsa lawmaker Agbedi emerges House minority leader

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:04:34 +0000

The member representing Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State, Frederick Agbedi, on Thursday, emerged as the new Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. Agbedi’s emergence follows the resignation of former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda of Rivers State, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, creating a vacuum […]

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Dickson admits irregularities in NDC primaries, begs aggrieved aspirants

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:01:19 +0000

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has sympathised with aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primaries, acknowledging that the exercise experienced some irregularities. According to a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Dickson said while the primaries were not flawless, members should remain patient with the […]

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Dickson warns Obi, Kwankwaso supporters against disparaging NDC, running party down

The Editor — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:09:09 +0000

The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has warned supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, against disparaging the platform and running it down. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time programme, Dickson dismissed rumors of an internal crisis, asserting that the party is […]

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Court orders INEC to reinstate Access Party

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:21:57 +0000

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinstate the registration process of Access Party (A.P.) and issue the party with an Access Code to enable it complete its registration. A statement signed by Audu Bulama Bukarti on behalf of the party on Wednesday said the court […]

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Reps shut out Ugochinyere from Minority Leader race, amend rules

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:22:10 +0000

The House of Representatives on Wednesday amended its Standing Orders, effectively shutting out Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere from the race for Minority Leader by restricting eligibility for principal offices to lawmakers with previous legislative experience in the Green Chamber. The amendment comes amid an intense battle within the Minority Caucus over who succeeds former Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda. Before […]

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One die in Accord, APC supporters’ clash in Osun

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:28:56 +0000

Tension is heightened as the political atmosphere in Osun is becoming more intolerable with violence gaining ground by the day. Shootings recording casualties have occurred in some parts of the state in recent times- a youth was killed in Ikire a couple of months ago by gunmen suspected to have been sponsored by politicians; an […]

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Senate pushes six-year single term for presidents, governors

The Editor — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:14:52 +0000

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has disclosed plans to sponsor a bill seeking to introduce a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors, a move he said would allow elected leaders to focus more on governance and less on re-election politics. Bamidele revealed the proposal during an interview with journalists in his office on Tuesday, saying […]

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