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The opposition coalition movement, aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu's second term ambition, is grappling with several challenges, including presidential ambitions of key actors and the choice of party to adopt for the coalition. Former presidential candidate, Chief Martin Onovo, has warned that it would be difficult for
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The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has persisted in its efforts to convince Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to join the APC, citing a directive from the national leadership of the party. This development has sparked opposition from some APC leaders in Plateau State, who believe that Mutfwang'
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The New Democratic Party (NDP) has been denied official party status in the House of Commons following the recent federal election, where they fell to seven seats from 24. This decision was made by Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals, citing the 1963 Senate and House of Commons Act,
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South Korea is on the cusp of its presidential election, with Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party leading in recent opinion polls. According to a Gallup Korea survey, Lee Jae-myung has a 49% approval rate, while Kim Moon-soo of the ruling People Power Party trails behind with 35%. The gap
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As moves to oust President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power in 2027 gain momentum, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's (LP) presidential candidate, is facing a dilemma over his 2027 presidential ambitions. Sources close to Obi suggest that he is weighing the options of
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The latest Gallup Korea poll indicates that Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae Myung is the favourite to win South Korea's upcoming presidential election, slated for June 3. With 49% of the public's support, Lee Jae Myung holds a significant 14 percentage point lead over his main
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Israel's Democratic Party leader, Yair Golan, has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of corruption and exploiting soldiers and workers to maintain his power. The accusation came after Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu has instructed the government to finalize the 2026 state budget by August, a move seen as
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Venezuelans are voting on Sunday in a crucial electoral event, with the opposition urging a boycott amidst a worsening crisis. The vote is seen as a test for President Nicolas Maduro's government, which has been facing increasing pressure from various quarters. The elections, which were originally scheduled for
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Ugandan opposition parties have heavily criticized the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party legislators for passing a Bill allowing the military to try civilians, sparking outrage and concern over the erosion of democratic safeguards. The Supreme Court had previously stripped the court martial of the power to try civilians, but
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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) appears to be grappling with internal crises ahead of the 2027 general elections, with members accusing the party leadership of fueling the crisis for personal interests. The party's National Working Committee (NWC) recently made appointments to fill three vacant positions, but the leadership
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Kemi Badenoch's performance at Prime Minister's Questions left many in the House of Commons stunned, as she appeared to deliberately miss the opportunity to land a critical blow against Labour Leader Keir Starmer. In a bizarre display, Badenoch stuck to her prepared script, ignoring the chance
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once again turned to former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, to lead a reconciliation committee aimed at addressing the party's internal crisis. This marks Saraki's second attempt at peacemaking, having previously led a similar committee in 2020. The
