2027 Polls at Risk? New Nigeria Peoples Party Warns Independent National Electoral Commission Over Party Leadership Disputes
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has raised fresh concerns over the preparedness of Nigeria’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that unresolved leadership crises within political…
2026 Convention: Labour Party Unveils Electoral Subcommittees for Nationwide Congresses
The Labour Party has announced the composition of chairmen and members of its electoral subcommittees to oversee its forthcoming ward, local government, and state congresses across Nigeria, as preparations intensify…
APC Not Undermining Opposition, INEC Independent — Orji Uzor Kalu
Former Abia State Governor and serving senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed allegations that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is manipulating the electoral system to weaken opposition parties, insisting…
Defections Rock Reps as Lawmakers Realign Ahead of 2027 Elections
A fresh wave of defections swept through Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Tuesday, underscoring growing political realignments as the country inches closer to the 2027 general elections. At the resumption…
Yul Edochie Says Peter Obi Cannot Become President Now
Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Yul Edochie, has stirred fresh political debate after stating that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, cannot become President of Nigeria “at this time.” Edochie made the…
Court Adjourns Bail Hearing of Nasir El-Rufai to June 2026
The Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the bail hearing of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the first week of June 2026, prolonging proceedings in a case that has drawn…
FG Files 13-Count Treason, Terrorism Charges Against Six; Timipre Sylva Declared At Large
The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals over an alleged plot to wage war against the state and commit…
DDNews Newspaper Headlines For Today (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
mp4 Your browser doesn’t support the video tag. NIGERIA NEWSAPC fixes May 15 for presidential primary, pegs expression of interest and nomination forms at ₦100m: The ruling All Progressives Congress…
June Deadline Non-Negotiable, Wike Warns Contractors as FCT Targets Tinubu’s Third Anniversary for Major Projects Commissioning
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday issued a stern warning to contractors handling key infrastructure projects across Abuja, insisting that agreed timelines particularly for projects…
Wife of Fuji Icon Obesere, Alhaja Sekinat Adelakun-Akande, Declares for House of Reps Seat in Ibadan North East/South East Constituency Under APC
Alhaja Sekinat Tolanikawo Adelakun-Akande, wife of popular Fuji musician Abass Akande Obesere (Eruobodo 1), has formally declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ibadan North…