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ADC, Accord Reject Deregistration Ruling, Vow Legal Battle Ahead of 2027 Polls
Monday June 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Our REPORTER Fresh political controversy erupted on Monday, June 15, 2026, after a Federal High Court ordered the deregistration of five political parties,…
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ADC Picks Amaechi As Atiku’s Running Mate
Monday June 15, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has selected former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former…
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Niger State: I Will Explore More Ways To Ensure My Success At The 2027 Polls, Says ADC Guber Candidate, Kpautagi
Thursday June 11, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng From Baba ALFA, Minna The Governorship candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, for Niger State, Dr Mohammed Kpautagi has once again assured the people of the…
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Adamawa Gov Fintiri Gives Political Appointees 48hrs Ultimatum To Join APC Or Resign
Thursday June 11, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Our REPORTER The Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, has directed political office holders serving in his administration to either join the All Progressives Congress,…
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2027: Sen Bob Faults ‘Unwarranted Attacks’ On Gov Eno
Friday June 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Political leader of Uyo Senatorial District, Senator Effiong Bob, has warned political opponents and critics to desist from what he called unwarranted attacks on…
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NDC Finally Endorses Primary Elections in NEC Meeting
Friday June 5, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has held its second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, where it reviewed preparations for the 2027 general elections, ratified…
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INEC Probes Leak Of Voter Data, Traces User Account
Wednesday June 3, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access to its Continuous Voter Registration database following the publication…
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Democracy Day: Tinubu To Address National Assembly
Wednesday June 3, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng President Bola Tinubu will deliver a joint address to the national assembly on June 12 as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 27th Democracy Day…
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I Can’t Hand Over Akwa Ibom Treasury To Desperate Politicians In 2027 — Gov Eno
Monday June 1, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng Akwa Ibom governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared that he will not hand over the state’s treasury to what he described as “desperate politicians”…
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Akwa Ibom Labour Party Presents Emmanuel Ben As Governorship Candidate
Sunday May 31, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng By Priscilla CHRISTOPHER-AKPANETTOT The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of Labour Party (LP) has rejected the candidature of Micheal Bush for the 2027 governorship election…