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May
19
2026
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Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant

Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant

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Obi Emerges NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for its 2027 presidential ticket amid indications that only 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, bought the forms. The party, however, extended by one week the deadline for the collection of Expression of Interest Forms for other elective positions, including governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State Houses of Assembly seats. Sources within the party disclosed yesterday that as at the close of sale of presidential forms, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, was the…
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May
18
2026
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NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation

NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation

Education, FGN, News Flash
NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says prospective corps members will now present compliance certificates from the Nigeria Educational Repository and Databank (NERD) before mobilisation. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu stated this on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop focused on strengthening accountability and compliance within the mobilisation process nationwide. The NERD is a federal government initiative aimed at improving verification and documentation of academic records while curbing certificate fraud across educational institutions nationwide. Mr Nafiu said implementation of the compliance requirement would commence from…
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May
17
2026
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Abia State Vice Chairman Of APC North, Chief Dr. Mba Imo Uduma Congratulates Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa And Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha As APC Flag Bearers In The Just Concluded Primaries For Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia And Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Respectively For Federal House Of Representatives

Abia State Vice Chairman Of APC North, Chief Dr. Mba Imo Uduma Congratulates Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa And Hon. Nkiruka Onyejiocha As APC Flag Bearers In The Just Concluded Primaries For Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia And Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Respectively For Federal House Of Representatives

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
FELICITATIONS The Abia State vice chairman of APC North Chief Dr. Mbah Imoh Uduma sends hearty felicitations to the deputy speaker Federal house of representatives Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Chief Dr. Nicholas Ikenna Ukwa and Hon. Nkeiru Onyejiocha for emerging as the flag bearers of our party, "The All Progressives congress (APC) for the federal house of representatives in (Bende, Arochukwu/Ohafia and Isuikwuato/Umunneochi respectively. Your emergence is a Confirmation of your consistent track records of dogedness, grassroots appeal, resilience and absolute commitments to the ideals of the party and indeed effective leadership. You have without doubts demonstrated these rare…
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May
14
2026
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Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027: Jubilation As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures APC Exco/Stakeholders Sole Candidacy Endorsement.

Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency 2027: Jubilation As Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa Secures APC Exco/Stakeholders Sole Candidacy Endorsement.

Abia North, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics
BREAKING NEWS: IKENNA UKWA ADOPTED AS APC SOLE ASPIRANT FOR AROCHUKWU/OHAFIA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY The Members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ohafia LGA, in conjunction with members of the Reality Organization and the OUK Movement, have unanimously adopted Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as the sole aspirant for the House of Representatives seat, Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for Friday, 15th May 2026. The endorsement was announced on Thursday, 14th May 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Skog Event Centre, Amaekpu Ohafia. At the meeting, party leaders, ward executives, and representatives of…
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May
14
2026
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Video: I Won’t Stay A Day Longer Than Four Years As President Even With Gun A On My Head – Obi

Video: I Won’t Stay A Day Longer Than Four Years As President Even With Gun A On My Head – Obi

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VIDEO: I Won’t Stay A Day Longer Than Four Years As President Even With Gun A On My Head – Obi 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has said he would be ready to serve only one term as Nigeria’s president if elected. AttNews reports that Obi made this known during an interview on News Central TV on Wednesday. Speaking during the interview, Obi said a single four-year term would allow him focus on stabilising the country and handling urgent national problems. According to him, the pressure and responsibility attached to leading Nigeria are too serious for anyone…
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May
14
2026
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2027 Primary Elections Dates Remain Unchanged – APC

2027 Primary Elections Dates Remain Unchanged – APC

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2027 Primary Elections Dates Remain Unchanged – APC The All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports claiming that it altered the timetable for its 2027 primary elections, insisting that the previously announced dates remain valid. The clarification was contained in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, and published on the APC’s official platform on Wednesday night. According to the statement, the House of Representatives primary election will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, while the Senate primary election is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026. The party also stated that the State House of Assembly…
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May
13
2026
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2027: NDC Pegs Presidential Form At N60m, Governorship At N30m, Others; Releases Timetable

2027: NDC Pegs Presidential Form At N60m, Governorship At N30m, Others; Releases Timetable

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2027: NDC Pegs Presidential Form At N60m, Gov’ship At N30m; Releases Timetable The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the timetable for the sale of nomination forms, screening of aspirants and conduct of primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party pegging its presidential ticket at N60 million and governorship ticket at N30 million. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday and jointly signed by its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu. According to the statement, the sale of Expression of Interest Forms will begin on Wednesday, May…
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May
13
2026
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2027: US, Others Will Align With Opposition To Remove Tinubu – Primate Ayodele

2027: US, Others Will Align With Opposition To Remove Tinubu – Primate Ayodele

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
2027: US, Others Will Align With Opposition To Remove Tinubu – Primate Ayodele The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed that some important members of the international community will not support Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Primate Ayodele, in a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, made it known that the president has all it takes to defeat the opposition parties, but his major obstacle would be the international community. He explained that some countries, including the US, UK, and the European Union, are ready to align with opposition parties to remove him…
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May
12
2026
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2027: Why North Settled For Peter Obi As Most Capable Ally For President- Kwankwaso

2027: Why North Settled For Peter Obi As Most Capable Ally For President- Kwankwaso

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2027: Why North Settled For Peter Obi As Most Capable Ally For President – Kwankwaso A former Kano State Governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says northern political leaders conducted a deliberate assessment of potential allies before settling on Peter Obi as the most capable partner to prosecute the 2027 presidential campaign. He dismissed concerns about a hidden power struggle between his camp and Obi’s. Kwankwaso made the disclosure in an interview on Arise TV on Monday, offering one of his most detailed accounts yet of how the North-Southeast political alliance within the NDC was formed. “I…
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May
10
2026
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FGN Approves 5-Year Degree Programme For Colleges Of Education

FGN Approves 5-Year Degree Programme For Colleges Of Education

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Approves 5-Year Degree Programme For Colleges Of Education The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has confirmed receipt of ‘Ministarial Directives’ on the Dual Mandate and the Continuous Five (5)-Year NCE Degree Programme Colleges of Education. This will provide for transition from the existing 3-year NCE and 4-year degree structure to a 3-year NCE plus 2-year degree pathway. According to the directives issued on 5 May 2026, all Colleges of Education operating the Dual Mandate 4-year degree programme are to discontinue admissions into the programme. The colleges are to commence full implementation of the new structure from the…
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