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Court ruling: Don’t set Nigeria on fire over 2027 – ADC to APC
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Court ruling: Don’t set Nigeria on fire over 2027 – ADC to APC

…warns against using courts to cripple opposition By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against setting Nigeria on fire in its desperation to retain power in 2027, accusing the ruling party of using the judiciary to cripple the opposition and undermine democratic competition. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC linked the timing of the judgment by Justice Peter Lifu, barely 24 hours after its massive presidential campaign rally in Sokoto, to what it described as the…

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I now take English classes to speak fluently – MC Oluomo
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I now take English classes to speak fluently – MC Oluomo

The President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has disclosed that he is taking English lessons to improve his spoken communication. Speaking in Yoruba, MC Oluomo admitted that he and Lege Miami were not fluent in English, revealing that he had enrolled for lessons to improve his proficiency in the language.

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2027: Opposition coalition demands audit of voter register
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2027: Opposition coalition demands audit of voter register

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Nigeria’s opposition alliance, the Coalition for Democracy, formerly known as G100, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress APC of rigging the rules before the votes, saying Nigeria cannot have free elections without free political competition. The Committee also cited “one particularly disturbing incident” in which a local government chairman reportedly told residents to vote for the APC or leave their community.

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2027: INEC chairman seeks traditional rulers’ support for credible polls
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2027: INEC chairman seeks traditional rulers’ support for credible polls

BVAS storage centre in Kogi By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has sought the support of traditional rulers in Kogi State for the conduct of peaceful, transparent and credible elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. Earlier, Amupitan commissioned the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) storage centre at the INEC state headquarters in Lokoja as part of efforts to strengthen the commission’s operational infrastructure ahead of future elections.

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Politics Is Expensive All Over The World, Wike Defends High Billboard Prices In Abuja
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Politics Is Expensive All Over The World, Wike Defends High Billboard Prices In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended the high costs of placing adverts on billboards in the state as the country gears up for the forthcoming general elections in 2027. Wike spoke to journalists during his monthly media chat in Port Harcourt on Thursday, following outcry by several opposition parties over access to communication media through which voters can be reached, as they jostle for votes.

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2027: NDC chairman urges grassroots mobilisation
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2027: NDC chairman urges grassroots mobilisation

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, has urged party leaders, members and supporters to take the party’s message to communities across the country. Zuwoghe made the call during a strategic meeting with NDC leaders in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, which brought together members of the local government and ward executive committees across the 17 wards.

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Otu condemns attack on Obi’s convoy, orders arrests
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Otu condemns attack on Obi’s convoy, orders arrests

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has condemned the attack on the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, in Calabar, directing security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible. “I extend my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies to Mr Peter Obi and his team over the deeply disturbing incident that occurred yesterday during his campaign visit to our state capital,” Otu said.

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Minister tells energy suppliers to do more to help households tackle unpaid bills this winter
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Minister tells energy suppliers to do more to help households tackle unpaid bills this winter

Bosses from Great Britain’s biggest energy companies called to meeting as part of government’s debt relief plan An energy minister has told the bosses of Great Britain’s biggest energy suppliers to do more to help households get on top of their unpaid energy bills this winter, before the government spends almost £2.5bn to help write off the country’s record high debts. Energy bosses were summoned to a roundtable meeting on Thursday to discuss the government’s plan to pay down the energy debts of about 2.4m of the hardest-hit households.

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Democrats take back Congress: What it means for Donald Trump
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Democrats take back Congress: What it means for Donald Trump

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have dramatically reshaped Washington, with Democrats projected to regain control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Democrats made gains in several traditionally Republican states, while historic victories were recorded in key gubernatorial and congressional races.

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