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Politics

July 10, 2026

Tinubu govt frustrating me; I may be dead before 2027 presidential election: Peter Obi

“I might not even be alive. I’m telling you. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything,” Mr Obi claimed.

Peter Obi
July 10, 2026

Edo govt didn’t invite FRSC to participate in LG election: Official

The Federal Road Safety Corps says it will not participate in Saturday’s local government election in Edo because it was not invited.

Edo FRSC
July 10, 2026

ADC, APC, NDC, PDP face legal threat over exorbitant nomination fees

The Citizens Platform for Political Inclusion has issued pre-action notices to major political parties over exorbitant nomination and expression-of-interest fees.

PDP, APC, NDC, ADC
July 10, 2026

Adamawa govt warns against defacing public infrastructure with campaign posters

The Adamawa government says the conviction and N3 million fine imposed on an ADC governorship aspirant signal stricter enforcement of laws against defacing public infrastructure.

Governor Ahmadu Fintri of Adamawa
July 9, 2026

ADC faction withdraws from Edo LG election, cites credibility concerns

“There is no point participating in an election whose result has already been determined before the exercise is conducted,” Mr Osaze said.

African Democratic Party (ADC)
July 9, 2026

Edo PDP boycotts LG election

The PDP alleged that the process is rooted in illegality and constitutional violations.

PDP
July 9, 2026

Liberians will never forget what Nigeria did for them: Official

“Nigeria is a country that Liberia will never forget. Why? Because this country was there for us through our darkest period in history,” said Ms Davis.

July 9, 2026

Ebonyi: Labour Party leaders defect to APC, endorse Gov Nwifuru

A group of prominent Labour Party leaders in Ebonyi has defected to the All Progressives Congress, declaring support for Governor Francis Nwifuru.

Francis Nwifuru
July 9, 2026

PDP women’s leader backs Adebutu’s governorship bid in Ogun

“We believe strongly in our mission, and when women believe in something, they commit themselves fully to it,” Ms Ogunshe said.

Oladipupo Adebutu
July 9, 2026

APC best option for Nigeria in 2027 elections, says party chieftain

The APC chieftain acknowledged concerns about inflation, the high cost of living, and the challenges facing the country amid ongoing economic reforms.

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