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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara Withdraws from APC Governorship Primaries

Siminalayi Fubara has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Rivers State, saying his decision was made in the interest of peace, unity and stability in the state...

6 months ago•2 min read

Obi Urges National Rebirth, Says Unity and Security Will Define His Leadership Vision

, has reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding a more united and secure Nigeria, saying national cohesion and good governance would be central to his administration if elected. He made the remarks afte...

6 months ago•1 min read

NDC Appoints 17-Member Panel to Screen Presidential, Governorship and National Assembly Aspirants

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the constitution of a 17-member Screening Committee for its presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants ahead of t...

6 months ago•1 min read

Obi Emerges Sole Presidential Aspirant as NDC Closes Sale of 2027 Forms The Nigeria Democratic Congress has officially closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential primary, with indications that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is the only aspirant to obtain the party’s presidential forms. Party insiders revealed that Obi emerged as the lone contender for the ticket at the close of the exercise, positioning him as the likely consensus flag bearer of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Meanwhile, the party announced a one-week extension for aspirants seeking governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly tickets. The new deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for those positions is now set for midnight on May 24, 2026. National Secretary of the party, Mr. Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, confirmed that the extension applies only to non-presidential positions, noting that the presidential window has officially closed. According to the party’s timetable, screening and pre-qualification of aspirants who have completed their forms will run from May 19 to May 26, while the collection and submission of Nomination Forms for cleared aspirants will take place between May 20 and May 26. The party urged all aspirants to strictly adhere to the revised timetable, stressing that no additional extension would be granted after the new deadline. Aspirants were also directed to appear before screening panels at designated venues nationwide with relevant credentials, including educational certificates, voter’s cards, birth certificates or declarations of age, passport photographs, curriculum vitae and valid party membership cards. The party added that all submitted documents must be provided in six copies. The NDC said the screening process would consider the wishes of the electorate, competence, integrity, local political realities and overall capacity of aspirants. It also reiterated its commitment to affirmative action for women, youths and persons living with disabilities. The party further encouraged consensus-building among aspirants, emphasizing that only candidates cleared by the screening committee would be eligible to proceed to the nomination stage. Obi, who recently moved to the NDC after leaving the African Democratic Congress, is now widely expected to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has officially closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential primary, with indications that former Labour Party presidential...

6 months ago•2 min read

Filmmaker Fidelis Duker Joins 2027 Reps Race Under NDC

Veteran filmmaker and media entrepreneur, Fidelis Duker, has formally declared his ambition to represent the Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under t...

6 months ago•1 min read

Cubana Chief Priest Suffers Defeat in APC House of Representatives Primary

Popular businessman and entertainer, Cubana Chief Priest, has reportedly lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives seat in the Orlu/Orsu/Oru East Feder...

6 months ago•2 min read

NDC Introduces Discounted Nomination Forms for Women, Youths, PWDs Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced special discounts on its nomination and expression of interest forms for women, youths and persons living with disabilities (PWDs), as part of effor...

6 months ago•2 min read

Education Minister Faults Poor Data Use in Multi-Billion Naira School Investments

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, has criticised the ineffective use of education funding in parts of the country, blaming poor data management for years of failed interventions and weak...

6 months ago•4 min read

NDC Reps Caucus Pledges Fierce Opposition Role, Loyalty to Party Ahead of 2027

Members of the caucus of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the House of Representatives on Wednesday reaffirmed their loyalty to the party and pledged to hold the Federal Government accountable...