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Makinde-Led PDP NEC Appoints Interim Leadership

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has appointed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as Chairman and Toafeek Arapaja as Secretary of an interim National Working Committee (NWC). The committee was inaugurated immediately, alongside the release of guidelines for the 2027 general election. Makinde […]

PRP Welcomes Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has formally welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, into its fold. The party described his entry as a significant boost to its vision of building a reformed and prosperous Nigeria. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in Abuja on Thursday, the PRP said […]

US Lawmakers Move to Tighten Oversight on Aid to Nigeria

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Here’s a clearer, headline-structured rewrite of your text: The US House Appropriations Committee has approved new provisions in its annual State Department funding bill aimed at imposing stricter conditions on financial assistance to Nigeria. Lawmakers cited concerns over the administration of Bola Tinubu, accusing it of failing to adequately address violence against Christians, including attacks […]

TINUBU APPOINTS NEW FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. The appointment follows the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to prepare for the 2027 elections. Before her new role, Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bringing experience and continuity to the position. […]

APC Form Sales Reflect Internal Democracy — Yilwatda

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

ABUJA — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ongoing sale of expression-of-interest and nomination forms highlights the party’s openness and commitment to internal democracy. Yilwatda made this known on Wednesday after inspecting the exercise at the Abuja Continental Hotel. He noted that aspirants are purchasing forms to […]

Court Begins Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal High Court on Wednesday began accelerated hearing in the trial of six men accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The prosecution opened its case with four witnesses, including a protected member of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police identified as “AAA.” The witness revealed he was […]

ADC Confident of 2027 Ballot Participation — Mark Dismisses Fears

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has assured party members that the ADC will participate fully in the 2027 general elections despite ongoing legal battles. He expressed strong confidence that the party would overcome all court challenges and remain on the ballot nationwide. Supreme Court Set for Crucial Verdict on ADC, […]

APC Governors Storm Ekiti, Declare Full Support for Oyebanji’s 2026 Re-election Bid

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Campaign Flag-Off Begins with Call for Peace and Issue-Based Politics A high-powered delegation of governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged on Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday to officially flag off the 2026 governorship campaign. The leaders emphasized the need for a calm, peaceful, and issue-driven electoral process focused on continuity and […]