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Bamidele: The quiet general selling Tinubu in EkitiBy Rotimi Ojomoyela In the rolling hills of Ekiti, where politics is played in markets, churches, palaces and…
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2027: Shagari urges politicians to shun character attacksFormer Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has urged politicians across the country to focus on issue-based…
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Cape Verde votes for president with emigration in focus
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Iliasu vows to reclaim Kwara senatorial mandate in courtBy Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Former Kwara State Commissioner for Works, Engineer Rotimi Iliasu, has vowed to pursue his…
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Morning recap: Atiku-Makinde alliance talks, Kano gov’s marital crisis, other top storiesRead a recap of top Nigerian stories, including Atiku-Makinde alliance talks for 2027, Kano governor’s marital crisis, and…
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2027: Bauchi gov most receptive to my campaign – AtikuThe presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has commended Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, for…
- The Star, Kenya Litmus test for ODM as it picks candidate in Kibera
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From abductions to fuel prices and mounting taxes: Sober Kenyans speak on Ruto's recordThe president appears to be living in a bubble, consumed by his own yardstick of success and distant…
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ThisDay
Amaechi: 13 North-east, North-west States Backing ADC in 2027 Elections• I’ll restore fuel subsidy, tackle insecurity if elected, Atiku vows •Promises to continue Kolmani oil exploration in…
2 sources · ThisDay, Channels TV
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Obi Vs Tinubu: An honest wine seller and a billionaire politician tainted with substance traffickingLike most Nigerians, Vice-President Kashim Shettima clearly did not know his principal well enough before throwing a jab…
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ThisDay
INEC Debunks Amupitan’s Resignation Rumour, Urges Reliance on Commission’s Communication ChannelsAdedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a social media report claiming that…
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The mathematics of winning in 2027The government uses resources, hence the many aspirants planting flags in solid opposition...
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Their silent fears: What's keeping opposition chiefs awake in 2027 poll planFor opposition leaders, the road to the 2027 general election is a delicate balancing act.
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ThisDay
ASUU Bars Officials from Endorsing Candidates, Parties for 2027 General ElectionOnyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU) has barred its officials from using the…
3 sources · ThisDay, Punch, TheCable
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Court rulings on candidates raise concerns over voters’ sovereignty…Latest judgments put INEC’s preparations in jeopardy Nigeria’s growing reliance on the judiciary to determine candidates and winners…
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INEC’s credibility crisis threatens confidence in 2027 electionThe credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections is facing an early test as growing public distrust in the…
- GhanaWeb South Sudan postpones first-ever national elections until February 9 sources · GhanaWeb, AP News, Ahram Online, Al Jazeera +5
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‘We must stop rigging’: Obidients must register as INEC ad hoc staff – OselokaOseloka H. Obaze, the 2017 Anambra State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Campaign Manager…
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Tinubu Northern Youth Forum dumps president, backs AtikuThe Tinubu Northern Youth Forum has announced its decision to withdraw support for President Bola Tinubu and back…
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ThisDay
2027: As INEC’s Credibility Hangs in the BalanceAlthough the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has initiated moves to clean…
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ThisDay
Wike’s Controversial N10m Reward to Councillors in FCTThat the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is the most active politician ahead of the…