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- Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Positions for 2027 Senate Bid Following Two Terms in Adamawa State
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Supporters of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri are advocating for his transition to the Nigerian Senate in 2027, citing his dual experience in legislative and executive governance. Th...
- Senator Sani Musa Clinches Strategic Endorsement for Third Term Amid 2027 Election Maneuvering
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
The Niger Good Governance Forum has officially endorsed Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for a third term in the Nigerian Senate, citing his consistent legislative performance and grassr...
- Senator Abdul Ningi Accuses Political Class of Neglecting Security for Early 2027 Election Maneuvering
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Abdul Ningi of Bauchi Central has criticized the Nigerian political leadership, including himself, for prioritizing political activities over the urgent security needs of t...
- President Tinubu Celebrates Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at 66 Citing Visionary Service to Abia and the Nation
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Tinubu has issued a formal congratulatory message to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the occasion of his 66th birthday. The President lauded the former governor’s contribu...
- Political Stakeholders Urge Governor Dapo Abiodun to Contest Ogun East Senate Seat in 2027
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
As Governor Dapo Abiodun’s second term enters its final phase, high-ranking All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and diverse interest groups are advocating for his transition to...
- Federal High Court Adjourns African Democratic Congress Suit Seeking to Bar Senator Ireti Kingibe Until June
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
A Federal High Court in Abuja has moved the hearing for a suit seeking to stop Senator Ireti Kingibe from parading herself as a member of the African Democratic Congress to June 9,...
- Power Shifts In The 10th Assembly: Three High-Profile Senators Positioned As Leading Contenders For 2027 Governorship Seats
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Africa
The Nigerian political landscape for 2027 is rapidly evolving as three influential senators—Olamilekan Solomon, Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, and Sharafadeen Alli—emerge as frontrunners for...
- Senator Tambuwal Alleges Three-Year Budget Failure; Claims Funds Diverted for Vote-Buying Ahead of 2027
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has sparked controversy by claiming that Nigeria's national budgets for 2023, 2024, and 2025 were never truly implemented. In a viral video, the Sokot...
- Presidential Aspirant Olajide Filani Challenges Federal Government Strategic Rationale for New Six Billion Dollar External Loan Package
Published: Apr 5, 2026
Section: Africa
Young Progressives Party aspirant Olajide Filani has raised concerns over the Senate's approval of a $6 billion external loan for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Filani arg...
- Major Opposition Parties Denounce Senate’s Decision to Reject Mandatory Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Africa
A coalition of Nigeria's primary opposition parties—PDP, ADC, and NNPP—has issued a joint statement condemning the Senate's rejection of mandatory real-time electronic result trans...
- Kwara State All Progressives Congress Ward Chairmen Formally Endorse Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for 2027 Senatorial Campaign
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
The All Progressives Congress ward chairmen representing 193 districts in Kwara State have officially called for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to contest the Kwara Central senato...
- Senator Peter Jiya Defects from PDP to APC, Citing "Irreconcilable Divisions" as Opposition Strength Hits Record Low in Upper Chamber
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Peter Jiya, representing Niger South Senatorial District, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Announced...