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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries for the Aba South State Assembly and Aba South/Aba North Federal House of Representatives seats ended in chaos on Friday at the Aba Recreation Club, triggering widespread criticism over allegations of violence, vote-buying, and electoral malpractice.The exercise, which was expected to produce candidates ahead of the 2027...

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, promising a government built on partnership, inclusion, and shared decision-making.Speaking at the party’s national convention in Abuja, Obi said an NDC administration would move away...

Governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have given President Bola Tinubu a 100 percent performance rating, praising his administration’s reforms and describing him as the founder of a “new Nigeria.”The endorsement came during a high-profile visit by members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) to the president in...

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has formally ratified former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election after armed police officers barricaded the venue of its planned convention in Abuja.  The faction, led by Kabiru Turaki, had scheduled a Special National Convention at the A-Class Event Centre...

Fresh controversy has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State following explosive allegations from the camp of former Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu (JOK), over the conduct of the party’s governorship primary election held on May 25, 2026.In a strongly worded statement issued by the JOK Media Team,...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved waivers for former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, clearing both politicians to contest senatorial seats under the party’s platform in the 2027 general elections.  According to the party, Omo-Agege will contest...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, days after the conclusion of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary that produced Atiku as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 presidential election.  The meeting, which took place in Abuja, comes amid ongoing efforts within the ADC...

Fresh legal concerns are reportedly emerging around the Labour Party’s preparations for the 2027 Abia State House of Assembly election in Aba North Constituency following the emergence of Mrs. Florence Ijeoma Ehuchie as an aspirant under the party’s platform.  Political observers and party stakeholders are said to be raising questions over potential judicial...

Former Abia Central Senator, Distinguished Senator Nkechi Justina Nwaogu, has officially parted ways with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and is set to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the Abia Central Senatorial Primary Election.Nwaogu, a former member of the House of Representatives and a two-term senator representing Abia Central...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election after securing a decisive victory in the party’s nationwide presidential primary.  According to the officially announced results, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes out of the total votes cast to defeat his closest...