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Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment. The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, handed down the sentence on counts one, four, five, and six, opting for life imprisonment

November 20, 2025

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2027 Presidency: Jonathan Constitutionally Eligible To Run – Cousin

A cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert has insisted that Jonathan remains constitutionally and legally qualified to contest the 2027 presidential election. His statement comes amid mounting calls from stakeholders who believe Jonathan is the only opposition figure capable of

by News Editor

September 2, 2025

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2027: Wike Warns Bauchi Gov Against Reintegrating Obi Into PDP

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed against moves to bring former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, back into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a media parley on Monday in Abuja,

by News Editor

September 2, 2025

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North-West Leads FEC Approvals With N5.97tn Projects Under Tinubu

The North-West geopolitical zone has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of Federal Executive Council (FEC) approvals under President Bola Tinubu, with projects valued at N5.97 trillion. This represents over 40 percent of the N10.92 trillion worth of projects approved so far, according

by News Editor

September 2, 2025

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Okonkwo: PDP’s 2027 Zoning Move A ‘Deception’, Not Equity

Veteran actor and Labour Party chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing it of deceiving Nigerians with its declaration that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket has been zoned to the South. In a statement on Sunday, Okonkwo argued

by News Editor

September 2, 2025

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Patience Jonathan Urges Husband To Shun 2027 Presidential Race

Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has advised her husband, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, against contesting the 2027 presidential election. Speaking at a recent women’s programme, Mrs Jonathan said the demands of leading Nigeria are overwhelming and that no former leader should attempt

by News Editor

September 2, 2025

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Keyamo Warns PDP Against Fielding Jonathan, Obi In 2027

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has cautioned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could face serious electoral setbacks in 2027 if it fields either former President Goodluck Jonathan or ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate.

by News Editor

September 1, 2025

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Fubara, Rivers Assembly To Return September 18 To Work With New LG Officials – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, along with the State House of Assembly, will be reinstated on September 18 to work with newly elected

by News Editor

August 31, 2025

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Wike Reclaims Political Stronghold In Rivers After Supreme Court Nullifies Fubara’s LG Polls

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has regained political control in his home state after months of a bitter face-off with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Wike reasserted his dominance on Saturday as

by News Editor

August 31, 2025

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Wike: Rivers State Of Emergency Ends September 18

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured that the state of emergency in Rivers State will be lifted on September 18. Wike gave the assurance on Saturday after casting his vote in the ongoing local government elections in the

by News Editor

August 31, 2025

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ADC Moves To Draft Jonathan For 2027 Presidential Race

A powerful bloc within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is making moves to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race. A source close to both Jonathan and the ADC disclosed on Friday that the former president is “seriously considering”

by News Editor

August 30, 2025

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Jonathan Denies Withdrawing From 2027 Presidential Race

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race to preserve Southern unity. The rebuttal came through his cousin, Azibaola Robert, who in a post on his verified Facebook page on Friday described the publication

by News Editor

August 30, 2025

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2027: NNPP Not My Party, Open To Talks With Anyone – Kwankwaso

National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said the party remains open to discussions with other political parties, individuals, or coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the NNPP National Executive Committee (NEC)

by News Editor

August 30, 2025

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NCoS Spends N14bn Feeding Awaiting Trial Inmates In Eight Months

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed that it spent more than N14 billion feeding inmates awaiting trial between January and August 2025. Official records show that the population of individuals held without trial has steadily increased over the past eight months.

by News Editor

August 29, 2025

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PDP Weighs Jonathan, Obi As Possible 2027 Presidential Candidates

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is considering former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi among its possible southern candidates for the 2027 presidential election. Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, made the disclosure

by News Editor

August 29, 2025

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Atiku Demands Probe Into ‘Contrived’ Osun Voter Registration Figures

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as “contrived” voter registration figures recorded in Osun State, warning that Nigeria’s electoral credibility could be undermined if the anomaly is ignored. Speaking through his Media Adviser,

by News Editor

August 29, 2025

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Politics - Page 16

Nnamdi Kanu Gets Life Sentence in Abuja Federal High Court

2027 Presidency: Jonathan Constitutionally Eligible To Run – Cousin

2027: Wike Warns Bauchi Gov Against Reintegrating Obi Into PDP

North-West Leads FEC Approvals With N5.97tn Projects Under Tinubu

Okonkwo: PDP’s 2027 Zoning Move A ‘Deception’, Not Equity

Patience Jonathan Urges Husband To Shun 2027 Presidential Race

Keyamo Warns PDP Against Fielding Jonathan, Obi In 2027

Fubara, Rivers Assembly To Return September 18 To Work With New LG Officials – Wike

Wike Reclaims Political Stronghold In Rivers After Supreme Court Nullifies Fubara’s LG Polls

Wike: Rivers State Of Emergency Ends September 18

ADC Moves To Draft Jonathan For 2027 Presidential Race

Jonathan Denies Withdrawing From 2027 Presidential Race

2027: NNPP Not My Party, Open To Talks With Anyone – Kwankwaso

NCoS Spends N14bn Feeding Awaiting Trial Inmates In Eight Months

PDP Weighs Jonathan, Obi As Possible 2027 Presidential Candidates

Atiku Demands Probe Into ‘Contrived’ Osun Voter Registration Figures

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