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Politics · Leadership News ·Anambra Debt Row: Obi Disowns Letter Purporting To Seek Obi Of Onitsha’s Intervention
Peter Obi has denied authoring or endorsing a letter that allegedly sought the intervention of the Obi of Onitsha in the dispute over Anambra’s debt. The denial addresses claims linking him to the appeal and comes amid an ongoing public row concerning the state’s financial obligations.
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Politics · Vanguard ·APC wins Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency bye-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the bye-election for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, according to Vanguard. The result places the constituency’s vacant federal representation in the hands of the APC, although the headline does not provide details on the margin, voter turnout, competing candidates or the circumstances that led to the election.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu to Govs: More Nigerians must enjoy cheaper transport fares from Oct 1
President Bola Tinubu has directed state governors to ensure that more Nigerians benefit from reduced transport fares beginning October 1. The directive places emphasis on expanding access to cheaper transportation nationwide, although the headline does not specify the measures involved, the participating states, or the scale of the fare reductions.
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Politics · Vanguard ·2027: Over 6,000 NDC members defect to PDP in Enugu
More than 6,000 members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the 2027 elections. The development signals a significant movement of political supporters in the state, although the headline provides no further details about the defectors or the circumstances surrounding the switch.
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Politics · The Punch ·SERAP sues INEC over political donation limits, party finances
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission over the enforcement or regulation of political donation limits and the management of political party finances. The legal action seeks judicial attention to how these matters are handled within Nigeria’s electoral system.
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Politics · Vanguard ·I was offered N250m to support Obasanjo’s 3rd term agenda — Farouk Aliyu
Farouk Aliyu says he was offered N250 million to support former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s proposed bid to extend his tenure to a third term. The claim concerns the political controversy surrounding efforts to amend Nigeria’s constitutional limits during Obasanjo’s presidency.
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Politics · The Punch ·
End political intimidation in Delta, Obidients urge security agencies
Obidient supporters have called on security agencies to stop alleged political intimidation in Delta State. Their appeal centres on ensuring a peaceful political environment and protecting participants from coercion or harassment, though the headline does not specify the incidents involved, the affected individuals, or the agencies being addressed.
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Politics · Daily Post ·SERAP sues INEC over political donation limits
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission over Nigeria’s limits on political donations. The legal action places the organisation’s concerns about campaign or party financing rules before the courts, with the case expected to examine INEC’s role in enforcing or administering those limits.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
APC’s Hussaini Yusuf Datti Wins Kano Assembly By-Election
Hussaini Yusuf Datti of the All Progressives Congress has won the Kano State House of Assembly by-election, according to Leadership News. The result places the APC candidate as the successful contender in the state legislative poll, although the headline does not provide details on the vote margin, turnout or the constituency involved.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Governors Who Didn’t Support Tinubu
Leadership News examines governors who did not support Bola Tinubu, focusing on their political positions and possible roles in the broader contest surrounding his leadership. The headline does not specify the governors involved, the period concerned, or the reasons for their lack of support.
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Politics · Vanguard ·2027: ‘No Be Cho Cho Cho’, APC’s four bye-election wins significant — Keyamo
Festus Keyamo says the All Progressives Congress’s victories in four bye-elections are significant and should not be dismissed as inconsequential, suggesting they may carry implications for the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Politics · Premium Times ·2027: SERAP sues INEC over alleged failure to disclose political donation limits, party finances
SERAP has sued Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, alleging that it failed to disclose the legal limits on political donations and provide information on political party finances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The case seeks greater transparency regarding campaign funding and parties’ financial activities.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Akpabio offers prayers from Italy for end to Nigeria’s insecurity
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has offered prayers from Italy for an end to insecurity in Nigeria. The headline indicates that his intervention was spiritual and focused on the country’s security challenges, but it provides no further details about the occasion, location in Italy, or specific incidents addressed.
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Politics · Premium Times ·APC wins Dawakin Kudu constituency by-election in Kano
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the by-election for the Dawakin Kudu constituency in Kano State, according to Premium Times. The result places the constituency under APC representation following the supplementary electoral contest, although the headline does not provide details on the margin, candidates, turnout or circumstances surrounding the election.
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Politics · Daily Post ·INEC declares APM’s Adamu Yakubu winner of Sakwa bye-election in Bauchi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Adamu Yakubu of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) the winner of the Sakwa bye-election in Bauchi State. The announcement confirms the outcome of the electoral contest, although the headline does not provide details on the vote totals, opposing candidates or the margin of victory.
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Politics · Premium Times ·ECOWAS Court convenes conference to address judgment enforcement challenges, other issues
The ECOWAS Court has convened a conference focused on challenges surrounding the enforcement of its judgments, alongside other issues affecting the regional judicial institution and its operations.
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Politics · Daily Post ·Ebonyi commissioner’s sack: Odii threatens lawsuit over alleged embezzlement
Odii has threatened legal action following the dismissal of an Ebonyi commissioner, citing alleged embezzlement. The headline indicates a dispute involving the commissioner’s removal and accusations of financial misconduct, but does not provide details on the commissioner’s identity, the specific allegations, the circumstances of the sack or any response from relevant authorities.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·2027: We’ll deliver highest votes for Adebutu — Ogun communities
Communities in Ogun State have pledged to secure the highest number of votes for Adebutu in the 2027 elections. The headline indicates that local groups are backing his candidacy and intend to mobilise electoral support, although it does not specify the office being contested, the communities involved, or the reasons for their endorsement.
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Politics · Daily Post ·APC wins Kano, Bauchi, Gombe bye-elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won bye-elections held in Kano, Bauchi and Gombe states, according to Daily Post. The headline does not provide details about the specific seats contested, vote margins, candidates involved or the timing of the elections.
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Politics · Vanguard ·2027 Elections: SERAP sues INEC over failure to disclose political donation limits, party finances
SERAP has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission over alleged failure to disclose the legal limits on political donations and information about political parties’ finances. The action comes ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections and seeks greater transparency regarding campaign funding rules and party financial reporting.
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