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Agbedi Emerges House Minority Leader as Reps Complete Opposition Leadership Structure

By Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives on Thursday appointed Frederick Agbedi, lawmaker representing Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency…
Election

Senate Leader Proposes Single Six-Year Tenure for Presidents, Governors After 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has announced plans to sponsor a bill that would introduce a single six-year…
Governance

Ken Nnamani Labels Uche Nnaji ‘Certificate Forger,’ Says He Is Unfit to Govern Enugu

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Senate President Ken Nnamani on Sunday accused Enugu opposition figure Uche Nnaji of certificate forgery during…
Election

Atiku Slams Babachir Lawal Over Ethnic Remarks, Defends Unity and Leadership Record

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday criticized former Secretary…
Election

Opposition Unity Collapses as 2027 Presidential Race Becomes Fragmented

By Elizabeth Ugbo IBADAN, Nigeria — Opposition leaders who met in Ibadan on April 25, 2026, pledged to unite behind…
Election

Jonathan Not Running for 2027 Presidency, Associates Dismiss PDP Faction’s Claims

By Elizabeth Ugbo Close associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan have dismissed claims that he plans to contest the 2027…
Election

Atiku, Babachir Lawal Clash Over ADC Presidential Primary as Hayatu-Deen Rejects Court Action

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on…
National News

Calls for Bayo Onanuga’s Prosecution Lack Legal Basis, Group Insists

By Elizabeth Ugbo A civic group on Friday defended Chief Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information…
Election

Court to Rule Today on Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Election

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja will today, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, deliver judgment in a suit…
Election

Enugu PDP Crisis: Parallel Primaries, Uche Nnaji Controversy Deepen Party Tensions Ahead of 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo The political atmosphere in Enugu State turned tense after the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) produced parallel governorship…