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May 8, 2026

APC consensus push sparks resistance, divisions ahead of 2027 primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing growing internal tension across several states as efforts to adopt consensus candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to trigger resistance from aspirants and party stakeholders. While states such as Katsina,

Politics

May 8, 2026

2027 Lagos Guber: Group Pushes Dapo-Thomas as Hamzat’s Running Mate

A coalition of Lagos indigenes’ advocacy groups has urged Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, to pick the Chairman of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, Mrs. Boladale Dapo-Thomas, as his running mate ahead of the 2027 governorship

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May 8, 2026

Court adjourns ADC leadership suit indefinitely

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned indefinitely the suit filed by an African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Nafiu Bala Gombe, challenging the party’s leadership under former Senate President David Mark. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter

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May 8, 2026

Senate Bows to Pressure, Reverses Controversial Rule Amendment Amid Oshiomhole’s Attack on

The Senate, yesterday, reversed aspects of the controversial amendments made to its Standing Orders 2026 following growing concerns over alleged constitutional inconsistencies and mounting criticism from lawmakers. The decision came barely days after the upper chamber amended key provisions regulating

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May 8, 2026

Opposition Unity Key Ahead of Future Elections — Ugochinyere

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has urged opposition political parties in the country to put aside internal differences and focus on building unity capable of strengthening democratic opposition in

Politics

May 8, 2026

Opposition Coalition Gains Momentum as NNPP Spokesman Ladipo Johnson Dumps Party for

The spokesman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Mr. Ladipo Johnson, has officially resigned from the party and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the urgent need for a broader opposition alliance ahead of the 2027 political contest.

APC consensus push sparks resistance, divisions ahead of 2027 primaries

2027 Lagos Guber: Group Pushes Dapo-Thomas as Hamzat’s Running Mate

Court adjourns ADC leadership suit indefinitely

Senate Bows to Pressure, Reverses Controversial Rule Amendment Amid Oshiomhole’s Attack on

Opposition Unity Key Ahead of Future Elections — Ugochinyere

Opposition Coalition Gains Momentum as NNPP Spokesman Ladipo Johnson Dumps Party for

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