Obi Makes U-Turn, Vows to Restore Petrol Subsidy If Elected
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has promised to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, reversing his earlier position on the policy. Obi made the declaration during a televised interview on Tuesday, arguing that corruption, rather than the subsidy itself, was the major problem with the scheme. […]
Marafa Pledges to End Insecurity in Zamfara
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate in Zamfara State, Senator Kabir Marafa, has pledged to end insecurity in the state within two years if elected governor in 2027. He made the pledge on Wednesday during a media chat with members of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, […]
Youth Leaders Demand Police Neutrality in Road Blockade Probe
By Chinedu Echianu The Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria, FNYLPPN, has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to remain neutral and ensure a transparent investigation into the alleged obstruction of a humanitarian visit by presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, in […]
INEC Dares NDC to Prove Candidate Replacement Claim
By Sulyman Gobir The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has challenged the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to provide evidence supporting its allegation that officials of the commission replaced some of the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections. INEC’s Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Mr Adedayo Oketola, made the clarification while speaking with journalists […]
2027: Akwa Ibom Opposition Parties Back Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Democratic Congress (NDC) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno for second terms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders, drawn from the Akwa Ibom North-west Senatorial District, […]
2027: Reps Minority Caucus Backs G100 Unity Bid
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has backed the G100 Coalition’s efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections with a single presidential candidate. Minority Leader, Fredrick Agbedi, on Tuesday announced the caucus’ support after a strategic meeting with a G100 delegation as part of consultations on […]
Dickson Names Takori, Ilo, Nwosu Key Advisers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, CON, has approved the appointment of Sani Takori, VinMartin Obiora Ilo and Steve Nwosu to key advisory and communications positions within his political office. The appointments, which take immediate effect, see Takori emerge as Political Adviser, Ilo as Chief Technical […]
NDC, NSSF Promote Shooting as Olympic Medal Pathway
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Defence College (NDC), in partnership with the Nigeria Shooting Sport Federation (NSSF), has staged the maiden edition of the NDC Course 34 Graduation Shooting Competition, with stakeholders highlighting the potential of shooting to produce Olympic medals for Nigeria. The competition, held at the National Shooting Range, Package B, Moshood Abiola […]
NDC FCT Protests AMAC/Bwari Candidate Selection
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the South-East Geopolitical Zone of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the party’s national leadership of attempting to manipulate the process for selecting its candidate for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on […]
COPDEM Urges Caution Over NDC Registration Court Ruling
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to exercise caution and uphold constitutional principles in handling issues arising from the recent court proceedings on the registration status of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement […]