From Jideofor Jones Former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 elections after securing 6,499 votes at the party’s primary in Abuja. PRP National Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, described the exercise as free and credible. However, the campaign team of fellow…
From Marcus Nkire Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to pursue far-reaching reforms aimed at rebuilding Nigeria’s political and economic systems. Sowore, who previously contested for the presidency under the African Action Congress (AAC), said his decision to return to…
The Member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh (Onyeocha N’Aba), has officially been cleared by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party to contest the party’s House of Representatives primary election ahead of the 2027 general elections. The clearance certificate, issued by the party leadership, confirms that Ikwechegh…
From Ude Nwokocha The political momentum behind the member representing Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh (Onyeocha N’Aba), received a significant boost this week as key Labour Party stakeholders across Abia State reaffirmed their support for his re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strong demonstration of…
From Jonah Idaho Ndubuisi Nkire has formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives, representing Obingwa, Ugwunagbo, and Osisioma Federal Constituency of Abia State. Nkire confirmed his ambition on Tuesday through a series of photographs showing him with the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form, signalling his readiness to…
From Jonah Idaho Pioneer Leader of Caucus, Abia State branch of the All Progressives Congress APC, Chief Sam Nkire has called for an immediate cessation to the media exchanges between the followers of the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzo Kalu and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu. Speaking…
From Jonah Idaho Pioneer Leader of Caucus, Abia State branch of the All Progressives Congress APC, Chief Sam Nkire has called for an immediate cessation to the media exchanges between the followers of the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzo Kalu and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu. Speaking…
From Kevin Ezih Celebrity barman and socialite, , popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has announced plans to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections. Okechukwu made the declaration in a video shared via his Instagram page on Tuesday, revealing his intention to represent the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal…
From Marcus Nkire A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to refrain from recognising or taking part in any state congresses conducted by a caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, the presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, ruled that the tenure of the…
From Dele George Nigeria’s former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has secured a $1.2 million (about ₦1.9 billion) lobbying contract in the United States as he intensifies preparations ahead of a potential presidential primary within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Details contained in filings with the U.S. Department of Justice show the agreement was signed on…
