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NDC’s North-East Strategy Hits First Test as 6 Governorship Candidates Reject Lawal

adminSeptember 28, 2026

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing its first major test of internal cohesion in the North-East, after six governorship candidates rejected the party’s decision to place former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, in charge of its regional activities ahead of the 2027 elections. The revolt came barely days after Lawal...

Benue North-West 2027: The Battle Behind the Ballot

adminSeptember 28, 2026

The real battle for the Benue North-West senatorial seat in 2027 may be taking place long before voters get to the polling booths, with competing political structures, an unresolved APC ticket and rival claims to the district’s political inheritance shaping the contest. At the centre of the emerging struggle are former House of Representatives Speaker...

INEC Begins Early Operational Tests, Audits Ahead Of 2027 Polls

adminSeptember 28, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced early testing, auditing and strengthening of its operational systems ahead of the 2027 general elections, signalling a shift from last-minute preparations for the nationwide polls. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this during a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, in Zaria,...

Shettima Returns As UNGA Mission Ends

adminSeptember 28, 2026

Nigeria’s push for a greater African voice in global affairs featured prominently in Vice President Kashim Shettima’s engagements during his recent diplomatic mission to New York. Shettima, who has now returned to Nigeria, used the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly to present the country’s position on reform of the UN Security Council,...

Oil Rises Above $106 As Trump Turns Down Iran Truce Proposal

adminSeptember 28, 2026

Crude oil prices climbed sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal for a seven-day truce, renewing concerns over prolonged disruption to energy supplies and fuelling fresh inflation worries. Iran had proposed reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within a week as part of efforts to halt hostilities and resume...

Nigeria’s Debt Rises By ₦7.44trn In Three Months, Hits ₦166.79trn

adminSeptember 27, 2026

Nigeria’s total public debt rose by ₦7.44 trillion in just three months, climbing from ₦159.35 trillion in March to ₦166.79 trillion by June 2026, according to fresh figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The latest increase represents a 4.7 per cent rise in the country’s debt stock within the three-month period, with the...

Kebbi Govt Warns Political Violence Could Derail Development Projects

adminSeptember 27, 2026

The Kebbi State Government has warned that politically motivated violence and thuggery could undermine ongoing development efforts across the state, following the unrest reported in Jega. The government, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Communication and Strategy, Abdulahi Idris Zuru, said no political interest should be allowed to...

Obasa Allies’ Exit From APC Opens New Political Front In Agege

adminSeptember 27, 2026

The fallout from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Agege has opened a fresh political front around Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, after two politicians identified with his political camp defected to the Allied People’s Movement (APM) to pursue their 2027 Assembly ambitions. Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Yusuf, who sought the...

Ojimba Puts Accountability At Centre Of Ebonyi North 2027 Campaign

adminSeptember 27, 2026

The demand for sustained accountability between elected representatives and their constituents took centre stage as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Ebonyi North Senatorial District, High Chief Chikodili Ojimba, sought the backing of Ebonyi indigenes resident in Lagos ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ojimba, who spoke during the general meeting of the...

2027: Otti Orders Equal Campaign Access For All Parties In Abia

adminSeptember 27, 2026

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed security agencies to give political parties equal access to public venues for their 2027 campaign activities, signalling that opposition parties will not require special clearance to campaign across the state beyond the stipulated procedures and fees. Otti gave the directive during the monthly State Security Council meeting in...

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