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🇳🇬 Punch
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2027: Ex-NTA journalist Modele Sarafa-Yusuf declares for Ogun govship

Former journalist Modele Sarafa-Yusuf has declared her intention to run for the governorship of Ogun State in the 2027 elections.

Feb 26 • 15:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC blasts ADC over Edo shooting claim, calls for probe

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a shooting incident in Edo State, while calling for a probe into the event and urging law enforcement to investigate the ADC.

Feb 26 • 14:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC holds ward congresses in Abia

The All Progressives Congress successfully held its ward congresses in Abia, Nigeria, demonstrating organizational strength and member enthusiasm.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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C’River APC pledges support for Otu, Tinubu’s re-election

The All Progressives Congress in Cross River State has expressed strong support for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, commending the peaceful conduct of recent party congresses.

Feb 26 • 00:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Ondo APC congress sparks division concerns, elders warn

Elders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State express concern over divisions within the party following disruptions at a recent congress.

Feb 26 • 00:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Yilwatda affirms APC’s electoral edge as convention nears

Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, claimed that the party is the best platform for candidates in Nigeria as they prepare for an upcoming convention.

Feb 26 • 00:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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PHOTOS: Yilwatda unveils APC national convention committee

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, Dr. Nentawe G. Yilwatda, inaugurated the party’s National Convention Committee, emphasizing its significance for democratic values.

Feb 25 • 22:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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I’m confident of winning Ogun APC gov ticket — Iyabo Obasanjo

Iyabo Obasanjo expresses confidence in securing the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket for Ogun State in 2027.

Feb 25 • 18:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Ondo APC elders lament division after ward congress

Elders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo, Nigeria, express concern over divisions and violence following a disrupted ward congress.

Feb 25 • 16:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
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Nigeria: Another PDP Governor, Lawmakers Set to Join APC

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State is reportedly set to defect from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), following others from his party in the region.

Feb 25 • 15:42 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
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Pauline Hanson’s populism is a front. But there are lessons for progressives in One Nation’s surging popularity | Peter Lewis

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party is gaining significant traction in Australia, presenting challenges not just to the Coalition government but to progressive parties as well.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC congratulates winners of Rivers constituency bye-elections

The All Progressives Congress congratulated its candidates for winning the recent bye-elections in Rivers State House of Assembly.

Feb 22 • 19:58 UTC
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APC praises orderly conduct of local government congresses in Benue

The All Progressives Congress in Benue State commended the peaceful execution of its local government congresses, crediting the cooperation of various stakeholders.

Feb 22 • 18:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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BREAKING (Updated): APC wins Kuje chairmanship

The All Progressives Congress has secured the Kuje Area Council chairmanship with Danjuma Shekwolo winning the election.

Feb 22 • 16:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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FULL LIST: APC wins five FCT councils, PDP one

The All Progressives Congress won five out of six chairmanship seats in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, with the Peoples Democratic Party winning one.

Feb 22 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC confident of winning Osun governorship poll — Chieftain

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State expresses strong confidence in winning the upcoming governorship election due to recent achievements and increased party popularity.

Feb 22 • 13:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC congress: Sokoto governor urges new LG leaders to uphold integrity

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has called on newly elected local government executives of the All Progressives Congress to maintain integrity and enhance grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Feb 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC wins Ungogo, Kano Municipal assembly by-elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the bye-elections for the Ungogo and Kano Municipal State Assembly in Nigeria.

Feb 22 • 10:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
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The Future of the Progressives, Crime Statistics, and Deficiencies in the Insurance Market

The article discusses a radio show that will analyze the future of the Progressive Party, crime statistics, and the insurance market in Iceland.

Feb 22 • 09:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
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Those invisible deaths

The case of Quentin Deranque reflects a broader historical issue of violence in society, which Italian progressives are hesitant to confront due to ideological discomfort.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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BREAKING: APC candidate wins AMAC chairmanship election in FCT

Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress has been declared the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, securing over 40,000 votes.

Feb 22 • 07:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Morning Recap: APC leads in FCT, Rivers, as Kano polls marred by disputes, Arukwe-Bam Bam dating rumours

The All Progressives Congress has made significant gains in recent Nigerian elections, although concerns about voter participation and alleged electoral irregularities persist.

Feb 22 • 06:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Delta APC denies attack on Ibori’s daughter

The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has refuted claims of an attack on Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, asserting that such reports are exaggerated and unfounded.

Feb 22 • 00:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC leads as voter apathy mars FCT council poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) led in early results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls, amidst notable voter apathy.

Feb 22 • 00:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Oyo LG elects new APC chairman

The All Progressives Congress has elected Prince Dotun Oladipupo as the new chairman of its Oluyole Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Feb 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Ondo commissioners, LG chair laud peaceful APC congress

Officials in Ondo State praise the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress congresses held across the region.

Feb 21 • 19:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC is not a party of saints, but better than PDP — Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation, acknowledges that while the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not perfect, it is a better option than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Feb 21 • 07:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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APC screens 540 candidates ahead of Lagos LG congresses

The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has screened 540 candidates for local government area congresses, ensuring a well-organized electoral process.

Feb 20 • 19:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
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The Secret Mission of Progressives Macinka and Babiš: European Superstate

The article discusses the alleged secret collaboration between Czech political figures Andrej Babiš and Jakub Macinka to promote the establishment of a European superstate.

Feb 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Gombe Rep dumps PDP for APC

A member of the House of Representatives, Inuwa Garba, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in Gombe State, citing positive leadership and policies as his motivation.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Electoral Act 2026: Lagos APC backs Tinubu, dismisses opposition as noisemakers

The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress has publicly supported President Tinubu's signing of the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment, criticizing the opposition's backlash as unfounded and emotionally driven.

Feb 19 • 11:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Edo APC concludes ward congresses, elects leaders

The All Progressives Congress in Edo State successfully held ward congresses, where leaders were elected through a consensus arrangement.

Feb 19 • 10:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
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The Left Loves Change, Except for Evangelicals

The article discusses the tension between progressives and conservatives in Brazil, particularly in relation to the support for President Lula and the role of the evangelical community.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Oyo APC commends members, committees for peaceful ward congress

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State praised its members and committees for the peaceful and successful conduct of its ward congresses.

Feb 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Bloodbath at Ondo APC congress leaves two dead

Violence erupted during the All Progressives Congress congress in Ondo State, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.

Feb 19 • 00:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Abiodun hails Ogun APC’s peaceful ward congresses

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun praised the peaceful conduct of the All Progressives Congress ward congresses across the state, highlighting the commitment to internal democracy and unity within the party.

Feb 18 • 21:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Ondo APC elders condemn attack on party secretariat, chairman

Elders of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State condemned an attack on the party's secretariat by suspected political thugs during a pre-congress meeting.

Feb 18 • 20:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Bayelsa gov hails peaceful APC ward congresses

Governor Douye Diri commends the All Progressives Congress for successfully conducting ward congresses in Bayelsa State.

Feb 18 • 19:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Two feared killed in Ondo APC congress violence, chairman’s brother in coma

Violence during an All Progressives Congress congress in Ondo State led to at least two deaths and several injuries, including the chairman's brother being hospitalized.

Feb 18 • 16:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kristján and Elísabet at the top for the Progressives and Independents

Kristján and Elísabet are leading figures for the Progressive Party and the Independents in Iceland.

Feb 18 • 14:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Ondo APC chair beaten as party meeting erupts in chaos

A pre-congress meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State escalated into violence, injuring several attendees and resulting in the assault of the state chairman.

Feb 18 • 09:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Anambra APC endorses Tinubu, restates commitment to party unity

The All Progressives Congress in Anambra State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the upcoming 2027 elections, emphasizing party unity and structure cohesion during a stakeholders’ meeting.

Feb 17 • 21:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Abia lawmaker dumps PDP, joins APC

Uchenna Erondu Jnr, a lawmaker from Abia State, has left the Peoples Democratic Party to join the All Progressives Congress, citing a desire for greater development in his constituency.

Feb 17 • 19:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
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Liberals clash over AOC's ‘word salad’ on Taiwan, arguing 'that answer was terrible and you know it'

Progressive commentators debated Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's unclear statements on U.S. foreign policy regarding Taiwan during a panel discussion.

Feb 17 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Risks as Executive Director of the Progressives

Helgi Héðinsson has stepped down as the executive director of the Progressive Party after three years, indicating his decision was independent of the recent party leadership election.

Feb 17 • 14:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Why I joined APC – Kano gov

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announced his decision to join the All Progressives Congress to ensure the state aligns with national governance for accelerated development.

Feb 17 • 09:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Supreme Court affirms Joshua Ishaku as APC candidate

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has confirmed Joshua Ishaku as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the upcoming Bwari Area Council chairmanship election following a dissenting judgment.

Feb 17 • 08:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano fire: FG, APC govs donate N8bn to victims

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress governors have pledged a total of N8 billion to support victims of the recent fire disaster at the Kano Singer Market.

Feb 17 • 01:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Kano central to APC plans, says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the importance of Kano State to the All Progressives Congress during a reception celebrating the governor's defection to the party.

Feb 17 • 00:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
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Electoral Reform: What is APC Afraid Of?

The article discusses the surge of politicians joining Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and questions the party's reluctance to support key electoral reforms for transparent elections.

Feb 17 • 00:02 UTC

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