31 h. ago Oyebanji, Tinubu’s massive endorsement, a big statement of an impending victory

Tribune Online Oyebanji, Tinubu’s massive endorsement, a big statement of an impending victory WITH the governorship election in Ekiti State about 10 months away, Governor Biodun Oyebanji appears to be ahead in the race for the governorship seat after receiving an overwhelming endorsement from the people of the state for him to continue in office beyond 2026. The people of Ekiti State cutting across political parties, religious groups, […] Oyebanji, Tinubu’s massive endorsement, a big statement of an impending victory Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Anambra Guber: Ngige on sabbatical leave from partisan politics

Warns Ukachukwu, Ekwunife to stop using his name for political gains From Aloysius Attah, Onistha Former minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige has warned the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra State governorship election to stop using his name to woo voters. Ngige in a press statement by his […] The post Anambra Guber: Ngige on sabbatical leave from partisan politics appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago APC, PDP, 15 other parties kick off campaign ahead Rivers LG poll

17 political parties, among which are the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP), have read more APC, PDP, 15 other parties kick off campaign ahead Rivers LG poll

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3 d. ago Enugu: Hoodlums strike at APC rally in Nsukka, party fingers PDP

…Governor rejects claims as Both Parties Hold Major Political Events simultaneously    Kenneth Udeh, Enugu   Tensions flared in Enugu on Saturday after hoodlums attacked the venue of an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Opi, destroying canopies, chairs, and sound equipment before the event began.    APC Accuses PDP of Orchestrating Attack Videos circulating […] The post Enugu: Hoodlums strike at APC rally in Nsukka, party fingers PDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Mbah’s performance has vindicated our defection – Rep Obetta

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Member representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South federal constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Chidi Mark Obetta said his defection from Labour Party to ruling party in Enugu State has been vindicated by Governor Peter Mba’s performance. Speaking during an interface between the state governor and leaders of political parties in Enugu North Senatorial […] The post Mbah’s performance has vindicated our defection – Rep Obetta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago How Nigeria can curb frequent defections by politicians – Showunmi

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Convener of The Alternative, Segun Showunmi has disclosed practical steps Nigeria as a true democratic nation can take to curb frequent defections by politicians he tagged as “political tourists”. According to him, Nigeria must carry out “sweeping constitutional amendments” to strengthen political parties in order to curb the frequent defections […] The post How Nigeria can curb frequent defections by politicians – Showunmi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Obi, Mohammed push for united opposition to challenge Tinubu, build enduring political party

By Paul Orude, Bauchi Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on all opposition parties in Nigeria to unite and work towards building a formidable political party that will defeat the ruling nAll Progressives Congress (APC)  and outlive current political actors. Obi made the call […] The post Obi, Mohammed push for united opposition to challenge Tinubu, build enduring political party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago INEC Screens Applications From 151 Associations Seeking Registration As Political Parties, Sets CVR Dates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received 151 letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. This was revealed in a statement on Thursday, by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. He noted that “eight new applications have been submitted […] The post INEC Screens Applications From 151 Associations Seeking Registration As Political Parties, Sets CVR Dates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ekiti 2026: Pay N5m for public display of campaign materials, agency tells aspirants

Tribune Online Ekiti 2026: Pay N5m for public display of campaign materials, agency tells aspirants Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency has directed political parties and governorship aspirants to pay the sum of N5 million as Ekiti 2026: Pay N5m for public display of campaign materials, agency tells aspirants Tribune Online

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7 d. ago “Nigerians Must Build Political Institutions, Not Just Win Elections” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to focus on building political parties that are more enduring and principled than the government itself. The 2023 Labour Party candidate made the call on Wednesday, at the launch of two books by veteran journalist Ike Abonyi: “The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy and Wadata Wonders”. He stressed that for […] The post “Nigerians Must Build Political Institutions, Not Just Win Elections” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago We Must Build Political Parties Bigger Than Gov’t in New Nigeria — Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has called for a radical shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, stressing the need to build strong political institutions that are bigger than individuals or the government. Obi made the statement during the public presentation of two books – “The Bubbles of Nigeria’s […]

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7 d. ago We’ll have political parties bigger than govt in new Nigeria — Peter Obi

Tribune Online We’ll have political parties bigger than govt in new Nigeria — Peter Obi “We are working hard to build that new Nigeria where we are going to..." We’ll have political parties bigger than govt in new Nigeria — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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7 d. ago We need to build political parties bigger than government – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians to be dedicated to building political parties that are bigger than the government and law-abiding. Obi delivered this statement during the public presentation of two books, The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy: The Musings of a Nigerian Journalist and Wadata Wonders: Memoirs […] The post We need to build political parties bigger than government – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Uncertainty in APC, PDP, LP, others ahead of Anambra, Osun, Ekiti guber polls

Tribune Online Uncertainty in APC, PDP, LP, others ahead of Anambra, Osun, Ekiti guber polls •All eyes on Tinubu •LP banks on Peter Obi A wave of uncertainty and crisis of confidence are rocking the leading political parties over the governorship race in Anambra, Osun and Ekiti states. The situation has triggered permutations on likely alliances, as well as suspense over the body language of President Bola Tinubu in the […] Uncertainty in APC, PDP, LP, others ahead of Anambra, Osun, Ekiti guber polls Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Anambra guber: ANSAA slams APC, others for violating N50m campaign fee rule

Tribune Online Anambra guber: ANSAA slams APC, others for violating N50m campaign fee rule Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) has disclosed that only five out of sixteen registered political parties have so far complied with Anambra guber: ANSAA slams APC, others for violating N50m campaign fee rule Tribune Online

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8 d. ago 2027: ADC, other opposition parties not threats to APC–Uzodimma

…Insists Yilwatda is choice of APC govs forum From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has ruled out the possibility of the coalition African Democratic Party (ADC) and other opposition political parties possing any form of threat to the ruling party in the forthcoming […] The post 2027: ADC, other opposition parties not threats to APC–Uzodimma appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago AS CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION BEGINS AUGUST 18 Parties Vow To Mobilise Citizens, CSOs Demand More Centres

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to commence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), political parties and civil society organisations (CSOs) have asked the commission to ensure the process is less strenuous and efficient. They stressed the need to deploy technology to make the exercise seamless and less stressful for prospective registrants. They also […]

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9 d. ago Wike: If I were Atiku’s son, I would tell him to stop switching political parties

Says David Mark was rejected as PDP chair From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has slammed former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, for his frequent party switches since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999. “If I were Atiku Abubakar’s son, I would sit him down and ask, […] The post Wike: If I were Atiku’s son, I would tell him to stop switching political parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Wike: If I were Atiku’s son, I’d advise him to stop changing parties

Says David Mark was rejected as PDP chair Insists no government can solve all problems To upgrade 10 schools in FCT From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja “If I were Atiku Abubakar’s son, I would sit him down and ask, “Dad, how can you keep hopping from one political party to another at almost 80 years old?” […] The post Wike: If I were Atiku’s son, I’d advise him to stop changing parties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago New report exposes gaps in Nigerian political parties’ internal democracy, transparency

A new report assessing Nigeria’s political parties have exposed flaws in internal democracy, inclusivity, and public accountability, revealing a disconnect read more New report exposes gaps in Nigerian political parties’ internal democracy, transparency

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