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🇳🇬 Punch
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Ex-Edo agency director declares for Reps seat

Abraham Jimawo, a former executive director of the Edo State Rapid Response Agency, has announced his candidacy for the Etsako East/Etsako West/Etsako Central Federal Constituency seat in the upcoming 2027 election.

Mar 22 • 21:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
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2) The conservatives want progress against those who only preserve privileges

The article discusses the paradox of political perspectives in Italy, arguing that conservatives are seeking genuine progress while those who cling to old privileges label themselves as progressives.

Mar 22 • 10:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APGA chieftain hails Soludo’s intervention in Anambra traditional stool dispute

Chinedu Obigwe, a leader in the All Progressives Grand Alliance, praises Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his effective handling of a traditional leadership dispute in Awka Kingdom.

Mar 22 • 10:02 UTC
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APC fixes Tuesday for screening of national office aspirants

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled a screening for national office aspirants to take place on March 24, 2026, in Abuja.

Mar 22 • 06:27 UTC
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Shettima to receive Zamfara governor into APC Tuesday

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to formally welcome Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State into the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday.

Mar 22 • 01:12 UTC
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Shettima to welcome Zamfara governor into APC on Tuesday

Zamfara State will welcome Governor Dauda Lawal into the All Progressives Congress with Vice President Kashim Shettima leading the event next Tuesday.

Mar 21 • 17:41 UTC
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Zoning the Kwara governorship ticket to the North is risky for APC – Aspirant

Aspirant Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman warns that zoning the All Progressives Congress's 2027 governorship ticket in Kwara State to the northern district could be politically detrimental.

Mar 21 • 00:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Eid-el-Fitr: APC urges Nigerians to sustain prayers for peace, unity

The All Progressives Congress (APC) calls on Nigerians to maintain prayers for peace and unity during Eid-el-Fitr, emphasizing the values of Ramadan.

Mar 20 • 18:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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YPP presidential aspirant, Ekiti monarch urge unity in Eid-el-Fitr message

Olajide Filani, a presidential aspirant for the Young Progressives Party, emphasizes the importance of unity and compassion among Nigerians in his Eid-el-Fitr message.

Mar 20 • 09:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Declare Abaribe’s seat vacant, Abia APGA tells Senate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance in Abia State has urged the Senate to declare Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe's seat vacant due to his resignation from the party.

Mar 20 • 09:05 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
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Squad style progressives hit with 'cold shower' as candidates fall to moderates in blue state Civil War

In Illinois, progressive Democrats backed by 'The Squad' were rejected by voters in favor of moderate candidates, raising concerns about the future of the party's direction.

Mar 19 • 19:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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First Republic politician Adelakun’s son joins Oyo gov race

Kunle Busari, son of late politician Busari Adelakun, announces his candidacy for the Oyo State governorship race in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mar 19 • 19:12 UTC
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PDP Condemns APC-led Government Over Nigeria’s Global Terrorism Index

The Peoples Democratic Party has criticized the All Progressives Congress-led government for Nigeria's alarming ranking as the fourth most impacted country on the Global Terrorism Index for 2026.

Mar 19 • 17:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
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"Tick-tock, merchants." Progressives intensified their fight against corruption after a drop in preferences

Progressive Slovakia has intensified its anti-corruption rhetoric in response to a decline in public support.

Mar 18 • 14:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Oyo APC stakeholders hail peaceful congresses, seek zoning review

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State praised the recent peaceful conduct of party congresses and expressed a desire for a review of national zoning arrangements.

Mar 18 • 09:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
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Progressives deputies from Piauí paid Ciro Nogueira's credit card bills, says COAF

Deputies Átila Lira and Júlio Arcoverde paid credit card bills for Senator Ciro Nogueira, revealing potential ties to organized crime through financial transactions.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Wike’s ally Aduda predicts Tinubu’s 2027 victory

Philip Aduda has left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress, promising to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027.

Mar 18 • 02:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC leaders caution against Aiyedatiwa re-election distraction

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State urge against distractions caused by legal challenges to Governor Aiyedatiwa's leadership, despite him not announcing a bid for re-election.

Mar 17 • 00:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Re-election eligibility: Ondo APC leaders warn against distracting Aiyedatiwa

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State have urged against distractions for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, following a court ruling about his re-election eligibility.

Mar 16 • 16:22 UTC
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APC unveils media committee ahead of 2026 national convention

The All Progressives Congress in Nigeria has inaugurated a Media and Publicity Subcommittee to prepare for its upcoming national convention.

Mar 16 • 15:24 UTC
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Governors treating Tinubu as 'tin god' for political survival – ADC chieftain

Ladan Salihu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, criticizes state governors who defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying their reliance on President Bola Tinubu for their political survival is misguided.

Mar 16 • 12:02 UTC
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APC commits to unity, national development – Chairman

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, emphasized the party's commitment to democracy, national development, and youth empowerment while advocating for unity within the party.

Mar 16 • 09:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
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Nigeria: We Are Not Inciting Nigerians, We Are Only Speaking for Them - ADC Replies APC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) counters the All Progressives Congress (APC) over accusations of incitement regarding President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, asserting that they represent the views of Nigerians suffering under rising poverty rates.

Mar 16 • 04:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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ADC lacks structure to challenge APC – Kogi PDP aspirant

A Kogi State House of Assembly aspirant argues that the African Democratic Congress lacks the necessary structure to effectively oppose the ruling All Progressives Congress in the upcoming elections.

Mar 16 • 01:00 UTC
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APC will shock the opposition after convention, says Basiru

The All Progressives Congress in Nigeria denies rumors of internal strife and expresses confidence that its upcoming national convention will surprise the opposition parties.

Mar 15 • 00:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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2027: Three former governors unveil committee for APC’s victory in Abia

Three former governors of Abia State have formed a committee aimed at ensuring the All Progressives Congress secures victory in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

Mar 14 • 23:32 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
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Matthías leads the Progressives in Árborg

Matthías Bjarnason has been selected to lead the Progressive Party's list in Árborg for the upcoming municipal elections in 2026.

Mar 14 • 01:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
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Orri continues as the leader of the Progressives in Kópavogur

Orri has been re-elected as the leader of the Progressive Party in Kópavogur.

Mar 13 • 10:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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11 opposition Representatives defect to APC, ADC

A total of 11 lawmakers from Nigeria's opposition parties have defected to the All Progressives Congress and African Democratic Congress amid ongoing political realignments.

Mar 12 • 14:55 UTC
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Ekiti 2026: APC to ditch campaign ‘jamborees’ for grassroots engagement

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State plans to shift its campaign strategy away from traditional jamborees towards more grassroots engagement ahead of the June 20 governorship election.

Mar 12 • 14:37 UTC
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Tinubu committed to democratic governance, rule of law – APC chairman

The chairman of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, emphasized President Tinubu's dedication to democratic governance following his approval of the 2026 Electoral Law.

Mar 12 • 12:29 UTC
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2027: Zamfara PDP chairman dumps party, joins APC

Jamil Magayaki, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, citing political developments in the state as his reason for the switch.

Mar 12 • 09:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
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The Mayor Leads the Progressives in Hafnarfjörður

The mayor of Hafnarfjörður is at the forefront of the Progressive Party's efforts in the upcoming local elections.

Mar 11 • 09:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
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Rogan says it's 'horses---' that progressives believe expecting voters to have ID is like Jim Crow

Joe Rogan criticizes progressive views that equate voter ID laws with Jim Crow-era discrimination, arguing that such concerns are unfounded.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Defections, political intolerance and threat of election boycott

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress amid internal strife in the PDP.

Mar 11 • 00:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Umahi unveils APC convention logistics committee in Abuja

Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has inaugurated a logistics committee to prepare for the upcoming All Progressives Congress national convention in Abuja.

Mar 10 • 21:53 UTC
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Osun 2026: Oyetola rallies APC stakeholders

Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, is engaging with All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Osun State to prepare for the 2026 governorship election.

Mar 10 • 18:34 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Osun APC accuses Adeleke of planning secret loan, gov dismisses claim

The All Progressives Congress in Osun State accused Governor Adeleke of planning to secretly take out a loan of N300 billion using local government areas as collateral, a claim that the governor has dismissed.

Mar 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Why I defected to APC – Zamfara gov

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress due to ongoing crises within the PDP.

Mar 10 • 10:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Matawalle hails Zamfara gov’s APC defection, seeks unity

Bello Matawalle has welcomed the defection of Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and emphasized the need for unity to tackle state challenges.

Mar 10 • 00:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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VIDEO: APC flag flies high in Zamfara as gov, deputy join party

Governor Dauda Lawal and his deputy Mani Mummuni have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, marking a political shift in Zamfara State.

Mar 9 • 17:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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BREAKING: Zamfara Gov Dauda Lawal dumps PDP for APC

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress after consultations with political leaders in the state.

Mar 9 • 15:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
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Nigeria: APC Members Allege Plans to Manipulate Congress List in Kwara

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have protested against alleged attempts to manipulate the party executives' congress list.

Mar 9 • 10:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
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Differing Opinions Among Government Parties on SIM Card Registration Law; 'Progressives' Will Demand the Opinion of the Ombudsman

Latvian government parties are divided over a proposed law for the registration of prepaid SIM cards aimed at combating telephone fraud which cost citizens nearly 24 million euros in two years.

Mar 8 • 18:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Tinubu will decide Oyo APC candidate – Shittu

Former Minister Adebayo Shittu claims that President Bola Tinubu will determine the All Progressives Congress' candidate for Oyo State's 2027 governorship election, dismissing speculation about other potential candidates.

Mar 8 • 01:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Court will decide my 2028 move — Aiyedatiwa

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is facing legal challenges regarding his eligibility to contest for a second term in the 2028 election due to constitutional interpretations.

Mar 7 • 15:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
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Jónína continues as the leader of the Progressives in Múlaþing

Jónína has been re-elected as the leader of the Progressives in Múlaþing.

Mar 7 • 14:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC’s 30 governors can’t intimidate me from presidential poll – Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, asserts that he will not be intimidated by the All Progressives Congress's control of 30 governors as he plans to run for the 2027 presidential election.

Mar 7 • 00:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Lagos APC chairman seeks unity after re-election

The re-elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Cornelius Ojelabi, has called for unity among party members to strengthen democracy in the state.

Mar 7 • 00:07 UTC
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ADC condemns burning of party secretariat in Rivers

The African Democratic Congress has condemned the arson of its secretariat in Rivers State, attributing the act to political thugs and vowing to take lawful measures for protection and justice.

Mar 6 • 18:55 UTC

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