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Nigeria will experience worse democracy in 2027 – Sam AmadiThe Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, S...
26/03/2026

Nigeria will experience worse democracy in 2027 – Sam Amadi

The Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has said, in 2027, Nigeria will have a democracy that would be worse than it is at the moment

Amadi made this statement on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Prime Time,’ a programme on Arise Television.

He was speaking on the nature of democracy that is being practiced in Nigeria.

According to him, political parties have no internal democracy, pointing that the judiciary is a hopeless case and that the Electoral Act tried to exclude judicial review.

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National Convention: APC denied us nomination forms after we met requirements – FubaraThe Director-General of the All Pr...
26/03/2026

National Convention: APC denied us nomination forms after we met requirements – Fubara

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC), States Assembly Forum, Dagogo Fubara, has said that the party is denying them—aspirant—nomination forms despite meeting the requirements.

Fubara made this allegation on Tuesday during a live interview programme on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time.’

He said it was not his first time running for a national convention, stating that the organisers claimed that they printed limited copies of the forms.

“After paying for the forms and fulfilling all the necessary requirements, we were denied the opportunity to get the aspirant nomination forms.

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2027 elections: Resign now if you want to contest – Kano govt tells officialsThe Kano state government has directed all ...
26/03/2026

2027 elections: Resign now if you want to contest – Kano govt tells officials

The Kano state government has directed all public office holders planning to contest in the 2026 elections to step down from their positions on or before March 31, 2026.

The directive was issued in an official circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and dated March 24, 2026.

It was addressed to top government officials, including commissioners, advisers, directors-general, and other senior appointees across the state.

According to the statement, the decision is in line with the Electoral Act and other relevant regulations guiding the conduct of public officers.

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Zamfara: We will end insecurity soon – Says Shettima as Gov Lawal formally joins APCVice President, Kashim Shettima has ...
26/03/2026

Zamfara: We will end insecurity soon – Says Shettima as Gov Lawal formally joins APC

Vice President, Kashim Shettima has stated that Nigeria will soon overcome its security challenges, assuring citizens that the Federal Government is working hard to restore peace across the country.

Shettima made the statement on Tuesday in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, during a ceremony where he formally received Governor Dauda Lawal and his supporters into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“We pray for more unity and progress under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because as our leader, he is working very hard to ensure the safety of lives and property across Nigeria,” Shettima said.

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We only have light for seconds – Abuja communities lament over poor power supplyResidents of Kurudu, Orozo and Karshi co...
26/03/2026

We only have light for seconds – Abuja communities lament over poor power supply

Residents of Kurudu, Orozo and Karshi communities, located at the tail end of Abuja are grappling with a crippling power supply crisis.

For the past two months, the communities, which fall under the jurisdiction of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), have been experiencing erratic electricity supply, leaving households and businesses in distress.

Many residents described the situation as “frustrating.”

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Port deal with UK not beneficial to Nigeria – Economist, Akpan EkpoAn economist, Prof Akpan Ekpo, has faulted the Nigeri...
24/03/2026

Port deal with UK not beneficial to Nigeria – Economist, Akpan Ekpo

An economist, Prof Akpan Ekpo, has faulted the Nigeria-United Kingdom port deal, saying it would not benefit Nigeria, rather it would leave the country in debt.

Prof Ekpo made this statement on Monday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television.

He was reacting to the recently signed Memoranda of Understandings between the two countries.

Nigeria and the United Kingdom, had signed three Memoranda of Understanding, MoUs, to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

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Nigerian troops arrest suspected terrorists’ informantTroops of the Joint Task Force, JTF, Operation HADIN KAI, in conju...
24/03/2026

Nigerian troops arrest suspected terrorists’ informant

Troops of the Joint Task Force, JTF, Operation HADIN KAI, in conjunction with Civilian Hunters and the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, have arrested a suspected informant of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram Terrorists in Gombi.

This was revealed in a report by popular security expert Makama Zagazola.

The suspect, identified as Abdullahi Umar, 25, a native of Gwoza, was apprehended on March 23 following credible intelligence on the presence of ISWAP elements within the 232 Battalion Tactical Area of Responsibility.

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Fuel Price Hike: Not our fault – PETROANPresident of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria ...
24/03/2026

Fuel Price Hike: Not our fault – PETROAN

President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, has clarified that fuel price is not within their purview.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Gillis-Harry said the association is focused on ensuring petroleum product availability.

According to him, they have not gotten any disappointments from getting products from the Dangote Refinery.

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Otti has slim chances of re-election – Abia APCAbia State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has told Govern...
24/03/2026

Otti has slim chances of re-election – Abia APC

Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has told Governor Alex Otti that his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu should not be announced through his proxies.

They also claimed the Abia Governor’s chances of getting re-elected is less than 30 per cent.

The party, made the statement through its Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, on Monday, reacting to the report where a member of the House of Representatives, Ginger Onwusibe of the Labour Party declared that Governor Alex Otti would deliver the votes for President Bola Tinubu’s victory in 2027.

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PDP crisis: We invited Turaki faction to submit to us – Wike factionThe Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democr...
24/03/2026

PDP crisis: We invited Turaki faction to submit to us – Wike faction

The Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it has invited the Taminu Turaki-led faction to have one formidable party.

The National Publicity Secretary of the Wike group, Jungudo Mohammed, revealed this in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Monday.

He said the Turaki group has, however, refused to show up with no reason given.

Recall that the PDP has been faced with internal political crisis in recent times with two different factions.
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