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Jonathan’s cousin denies report of ex-president stepping aside from 2027 race

Daily Dispatch August 30, 2025

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied reports suggesting he has stepped aside from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The rebuttal follows claims in a news report that the Otuoke-born statesman had opted not to run so as not to disrupt Southern unity. Although Jonathan has not

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PDP Lost 2023 Poll For Failing To Zone Presidential Ticket To South — Gov Mohammed

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has attributed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s loss in the 2023 presidential election to the party’s failure to zone the ticket to southern Nigeria. The governor spoke on Thursday when he was featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, days after the party zoned its presidential ticket […]

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ADC Disowns Bolaji Abdullahi as Spokesperson

Daily Dispatch August 28, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced itself from former Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, declaring that he is not the party’s authorized spokesperson or publicity secretary. In a statement issued on Thursday by Dr. Christopher O. Okechukwu, Director of Media and Public Affairs in the office of the party’s national chairman, the ADC described […]

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Just In: APC suspends Valentine Asuen ‘DVD’

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2025

The Edo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has allegedly imposed an indefinite suspension on one of its members, Hon. Valentine Asuen, popularly known as DVD and owner of DVD Oil. According to reports, Asuen was suspended on Monday over allegations of orchestrating attacks and engaging in blackmail against the party’s State […]

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2027 Presidency: North Central Group Demands Zoning from Opposition Parties

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2025

The race for Nigeria’s top political office gained new momentum on Saturday as the North Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) made a bold call for opposition parties to zone their 2027 presidential tickets to the North Central region. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the group’s Chairman, Professor K’tso Nghargbu, outlined the reasons behind the […]

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Atiku Abubakar Dismisses Claims He May Withdraw from 2027 Presidential Race

Daily Dispatch August 25, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has refuted recent media reports suggesting he may not participate in the 2027 presidential election. Contrary to the speculation, Atiku reaffirmed his intention to contest for Nigeria’s highest office, describing the reports as inaccurate and misleading. The clarification follows comments made by Professor Ola Olateju of