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ADC Crisis: INEC Takes Down David Mark-Led NWC From Portal
Thursday April 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has clarified its position on the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress, ADC, announcing the removal of…
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APC Convention Turnout Signals Tinubu’s 2027 Win – Ex-Akwa Ibom Deputy Gov Ekere
Monday March 30, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng A former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, has said the massive support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the just-concluded national convention…
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Wike To Defectors: We’ve Taken Back PDP
Monday March 30, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike yesterday, declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been taken back by…
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Tinubu Rejects One-party State Fears, Slams Electoral Act Attacks As ‘Disservice’ At APC Convention
Saturday March 28, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng President Bola Tinubu firmly dispelled notions of All Progressives Congress (APC) dominance evolving into a one-party state while branding relentless opposition attacks on the…
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Aminu Gwarzo Resigns As Kano Deputy Governor
Friday March 27, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Aminu Gwarzo has resigned his position as the deputy governor of Kano state. Ibrahim Shuaibu, Gwarzo’s chief press secretary, confirmed the resignation. Earlier this…
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8,453 Delegates To Elect New APC Leaders, As Party Defends Zoning, Consensus
Friday March 27, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has finalized preparations for its National Convention scheduled for Friday and Saturday, with 8,453 delegates expected to converge…
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INEC Blocks Labour Party Convention, Forces Nenadi Usman Camp Into Retreat
Thursday March 26, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has effectively stalled the Labour Party’s planned national convention, plunging the party into an internal crisis with far-reaching…
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NUJ Passes Vote of Confidence on Senator Ekong Sampson, Thanks Senate President for Solid Minerals Committee Appointment
Wednesday March 25, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Unyime BASSEY In recognition of his legislative strides and representation in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, the Nigeria Union of Journalists…
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Tinubu Cracks the Whip: Political Appointees Must Resign by March 31, 2026 Ahead of 2027 Elections
Thursday March 19, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Dennis UDOMA In a decisive move that is already sending ripples across Nigeria’s political landscape, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political…
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Tinubu Orders Appointees Eyeing 2027 Elections To Resign By March 31
Wednesday March 18, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their…