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Politics · Leadership News ·Youth Confab: Politicians Won’t Influence Delegate Selection, Says Minister
The minister says politicians will not influence the selection of delegates for the planned youth confab. The statement indicates that the process is intended to remain independent of political interference, although the headline provides no further details about the conference, selection criteria or the minister’s specific role.
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Politics · Daily Post ·NASS sends State Police Bill to 36 states for approval
Nigeria’s National Assembly has forwarded a bill proposing the establishment of state police to the governments of all 36 states for consideration and approval. The move places responsibility on the states to review the legislation, marking a further step in the constitutional process for creating state-level policing structures.
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Politics · The Punch ·I’ve learnt Yoruba, can now campaign in language — Rhodes-Vivour
Labour Party governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says he has learned Yoruba and can now use the language while campaigning. His remark highlights an effort to communicate with voters in Yoruba during political activities, though the headline provides no further details about his campaign plans or the context of the statement.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
West African Youths Urges Reform, Visit SDP Secretariat
A group of West African youths has called for reforms and visited the secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The headline does not specify the reforms sought, the youths’ identities, or the purpose and outcome of the visit.
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Politics · Daily Post ·Why 2027 election should be between Tinubu, Obi without Atiku – Shehu Sani
Former senator Shehu Sani has argued that Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election should primarily feature President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi, excluding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the contest. The headline indicates a political position on the possible field of candidates, but provides no further details about his reasoning or reactions.
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Politics · Daily Post ·2027: Benue APC stakeholders declare support for Alia, Tinubu’s re-election
All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Benue State have announced their support for Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bids in 2027. The declaration signals backing for both leaders ahead of the elections, although the headline provides no further details about the stakeholders, reasons for the decision or its wider political implications.
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Politics · Daily Post ·2027: APC names Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode in Lagos campaign council [FULL LIST]
The All Progressives Congress has named Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former governors Akinwunmi Ambode and Babatunde Fashola, and other members of a campaign council for the 2027 political contest. Daily Post reports the full membership list, indicating the party’s planned campaign structure in Lagos.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·VIDEO: I have a teacher, can now campaign in Yoruba language — Rhodes-Vivour
Labour Party politician Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour says he has learned Yoruba with the help of a teacher and can now campaign in the language. The statement highlights his effort to communicate with Yoruba-speaking audiences during political engagement, though the headline does not provide further details about the campaign or occasion.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Kaduna North Constituents Petition NDLEA To Investigate Rep Over Alleged Cocaine Use
Constituents in Kaduna North have petitioned the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to investigate a House of Representatives member over an allegation of cocaine use. The headline does not provide details about the lawmaker’s identity, the evidence cited, the agency’s response, or whether the allegation has been substantiated.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Benue CP warns politicians against recruiting thugs, cultists
The Benue State Commissioner of Police has cautioned politicians against recruiting thugs or cultists, apparently warning that such practices could threaten public safety and security. The warning underscores the police command’s concern about the involvement of criminal or cult groups in political activities within the state.
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Politics · Daily Post ·We will not allow Wike to bring PDP crisis into our party — APC’s Farouk
APC figure Farouk says the party will prevent Nyesom Wike from transferring the internal crisis affecting the Peoples Democratic Party into the All Progressives Congress. The statement reflects tensions between the parties and signals opposition within the APC to any perceived attempt to introduce PDP-related disputes into its affairs.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Obi got away with lies in 2023; Nigerians ready to fact-check him — Keyamo
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike says Peter Obi escaped scrutiny over alleged false claims during the 2023 election campaign. Wike adds that Nigerians are now prepared to examine and fact-check Obi’s statements more closely, signalling renewed political focus on the Labour Party figure’s public claims.
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Politics · Channels TV ·INEC Has Fixed The Ballot, It Has Not Fixed The Opposition
The headline indicates that Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission has addressed or settled an issue concerning the ballot, while challenges affecting opposition parties remain unresolved. It contrasts progress on electoral preparations with continuing difficulties within the opposition political camp.
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Politics · The Punch ·
FULL LIST: Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode named in Lagos APC campaign council
The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress has named Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, and other party members to its campaign council. The council is expected to coordinate the party’s campaign activities in Lagos, although the headline does not specify the election or other members involved.
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Politics · Daily Post ·2027: Nigerian opposition leaders move to operationalise national coalition to defeat Tinubu
Nigerian opposition leaders are taking steps to establish and make a national political coalition functional ahead of the 2027 elections. The coalition’s stated objective, according to the headline, is to challenge President Bola Tinubu and seek to defeat him at the polls.
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Politics · PM News ·
Lagos 2027: Rhodes Vivour hires Yoruba teacher, promises to campaign in local dialect
Lagos governorship hopeful Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has hired a Yoruba language teacher ahead of the 2027 election. He also plans to conduct parts of his campaign in local dialect, signalling an effort to communicate more directly with Yoruba-speaking voters across the state.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Edo CP visits former military administrator, Oyakhire
The Edo State Commissioner of Police visited Oyakhire, a former military administrator, according to Nigerian Tribune. The headline provides no further details about the purpose, timing, discussions or outcomes of the visit.
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Politics · PM News ·
Editorial: Opposition must tell Nigerians what they will do differently
The editorial calls on Nigeria’s opposition parties to clearly explain how their policies, priorities and approach to governance would differ from those of the current administration. It emphasises the need for concrete alternatives so voters can assess what the opposition would do differently if given political power.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Why APC Govs are against Wike – Onoh
Onoh offers an explanation for the reported opposition of All Progressives Congress governors to Nyesom Wike, focusing on the political factors behind their strained relationship and differences.
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Politics · Vanguard ·APC chieftain faults Wike over verbal attacks on party governors
An APC chieftain has criticised Nyesom Wike over his verbal attacks on governors from the party. The remarks highlight an apparent disagreement within Nigeria’s political space concerning Wike’s public comments and his relationship with APC governors, although the headline does not provide further details about the criticism or response.
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