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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against fielding former President Goodluck Jonathan or Peter Obi as its presidential candidate in 2027. Keyamo warned that the opposition party risks serious consequences if it relies on either Jonathan or Obi, citing constitutional
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Nigeria's opposition parties have expressed concern over a directive from the Kaduna State Police Command, which requires hotels and event centers to obtain prior clearance from security agencies before hosting political meetings or gatherings. The directive follows a recent attack on a meeting of the African Democratic Congress
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election, citing the former president's desire to maintain his international reputation as a statesman. Wike expressed his concerns during a monthly media chat, where he also criticized those promoting
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The Progressives Network For Tinubu (PNT) has declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. With a goal of canvassing 80 percent votes across political parties and interest groups in Ondo State, the group vows to ensure Ondo State surpasses the number
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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, has committed the party to maximizing the extraction of oil and gas from the North Sea. Speaking in Aberdeen, Mrs. Badenoch announced plans to overhaul the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) and rename it the North Sea Authority, with a mandate to extract
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The local government elections held in Rivers State on Saturday have sparked widespread controversy, with the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declaring the All Progressives Congress (APC) victorious in 20 out of 23 local government areas (LGAs). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured wins in only three LGAs: Obio-Akpor,
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Former Bayelsa governor, Goodluck Jonathan's cousin, Azibaola Robert, has dismissed concerns over Jonathan's eligibility to contest in the 2027 presidential election, stating that his cousin is 100% qualified to run. Robert made this assertion in response to critics, including Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus
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The just-concluded chairmanship and councillorship elections in Rivers State have seen the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerge victorious in 20 out of the 23 local government areas. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured significant wins in key urban strongholds, including Port Harcourt City and Obio/Akpor councils. The elections witnessed
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) made a landslide victory in the recent local elections in Rivers State, according to the Punch newspaper. The APC won in 20 out of the 23 councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured victories in only three councils. The low voter turnout marred the
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A growing debate in Britain about the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and its impact on immigration policy has significant implications for Northern Ireland's place in the UK. The issue is not just a matter of numbers, but a test of the union's resilience. As
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has broken away from some of his Democrat colleagues to endorse a popular oyster farmer and former U.S. Marine in his bid to win Maine's hotly contested Senate race. Graham Platner, known online as "the oysterman," is attempting to oust beleaguered
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is mounting pressure on former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election on its platform, but Jonathan has yet to confirm his ambition. The PDP hopes to use Jonathan's popularity and acceptance in the North to regain power in 2027, but
