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Kano Lawmaker Defects to NDC as Court Ruling Fuels Fresh Political Tension Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo A member of the Kano State House of Assembly, Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mai Rigar Fata, has defected…

APC Chieftain Bida Declares Readiness to Unseat Plateau Governor Mutfwang

By Elizabeth Ugbo Commander Yilchini Jan Bida, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared his intention to…

Shettima Reveals Alleged Plot To Divide Him And Tinubu

By Elizabeth Ugbo Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that some individuals allegedly tried to create tension between him and…

NDC Fixes Presidential Form at N60m Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Democratic Congress has released its timetable for nomination forms, screening, and primary elections ahead of…

Peter Obi’s Party Defections Spark Debate Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has again changed political parties ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential…

Jonathan Consults on 2027 Presidential Race Amid Youth Calls

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Thursday in Abuja that he is consulting widely on whether to…

Opposition Parties Unite in Ibadan, Plan Single Candidate for 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s opposition parties on April 25, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, resolved to adopt one presidential candidate…

Zoning in Nigeria: Equity at Home vs Politics in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo Since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, politicians have loudly defended zoning at the national level. Yet,…

Fresh Defections Shake House of Representatives Ahead of 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo A fresh wave of defections hit Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Tuesday, as lawmakers switched parties during…

Tinubu Criticises Opposition, Reaffirms Nigeria’s Economic Strength Ahead of 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja criticised opposition politicians, reaffirmed Nigeria’s economic potential, and defended…