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Sowore Steps Down as AAC Chairman After Securing Presidential Ticket

Omoyele Sowore resigned as AAC National Chairman after emerging as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate, as the opposition party appointed Samuel Ajeigbe to lead its national structure ahead of the elections.

May 26, 2026 32

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Nigeria Still Creditworthy, Can Borrow More for Infrastructure — Onanuga

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga defended Nigeria’s borrowing policy, saying the country remains creditworthy and can still obtain loans for infrastructure despite growing public concerns over rising national debt.

May 26, 2026 30

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AAC Picks Sowore as Consensus Presidential Candidate for 2027

The AAC adopted Omoyele Sowore as its consensus presidential candidate for 2027, as the activist rejected coalition politics, criticised the APC government and promised revolutionary political change in Nigeria.

May 26, 2026 24

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Amaechi Wins ADC Presidential Primary in Bayelsa

Rotimi Amaechi won the ADC presidential primary in Bayelsa with 44,404 votes, defeating Atiku Abubakar and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen as nationwide delegate voting for the party’s 2027 ticket continues.

May 26, 2026 29

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Atiku Takes Early Lead in ADC Presidential Primaries, Wins Five States

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the ADC presidential primaries after recording victories in five states during the ongoing nationwide delegate voting process.

May 26, 2026 28

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BREAKING: Ex-Police Commissioner Owoseni Withdraws from Oyo Accord Gov Primary

Former Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni has withdrawn from the Accord Party governorship primary in Oyo State, alleging manipulation, infiltration of party structures, and growing violence within the party.

May 26, 2026 43

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Court Clears Goodluck Jonathan To Contest 2027 Presidential Election

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing a suit against him and awarding costs for abuse of court process.

May 26, 2026 34

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Court Freezes NNPC Payments to Chinese Firm Over Alleged $117,000 Debt

The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has frozen payments from NNPC Ltd. and banks to a Chinese firm over an alleged $117,000 debt, in a dispute involving maritime service contracts.

May 26, 2026 27

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Tantalizers Moves To Acquire Nigeria's Largest Fishries Group In Major Expansion Push

Tantalizers Plc has signed an MoU to acquire Nigeria’s largest indigenous fisheries group, marking a major expansion into seafood production, logistics, and the country’s blue economy sector.

May 26, 2026 33

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INEC Battles Court Ruling, Rushes to Appeal Over Nullified 2027 Election Guidelines

INEC has asked the Court of Appeal to overturn a ruling nullifying parts of its 2027 election guidelines, warning the judgment could disrupt electoral preparations nationwide.

May 26, 2026 35

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ADC Slams Tinubu Over Economic Hardship Claims

The African Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu of ignoring worsening economic hardship in Nigeria, alleging that his administration’s policies have deepened poverty, inflation, and insecurity across the country ahead of the 2027 elections.

May 25, 2026 34

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FG Deploys Soldiers to Safeguard Benin Republic’s Democratic Transition

Nigeria has deployed troops to Benin Republic in a regional security support operation aimed at reinforcing stability and ensuring a peaceful electoral and post-election transition during the country’s 2026 democratic process.

May 25, 2026 35