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Former President Obasanjo’s Daughter, Iyabo Declares For Ogun Governorship Race
Saturday February 7, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has declared her intention to run for the 2027 Governorship race of Ogun State under…
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Senate Didn’t Reject e-Transmission Of Results, Senator Abaribe Clarifies
Friday February 6, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Senate Minority Caucus clarified on Thursday that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results before passing the Electoral Act…
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Sealed PDP National Secretariat Will Be Reopened Monday, February 9 – Anyanwu
Friday February 6, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction loyal to Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza,…
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Nigerian Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026, Rejects Electronic Transmission of Result
Thursday February 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Nigerian Senate after six hours clause by clause amendment of electoral act on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, has finally passed the third reading…
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ADC ‘Terrified’ By APC’s Massive Registration Drive, Says Morka
Tuesday February 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has said recent criticisms of the party by the African Democratic Congress…
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APC Now Controls 30 States After Taraba Govel Agbu Kefas’ Defection
Tuesday February 2, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), raising the number of APC governors to 30. Governor…
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APC Extends E-Registration By One Week
Friday January 30, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its membership e-registration exercise by one week. The exercise with an initial deadline of January 31st, 2026,…
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Uzodimma, Eno, Other APC Govs Meet In Abuja, Endorse Congress Timetable
Thursday January 29, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, under the leadership of Hope Uzodimma on Wednesday met behind closed doors at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge in…
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Akpabio: Tinubu Administration Most Christian-Friendly Since Nigeria’s Creation
Thursday January 29, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as the most Christian-friendly government since Nigeria’s creation. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday in Jos…
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Gov Umo Eno Urges Ward Members to Participate in PVC, APC Registration
Tuesday January 27, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Destiny YOUNG Akwa Ibom State Governor , Pastor Umo Eno, has urged residents of his Ibiakpan Obotim Ward 2 in Nsit Ubium Local…
