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The sudden wave of defections from Nigeria's major opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sent shockwaves through the country's political landscape. In the span of a few weeks, prominent figures, including governors and lawmakers, have defected to the APC, leaving their respective
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Virginia set the stage for historic elections this year, with primary races determining the top posts in Richmond. The November ballot features two candidates for governor, neither of whom faced primary opposition from within their party. The contest has added resonance due to the impact of federal workforce cuts carried
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The European Parliament has voiced its strong condemnation of the military junta's dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali. The parliamentarians expressed alarm at the further deterioration of the domestic situation and the shrinking of public and civic space in the country. They
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In a concerted effort to discredit the interim government and Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, a false claim began circulating on social media and a propaganda website, suggesting that the public does not support elections in February 2026. However, the press wing of the interim government vehemently denies these claims,
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The Victorian Liberal Party is contemplating a bailout plan to save its former leader, John Pesutto, from financial ruin. The proposal involves Vapold, the party's investment arm, providing a $1.5 million loan to Pesutto to cover his outstanding legal costs, which amount to $2.3 million. In
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Nigeria's opposition parties are facing a severe threat to their existence as members continue to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in large numbers. The opposition parties have vowed to "capture power" from the APC and oust President Bola Tinubu from office, but their
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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has urged the country's opposition parties to put their internal affairs in order ahead of the 2027 general elections, amidst claims that his administration is destabilizing the opposition to establish a one-party state. Speaking at the commissioning of the newly completed Left-Hand
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, for their internal crisis, stating that it has no obligation to intervene. APC highlighted the gains under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, emphasizing democratic principles and progress. Key Takeaways: * APC
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, dismissing the notion that Nigeria is heading towards a one-party state. Speaking during his Democracy Day address at the National Assembly, Tinubu attributed the failed attempt to create a one-party state in 2003 to his own resilience and the nation&
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In a joint session of the National Assembly marking the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu dismissed concerns about turning Nigeria into a one-party state, emphasizing the country's commitment to a multiparty democracy. Despite rebuking opposition parties struggling with internal crises and high-profile defections, Tinubu reiterated the
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The decision of Hon. Hakeem Amode, former spokesperson of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to leave the party for the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) marks a significant blow to the opposition party. Amode cited several reasons for his departure, including internal conflicts, lack of
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Democratic Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania called out his fellow party members for failing to strongly condemn the violence and vandalism during the protests in Los Angeles over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts and policies. Fetterman expressed his frustration on social media, sharing a photo of a
