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  • Rabiu Kwankwaso Open To Deputy Role With Peter Obi For 2027 Elections

    . Rabiu Kwankwaso Open To Deputy Role With Peter Obi For 2027 Elections

     Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has expressed a potential willingness to run as the deputy to Peter Obi of the Labour Party in the upcoming 2027 elections. In a recent video that gained traction on social media platform X, the former governor of Kano State revealed his openness
  • [ "Teargas Used To Disrupt Local Government Elections In Port-Harcourt" - Witnesses

    .[. "Teargas Used To Disrupt Local Government Elections In Port-Harcourt" - Witnesses

     Local government elections in Rivers State faced chaos on Saturday, October 5, when police officers allegedly used teargas at voter stations in Elekahia Primary School, causing significant disruptions during the electoral process.Witnesses reported that around 20 patrol vans filled with heavily armed personnel arrived at the polling station and di
  • Violence Erupts In Rivers State Local Government Elections, Gunshots Reported In Wike’s Hometown

    . Violence Erupts In Rivers State Local Government Elections, Gunshots Reported In Wike’s Hometown

     The ongoing local government elections in Rivers State took a violent turn as heavy gunfire erupted in Rumuepirikom, the home community of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike.Reports from *Vanguard* indicate that unidentified individuals entered the community before the election and warned residents to stay indoors. As
  • BREAKING! Rivers State Local Government Elections Set To Proceed Amid PDP Opposition

    . BREAKING! Rivers State Local Government Elections Set To Proceed Amid PDP Opposition

     The local government elections in Rivers State are set to proceed as scheduled, despite calls from stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to postpone the process. Reports from Daily Post indicate that both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials have been delivered to various Registration and A
  • Explosion Rocks Rivers APC Secretariat Amid Local Government Elections (Video)

    .. Explosion Rocks Rivers APC Secretariat Amid Local Government Elections (Video)

     An explosion early Saturday morning rocked the Rivers State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Chief Tony Okocha. The blast, which occurred just hours before local government elections, caused significant damage to the building, destroying the gate, shattering windows and doors, and damaging other property within the premi
  • Wike’s Loyalists Call For Suspension Of Saturday LG Elections As They Kick Against Gov. Fubara

    . Wike’s Loyalists Call For Suspension Of Saturday LG Elections As They Kick Against Gov. Fubara

     Some members of the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)loyal to the minister of Federal Capital Territor, Nyesom Wike has urged for immediate intervention to stop the state government from ignoring court rulings, warning that such disobedience could result in lawlessness.The state chairman of the PDP, Aaron Chukwuemeka, appe
  • Gov Fubara Imposes Two Days Holiday, Strict Movement restrictions for upcoming LG elections

    . Gov Fubara Imposes Two Days Holiday, Strict Movement restrictions for upcoming LG elections

     Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared October 3 and 4 2024, as public holidays.The move is aimed at allowing residents ample time to travel to their respective communities to participate in the Local Government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024.In a state-wide broadcast from Government House, Port Harcourt, Govern
  • Independent Candidates' Bill To Compete Elections Passes First Reading

    . Independent Candidates' Bill To Compete Elections Passes First Reading

     The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill amending the 1999 Constitution for first reading.The proposed law is titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Allow for the Participation of Candidates Who Are Not Sponsored by Political Parties in the Pres
  • Saraki Reacts As APC Wins All Local Govt Elections In Kwara State

    . Saraki Reacts As APC Wins All Local Govt Elections In Kwara State

     Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has reacted after the All Progressives Congress won all the 16 local government areas in the recently concluded LG election. Slamming the results, Saraki said Kwara State is now led by chairmen and councillors who lack legitimacy and the people’s mandate. His remarks followed the Kwara State Independent Elec
  • Edo: 'Nigerian Elections Monetized, Now Selections' – Pastor Giwa

    . Edo: 'Nigerian Elections Monetized, Now Selections' – Pastor Giwa

     The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has lamented that Nigerian elections are now being monetized. According to him, elections in Nigeria are now for the highest bidder. Pastor Giwa said electoral officers are being used to “select” and not as umpires superintending over the election of leaders. He s
  • EDO: INEC Real Problem Of Nigerian Elections Says Sam Amadi

    . EDO: INEC Real Problem Of Nigerian Elections Says Sam Amadi

     The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, on Wednesday, described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the real problem with elections in Nigeria.Amadi said the opposition political parties always believe that INEC would help them rig the next elections.Posting on X, Amadi wrote: “The real
  • US Elections: 'I Won't Run In 2028 If I Lose In November' - Trump Promise

    . US Elections: 'I Won't Run In 2028 If I Lose In November' - Trump Promise

     Republican candidate, Donald Trump has stated that if he loses in the November 5 election against Vice President Kamala Harris, he will not contest in 2028. “No, I don’t. I think … that will be it. I don’t see that at all,” he told TV host Sharyl Attkisson on Sunday, September 22, when asked about vying for the White House for a third ti
  • PDP Dominates Enugu Council Elections, Secures All Chairmanship Positions

    . PDP Dominates Enugu Council Elections, Secures All Chairmanship Positions

     In a decisive victory, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed all chairmanship positions in the recent local council elections held in Enugu State. The results were announced by Prof. Christian Ngwu, Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), who praised the electoral process for its fairness and transparency.Ng
  • Police Arrest Two Political Thugs in Edo State, Seize Firearms Ahead Of Elections (Photo)

    .. Police Arrest Two Political Thugs in Edo State, Seize Firearms Ahead Of Elections (Photo)

     The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended two political thugs during an overnight raid in various locations across Edo State. This was disclosed in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Saturday, September 21, as part of efforts to curb electoral violence ahead of the upcoming elections.According to the statement,
  • NDLEA Reveals 20 Aspirants For Kano LGA Elections Tested Positive For Drugs

    . NDLEA Reveals 20 Aspirants For Kano LGA Elections Tested Positive For Drugs

     The Nigerian Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) commander in Kano State, Abubakar Ahmad, has noted that 20 aspirants for the upcoming local government election in the state all tested positive for drugs.It was alleged that the persons are from the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party..They were stated to have tested positive for substances includ
  • VIDEO; President Putin Vows Russia Will Support Kamala Harris In US Elections

    . VIDEO; President Putin Vows Russia Will Support Kamala Harris In US Elections

     Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that he is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. election.Speaking at an economic forum in the far-eastern city of Vladivostok on Thursday, September 4, Putin said it was the “sacred duty” of the Russian army to do everything to “throw the enemy (Ukraine) out” of the borde
  • Moment Thugs Descend On SDP Candidate Shortly After Supreme Court Upheld Gov Ododo's Elections

    . Moment Thugs Descend On SDP Candidate Shortly After Supreme Court Upheld Gov Ododo's Elections

    Suspected political thugs this evening assaulted the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi state, Murtala Ajaka at the Supreme Court moments after the apex court upheld the election of APC's Usman Ododo as the Governor of the State. Ajaka had filed a suit in the apex court challenging the emergence of Ododo as th
  • PDP Will Die If Atiku Gets The Presidential Ticket For 2027 Elections - Primate Ayodele

    . PDP Will Die If Atiku Gets The Presidential Ticket For 2027 Elections - Primate Ayodele

     Primate Elijah Ayodele, the spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the potential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election. Primate Ayodele cautioned that if the PDP grants Atiku its presidential ticket for 2027,
  • Galaxy Backbone Defends Against 27 Million Cyber Attacks During 2023 Elections, MD Reveals

    .. Galaxy Backbone Defends Against 27 Million Cyber Attacks During 2023 Elections, MD Reveals

     In a significant disclosure, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, Managing Director of Galaxy Backbone Ltd., revealed that the company thwarted approximately 27 million cyber attacks on its systems during the 2023 General Elections. Adeyanju shared this information during a courtesy visit from Malam Jibrin Baba-Ndace, Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON)
  • BBNaija S9: ‘Kiddwaya’s Dad Sponsored Elections Of Five Sitting Governors’ – Ben Claims

    . BBNaija S9: ‘Kiddwaya’s Dad Sponsored Elections Of Five Sitting Governors’ – Ben Claims

     Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Ben has claimed that former season 5 housemate, Kiddwaya’s dad, Terry Waya, sponsored the elections of five sitting governors in Nigeria.He also claimed that Kiddwaya gave a fellow housemate from season 5 N10 million after the show.Ben made the claims during a conversation with fellow housemates on Sunday ni
  • Trump Will Bury Kamala at The Polls - Femi Fani Kayode Weighs in on US Elections

    . Trump Will Bury Kamala at The Polls - Femi Fani Kayode Weighs in on US Elections

     Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has claimed that Donald Trump would defeat the incumbent US Vice President, Kamala Harris, during the 2024 presidential election.Fani-Kayode said this in a post on X, in reaction to the President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential race.Biden on Sunday, announced his withdrawal from the 202
  • How Peter Obi Betrayed Atiku in 2019 – Doyin Okupe Opens up on Why He Dumped LP

    . How Peter Obi Betrayed Atiku in 2019 – Doyin Okupe Opens up on Why He Dumped LP

     Doyin Okupe, who was the Director-General of the Labour Party’s presidential campaign in the 2023 election, has claimed that that the candidate of the party, Peter Obi, betrayed the Peoples Democracy Party’s candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to contest the election.Okupe insinuated that Obi’s presidential interest forced him to go against Atiku, wh
  • Osun PDP Senator, Olalere Oyewumi Admits To Vote Buying In 2023 Elections, Sparking Controversy (Video)

    .. Osun PDP Senator, Olalere Oyewumi Admits To Vote Buying In 2023 Elections, Sparking Controversy (Video)

     Olalere Oyewumi, a federal lawmaker representing Osun West District under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stirred controversy by admitting to engaging in vote buying during the 2023 general elections.In a viral video that has sparked widespread reactions, Oyewumi, who also serves as the Deputy Minority Senate Leader, candidly recounted his
  • Delta State Councillorship Candidate, Jumi Odaji Passes Away Weeks Before LG Elections

    . Delta State Councillorship Candidate, Jumi Odaji Passes Away Weeks Before LG Elections

     In a sudden and tragic development, Hon Jumi Odaji, a candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking re-election as councillor for Bowen Ward 20 (Agbassa & Alders Town) in Warri South Local Government Area, has passed away. Odaji was vying for a second term in the upcoming local government council elections scheduled for July 13 in
  • 'APC Can No Longer Win Elections Without Rigging' – EX Party Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman

    . 'APC Can No Longer Win Elections Without Rigging' – EX Party Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman

     Former Director General of Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, and immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North West of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman has revealed something troubling about the ruling party. He said that the party can no longer win elections without rigging. Lukman, in a statement on Wednesday said he fo
  • Rapper, MI Abaga Reveals How Wizkid Rejected N15 Billion During 2023 Elections

    . Rapper, MI Abaga Reveals How Wizkid Rejected N15 Billion During 2023 Elections

     Popular Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga, has made a shocking revelation that Wizkid, a prominent singer, was offered a staggering $10 million (over N15 billion) by a Nigerian political party during a recent general electionAccording to MI, the party recognized Wizkid’s significant social influence and attempted to buy his support.However, Wizkid decli
  • Chad Prime Minister, Resigns After Losing Presidential Elections

    . Chad Prime Minister, Resigns After Losing Presidential Elections

     Chadian Prime Minister Succes Masra has tendered his resignation letter two weeks after he lost the presidential elections to the junta.Masra communicated his letter to the newly elected junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday.The PM confirmed this in a post on his Facebook page, which was authenticated by his team to AFP. “I’ve just
  • Peter Obi Visits Atiku in Abuja as Speculation of Unified Front For 2027 Elections Intensifies

    . Peter Obi Visits Atiku in Abuja as Speculation of Unified Front For 2027 Elections Intensifies

     Peter Obi, the Labour (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has visited his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, in a surprise move that may not be unconnected with the 2027 presidential poll.Mr Abubakar, a former vice president, announced Mr Obi’s visit in a tweet on Monday afternoon, “It was m
  • Peter Obi Indicates Potential Departure From Labour Party Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    . Peter Obi Indicates Potential Departure From Labour Party Ahead Of 2027 Elections

     Speculation surrounding the political future of former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has intensified following his recent remarks hinting at a possible departure from the party ahead of the 2027 election cycle.During a virtual engagement with supporters on his Verified X space, hosted by Parall
  • 'Odumodublvck Has Been In The Industry Since 2019, He Started As A Manager' – Oxlade Reveals

    . 'Odumodublvck Has Been In The Industry Since 2019, He Started As A Manager' – Oxlade Reveals

     Singer Ikuforiji Olaitan popularly known as Oxlade has made some interesting revelation about his colleague Odumodublvck. According to him, the singer has been in the music industry for a long time without stardom. Oxlade added that Odumodublvck began as a manager before becoming famous. Oxlade revealed this during an interview with Joey Akan on

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