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thecable. ng > rewind-buhari-tinubu-el-rufai-led-2013-protest-calling-for-jegas-resignation

REWIND: Buhari, Tinubu, el-Rufai led 2013 protest calling for Jega's resignation

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (544+ words) Tony Nwoye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got 97, 700 votes to place second while APC's Chris Ngige came third with 95, 963. The APC leaders alleged rigging and called for the resignation of Attahiru Jega as INEC chairman. Leading the protest were…...

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thecable. ng > tinubu-nigeria-better-off-than-other-african-countries-lets-thank-god

Tinubu: Nigeria better off than other African countries -- let's thank God

4+ day, 30+ min ago  (357+ words) President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is better off economically when juxtaposed with other African countries." Tinubu spoke on Friday at a civic reception in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, after inaugurating a handful of projects. The president said his administration is aware…...

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thecable. ng > jandor-no-apc-guber-hopeful-has-been-anointed-in-lagos-but-ill-back-eventual-pick

Jandor: No APC guber hopeful has been anointed in Lagos -- but I'll back eventual pick

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (224+ words) In a statement signed by Gbenga Ogunleye, his spokesperson, Jandor dismissed ongoing speculations suggesting that a preferred candidate has been endorsed for the Lagos governorship race. He said no such decision has been taken by the party leadership. "We restate,…...

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thecable. ng > tinubu-should-be-re-elected-continuity-key-to-nigerias-progress-says-support-group

Tinubu should be re-elected, continuity key to Nigeria's progress, says support group

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (429+ words) The Progressives Network for Tinubu (PNT) has urged Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Olumide Obadele, director-general of the group, said the Tinubu administration has recorded significant…...

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thecable. ng > apc-presents-certificates-of-return-to-newly-elected-nwc-members

APC presents certificates of return to newly elected NWC members

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (237+ words) The certificates were presented to the NWC members on Thursday at the party's national secretariat in Abuja. Aminu Masari, who chaired the 2026 APC national convention election sub-committee and served as chairman of the national convention central coordination committee, led the…...

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thecable. ng > ex-senator-kabiru-marafa-joins-adc

Ex-senator Kabiru Marafa joins ADC

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (275+ words) His defection comes amid the wrangling in the ADC, culminating in the derecognition of its factional leaderships by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the March 12 appeal court judgment. In August 2025, Marafa resigned his membership of the APC, accusing…...

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thecable. ng > ex-senator-ibrahim-oloriegbe-declares-intention-to-vie-for-kwara-guber-in-2027

Ex-senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe declares intention to vie for Kwara guber in 2027

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (245+ words) Ibrahim Oloriegbe, former senator who represented Kwara central, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara state. The ex-lawmaker said his decision followed consultations with family members, party leaders, and other stakeholders. He said he is seeking…...

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thecable. ng > resolve-your-internal-crisis-stop-blaming-tinubu-apc-chieftain-tells-adc

Resolve your internal crisis, stop blaming Tinubu, APC chieftain tells ADC

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (313+ words) Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the Osun state capital, on Monday, Oyintiloye described the accusations linking the president to ADC's crisis as "disturbing and inaccurate." He said the "delisted ADC leadership" must be courageous enough to tell Nigerians the truth,…...

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thecable. ng > yusuf-buhari-declares-interest-in-house-of-reps-seat-in-2027

Yusuf Buhari declares interest in house of reps seat in 2027

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (175+ words) Bashir Ahmad, former special assistant on digital communications to the late Muhammadu Buhari, says Yusuf, the ex-president's son, has declared his intention to contest a house of representatives' seat in 2027. On Monday night, speculation was rife on social media over…...

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thecable. ng > 2027-elections-and-nigerias-descent-into-one-party-democracy

2027 elections and Nigeria's descent into one-party democracy

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1121+ words) The Cable 2027 elections and Nigeria's descent into one-party democracy These unfolding occurrences expose the magnitude of the country's gradual slide into a one-party state. Many governors, senators, representatives members, and grassroots politicians have strayed from their original political platforms, all…...