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APC Senatorial Primaries Draw Top Political Heavyweights Across Nigeria 0

Several high-profile political figures, including serving governors, former governors, and principal officers of the National Assembly, are expected to participate in today’s senatorial primaries of the All Progressives Congress as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among the most prominent figures contesting are Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, Senate

APC Primaries Marred By Violence In Lagos And Kaduna 0

Tension and violence disrupted separate All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primaries in Lagos and Kaduna states on Saturday, raising concerns over the conduct of the party’s internal electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. In Lagos State, chaos erupted during the APC primary election in Mushin Local Government Area, forcing delegates, party

APC Shifts Reps Primary Election, Fixes New Date 0

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, has shifted its House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections by one day, adjusting the exercise from Friday, May 15, to Saturday, May 16. The announcement was made in a late Thursday statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. According to the statement,

Seyi Makinde Officially Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- May 14, 2026
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). He also unveiled the Reset Nigeria Movement and a dedicated campaign website to drive nationwide mobilisation. News reports that Governor Makinde made the declaration at a mega rally held on
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APC Primaries: Uzodimma, Fubara, Alli, Screening Delays, Consensus Battles Deepen 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- May 14, 2026
The internal processes of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections have sparked widespread political tension across Nigeria, as delays in screening reports, disputes over consensus arrangements, and rising factional battles continue to shape the party’s direction. Reports indicate that thousands of aspirants across presidential, governorship, senatorial, and legislative positions were
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APC Under Pressure From Screening Disputes And Fears Of Violent Primaries 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- May 14, 2026
Fresh political tension has emerged within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress following delays in the release of screening results for aspirants ahead of the 2027 elections, deepening uncertainty among supporters of several influential politicians across the country. At the centre of the growing anxiety are allies of Siminalayi Fubara, whose political future within the APC
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