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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has zones its 2027 presidential ticket, for a single four-year term, to southern Nigeria.The decision followed the approval of a motion proposed at the party’s National Convention by Afam Victor Ogene, the member representing Ogbaru Constituency of Anambra State in the House of Representatives.Delegates at the convention approved the motionAdditionally, it was determined that following the completion of the four-year term, the presidential ticket will be automatically allocated to the North.The resolution has paved the way for Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State, along with other southern candidates, to proceed to purchase the party’s presidential nomination form ahead of the primaries.Obi and a former Kano State Governor,...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has officially obtained his payment receipt for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 general elections.The development was announced by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a post shared on its official 𝕏 account on Saturday.According to the party, payment for the ₦90 million presidential nomination form was completed on May 8, 2026.Atiku, who is a prominent member of the ADC, is among the aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 election.In its statement, the party described the move as another important step in Nigeria’s evolving democratic process and growing calls for national renewal.The ADC stated that the formal presentation of the nomination forms is ...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds.The anti-corruption agency announced the development in a notice released on its official platform on Friday.According to the EFCC, members of the public with useful information regarding her whereabouts are encouraged to contact any of the commission’s offices through the channels provided in the notice.The commission stated that Farouq, who hails from Zamfara State, is 52 years old. Her last known address was listed as EN008, Okpo River, off Agulu Street, Maitama, Abuja.Farouq served as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development between 2019 and 20...

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has held talks with senior United States government officials on counterterrorism, defence cooperation, and regional security.Ribadu undertook a three-day working visit to the US from May 4 to 6, during which he met with Vice President J. D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as Acting National Security Adviser.He also met with Undersecretary for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and Assistant Secretary of War Daniel Zimmerim during the visit.A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday, said Ribadu conveyed the president’s commitment to the bilateral relationship during the engagements.The statement read, “Ribadu emphasised the import...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to contest for a second term ahead of the 2027 governorship election.The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.According to the statement, Yusuf secured clearance after successfully undergoing screening by the party’s National Working Committee following the submission of his nomination and screening forms.The screening exercise was reportedly conducted by a committee headed by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, at the Plateau Governors’ Lodge in Abuja.Speaking during the screening, Yilwatda said the party was satisfied with Yusuf’s performance in office and his eligibility to seek re-election.“After ca...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly generated more than ₦4.45 billion from the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general elections.The ruling party earned the revenue from two presidential aspirants, over 83 governorship aspirants across 28 states, as well as aspirants contesting for National Assembly and state House of Assembly seats.According to reports, the APC realised ₦200 million from the sale of presidential nomination forms to President Bola Tinubu and Stanley Osifo.The party pegged its governorship nomination form at ₦50 million, Senate form at ₦20 million and House of Representatives form at ₦10 million.The revenue boost is said to have further strengthened the APC’s financial position ahead of the elections, espe...

A new crisis has reportedly erupted within the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) after claims emerged that 20 governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) passed a vote of no confidence in the forum’s chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma.The governors were said to have accused Uzodimma of alleged financial misconduct and expressed dissatisfaction with his leadership of the forum.According to reports, the decision was reached during an emergency meeting held Thursday night in Abuja shortly after Vice President Kashim Shettima submitted the presidential nomination forms of President Bola Tinubu.Sources within the APC disclosed that the governors resolved to replace Uzodimma with Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, as chairman of the forum.O...