2 h. ago Poor Investment In Education Responsible For Development Setbacks – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried poor investment in education, saying government’s failure to prioritise education is responsible for the current development setbacks in the country. The former Anambra State governor said this yesterday when he visited a private science college owned by a […]

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2 h. ago Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election

Tribune Online Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election By our correspondents After three weeks of speaking with randomly picked citizens across the country, Saturday Tribune brings you reports of what the ordinary Nigerian is saying about the 2027 presidential election. Our findings point at a growing wave of political consciousness which may signal a fundamental shift in how voters are likely to approach […] Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election Tribune Online

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2 h. ago We are set to defeat Tinubu in 2027 — ADC Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi

Tribune Online We are set to defeat Tinubu in 2027 — ADC Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi Says ‘we are a coalition of all Nigerians against APC’s misrule’ Spokesman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the political party adopted by the coalition of opposition political groups to pursue the 2027 general election, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, speaks with Deputy Editor, Sam Nwaoko, on the direction of the movement, its vision, and its chances […] We are set to defeat Tinubu in 2027 — ADC Spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi Tribune Online

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2 h. ago “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung

Former minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will not be re-elected during the 2027 general elections. Dalung, who served as a minister under ex- president Muhammadu Buhari, noted that even if Tinubu appoints his son Seyi as chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, he will still be defeated by huge […] The post “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Tinubu Unmatch Influence; Over 140 Political Heavyweight Join APC Without A Single Election

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, Nigeria’s political map has changed in powerful and historic ways. In under two years and without holding a single national election, over 140 elected politicians have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). They include governors, senators, members of the House of Representatives, state lawmakers, and […]

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8 h. ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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10 h. ago How we’ll rescue Nigeria with credible alternative in 2027 – Abdullahi, ADC spokesman

•Next election will be APC versus Nigerians From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Newly appointed interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, is certainly a multi-talented man on a steady transition to the ladder of success in building himself into a sellable brand. […] The post How we’ll rescue Nigeria with credible alternative in 2027 – Abdullahi, ADC spokesman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body

Tribune Online NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Anambra guber: AA candidate vows to tackle hunger, unemployment

Tribune Online Anambra guber: AA candidate vows to tackle hunger, unemployment The Action Alliance (AA) candidate in the November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Ozo Jeff Nweke, has pledged to deliver a people-oriented administration if elected. Anambra guber: AA candidate vows to tackle hunger, unemployment Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder

Tribune Online Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi Mohammed, who presides over the court, ordered that the accused persons be remanded in prison custody and adjourned the case to... Adamawa: Court remands governorship aspirant, three others over alleged murder Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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19 h. ago Netizens Blast Akwa Ibom Lawmaker For Comparing Coalition’s ADC To 2006 Plane Crash

A federal lawmaker, Clement Jimbo, has sparked outrage after using the memory of a deadly 2006 ADC plane crash to dissuade Nigerians from supporting the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party recently adopted by an opposition coalition seeking to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The ADC Airline Flight 053, a Boeing 737-200, […]

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21 h. ago NDYC Urges Politicians To Respect INEC’s Integrity, Condemns Amaechi, El

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned the recent comments made by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The group, in a statement on Friday signed by its National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, described the comments as “reckless, self-serving, and politically […]

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23 h. ago Just old wolves in new Agbada — Charly Boy slams ADC coalition

Tribune Online Just old wolves in new Agbada — Charly Boy slams ADC coalition Veteran singer and activist, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has dismissed the newly formed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing it as.. Just old wolves in new Agbada — Charly Boy slams ADC coalition Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Defection: Abure mocks Gov Otti, says coalition party needs him more

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, on Friday mocked the Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, asking him to join the trending coalition party fast, to enable the party to restructure itself ahead of the 2027 round of elections. Abure in a statement by the National Publicity […] The post Defection: Abure mocks Gov Otti, says coalition party needs him more appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 2027: Ohanaeze Interested In Welfare Of Citizens, Not Partisan Politics — Spokesman

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared that it was only interested in the socioeconomic wellbeing of the citizens of Nigeria, not partisan politics. National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezichi Chukwu stated this in an interview with LEADERSHIP in Enugu. Reacting to the recent of opposition […]

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24 h. ago INEC issues supplementary regulations, guidelines for election results review

Tribune Online INEC issues supplementary regulations, guidelines for election results review “Consequently, there have been many interpretations of..." INEC issues supplementary regulations, guidelines for election results review Tribune Online

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25 h. ago State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

The Nigerian Senate on Friday (today) commenced its zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, read more State police, electoral reforms top agenda as Senate opens constitution review in Lagos today

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26 h. ago Why Peter Obi should not be coalition’s VP candidate – Datti Baba

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has stated why Peter Obi should be the presidential candidate of the newly formed African Democratic Congress coalition (ADC). Baba-Ahmed, who was Obi’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, noted that the latter should not be ADC’s vice presidential candidate because of his performance in the poll. While appearing on Arise […] The post Why Peter Obi should not be coalition’s VP candidate – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation

Tribune Online UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation THE Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) has congratulated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, on his recent election as the chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). The WCO is an intergovernmental organisation that serves as the highest decision-making authority in global customs, with its headquarters located in Brussels, […] UNIFEMGA congratulates Customs CG, Adeniyi, on election as chair of World Customs Organisation Tribune Online

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