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NNPC Has Not Added N20,000 To Federation Account This Year – El-Rufai Says

8 Political Reasons Nasir El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination Failed, According to Insiders

In 2023, Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Governor of Kaduna State, was nominated by President Bola Tinubu for a ministerial post. What seemed like a routine cabinet appointment turned into a highly publicized controversy when the Senate of Nigeria withheld confirmation, citing security concerns from

March 9, 2026

The PDP Predicament: A Party at Crossroads According To Festus Keyamo

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6 Political Stakes Behind the Appeal Court Judgment on PDP’s Ibadan Leadership Dispute

Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is once again at the center of political drama following a landmark Appeal Court judgment on March 9, 2026. Sitting in Abuja, a three-member panel upheld the Federal High Court ruling of October 31, 2025, invalidating the

March 9, 2026

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7 Possible Outcomes of the PDP Reconciliation Efforts Led by Bala Mohammed

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been grappling with deep internal divisions since the aftermath of the 2023 general elections. Disputes over leadership, presidential ambitions, and factional loyalties have continued to strain relationships among some of the party’s

March 9, 2026

Opinion·Politics

The Bwala Interview and the Limits of Political Damage Control

In a recent interview on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head programme, Daniel Bwala, media adviser to Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, found himself defending his boss against criticisms he once publicly made. At several points, he denied proven evidence that was glaring

March 9, 2026

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Appeal Court Dismisses Turaki Faction’s Appeal, Upholds Suspension of Anyanwu, Three Others in PDP Crisis

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Tanimu Turaki, affirming an earlier ruling that halted the party’s disputed national convention and deepening the legal battle over

March 9, 2026

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APGA Asks Defecting Lawmakers Abaribe, Ikwechegh to Vacate National Assembly Seats

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Abia State has called on two federal lawmakers, Enyinnaya Abaribe and Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, to vacate their seats in the National Assembly after defecting from the party. APGA said the lawmakers were elected on its

March 8, 2026

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PDP Elects New Local Government Leaders in Bayelsa

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has elected new leaders across its eight local government areas following party congresses held over the weekend, officials said. The exercise was conducted peacefully, with consensus arrangements used in selecting party executives in several

March 8, 2026

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ADC Reserves 40% of Party Positions for Women — Spokesman

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said 40 percent of leadership positions in the party are reserved for women across all levels of its structure, as it reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion in politics. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi,

March 8, 2026

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Former Presidential Aide Rejects Claims of Soludo’s Arrogance, Says Second Term Will Be Better

A former aide to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Handel Okoli, has dismissed claims that Charles Soludo is arrogant or unwilling to listen to advice in the conduct of state affairs. Okoli, who served as Special Assistant on Labour during the Obasanjo administration,

March 8, 2026

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Obi Vows to Challenge New Electoral Law

Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and said he would challenge the country’s new electoral law in court, alleging it could undermine the credibility of the 2027 elections. Obi, the

March 8, 2026

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ADC Slams Tinubu Over Ambassadorial Postings, Calls Move ‘Diplomatic Blunder’

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent announcement of ambassadorial postings, describing the move as a diplomatic blunder that exposes Nigeria to international embarrassment, Prime Business Africa reports. In a statement issued on

March 7, 2026

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Dangote Cement Records 20% Increase in 2025 Revenue

Dangote Cement Plc reported a 20.3 percent rise in revenue

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British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has announced plans to reduce

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8 Political Reasons Nasir El-Rufai’s Ministerial Nomination Failed, According to Insiders

6 Political Stakes Behind the Appeal Court Judgment on PDP’s Ibadan Leadership Dispute

7 Possible Outcomes of the PDP Reconciliation Efforts Led by Bala Mohammed

The Bwala Interview and the Limits of Political Damage Control

Appeal Court Dismisses Turaki Faction’s Appeal, Upholds Suspension of Anyanwu, Three Others in PDP Crisis

APGA Asks Defecting Lawmakers Abaribe, Ikwechegh to Vacate National Assembly Seats

PDP Elects New Local Government Leaders in Bayelsa

ADC Reserves 40% of Party Positions for Women — Spokesman

Former Presidential Aide Rejects Claims of Soludo’s Arrogance, Says Second Term Will Be Better

Obi Vows to Challenge New Electoral Law

ADC Slams Tinubu Over Ambassadorial Postings, Calls Move ‘Diplomatic Blunder’

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