The U.S. Senate approved a bill on Friday providing an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement agencies, handing President Donald Trump a legislative victory and advancing one of his administration’s key policy priorities. The measure, passed by a 52-47 vote after an overnight voting session, would boost funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
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NDC Defends Primaries, Rejects Allegations Of Candidate Imposition
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has defended the conduct of its recent nationwide primaries, rejecting allegations that party leaders imposed candidates on members ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said its nomination process was transparent and democratic, it insisted that aspirants emerged through established procedures approved by its leadership and members. The NDC...
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Emeka Ike Threatens Legal Action Over Voter Leak
Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike has threatened legal action over the alleged unauthorised disclosure of his voter registration details, as Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) investigates a data leak linked to its voter database. The controversy erupted after screenshots containing Ike’s voter information circulated on social media during discussions surrounding a recent political...
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INEC Probes Emeka Ike’s Voter Data Leak, Traces User Account
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and release of voter information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database. The commission said preliminary findings have identified the user account through which the data was accessed. In a statement issued on Tuesday, INEC said it was treating the...
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Ethiopians Vote As Abiy Seeks Fresh Mandate
Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary elections expected to deliver a decisive victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party, extending the leader’s grip on power amid concerns over political freedoms, armed conflicts and economic challenges. Abiy, who has governed the Horn of Africa nation since 2018, cast his ballot in the Oromia region and...
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Ajose Congratulates APC Deputy Governorship Candidate Sonayon -James
Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose popularly called SMA Gold on Sunday congratulated Princess Damilola Sonayon-James on her emergence as the party’s deputy governorship candidate for the state. Ajose described her emergence as a proud moment for Badagry and a reflection of her years of commitment and service to the...
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Obi Clinches NDC Ticket, Revives Three-Way Presidential Race
Peter Obi will contest Nigeria’s next presidential election after securing the nomination of the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), setting up a rematch of the 2023 three-way presidential race. Obi, a former two-term governor of Anambra State, was named the party’s candidate on Saturday, months after the NDC was officially registered in February. “No...
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Abure-Led Labour Party Unveils 42-Year-Old Ahanotu As Presidential Candidate
A faction of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) led by Julius Abure on Saturday unveiled Kennedy Ahanotu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, amid a prolonged leadership dispute that has split the opposition party. Ahanotu, the party’s national youth leader, emerged as the consensus candidate during presidential primaries organised by the Abure-led faction...
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PDP Faction Nominates Jonathan For 2027 Presidential Race
A faction of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday declared former President Goodluck Jonathan its presidential candidate for the 2027 election, despite his absence from the event and ongoing leadership disputes within the party. The faction, led by former minister Tanimu Turaki, ratified Jonathan’s nomination during a special national convention held in Abuja...
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Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde Emerges APM 2027 Presidential Candidate
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has named Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement came today at a special gathering of the party’s 36 state chairmen and delegates. APM National Chairman Dr. Yusuf Dantalle presented Makinde with the party’s presidential flag, confirming his candidacy. In his acceptance, Makinde promised...