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2027 Race Heats Up As NDC Pegs Presidential Form At ₦60 Million.

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The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its timetable for the 2027 general election primaries, with presidential aspirants expected to pay a total of ₦60 million for Expression of Interest and Nomination forms.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

reports that the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, announced this in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the sale of forms will begin from May 13 to May 18 as part of preparations for the party’s internal electoral process.

Cleopas explained that all aspirants would be required to participate in screening exercises with their relevant credentials and supporting documents.

He added that the sale of nomination forms would commence immediately after screening, running from May 21 to May 23, while completed forms must be submitted on or before May 25, 2026.

The party also stated that appeals arising from the screening process would be handled on May 25 and 26.

Primary elections for various elective positions are scheduled for May 27 and 28, while the presidential primary election will take place on May 29 in Abuja.

According to Cleopas, aspirants for State Houses of Assembly will be screened in their respective states, while National Assembly and presidential aspirants will undergo screening at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja.

He further disclosed that all aspirants must sign an undertaking in compliance with the party’s guidelines and code of conduct.

The NDC also announced that it will adopt the open secret ballot system for its primaries, a move it said is designed to ensure credibility, fairness, and internal democracy.

Under the party’s approved fee structure, aspirants for State Houses of Assembly will pay ₦2.5 million, House of Representatives aspirants ₦6 million, Senate aspirants ₦8 million, and governorship aspirants ₦30 million.

For the presidential race, aspirants are expected to pay ₦20 million for the Expression of Interest form and ₦40 million for the Nomination form, bringing the total to ₦60 million.

The party also introduced concessions for female aspirants and persons living with disabilities, with women required to pay 50 percent of the approved fees, while persons with disabilities will pay 25 percent across all categories.

The NDC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting transparent, credible, and fair primaries aimed at producing qualified candidates for the 2027 elections.

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    • Yusuf stressed that opposition stakeholders should prioritize national interest and regional rotation—allowing the South to complete another four-year term—over individual ambitions.

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Keep The Peace Or Lose Your Throne: Governor Otu Sends Shockwaves Through The Traditional Council!.

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    • Otu emphasized that traditional leaders are strictly accountable for upholding local peace and traditions, warning that the state government will withdraw certificates of recognition from royal fathers where violence erupts and will withhold recognition from communities plagued by parallel leadership factions.

    • Yakurr Council Chairman Chief Inyang Yibala Igri urged residents to choose development and historical ties over destruction, encouraging youths to focus on commercial farming.

    • Meanwhile, the Obol Lopon of Ugep, HRM Obol Ufem Ubana, pledged the traditional council’s commitment to sustaining harmony while drawing attention to local concerns, including tensions from dual coronations in Agoi-Ibami, requests for sports infrastructure upgrades, and media coverage improvements.

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Operation Sweep: Military Troops Unleash Devastating Raid On Abuja’s Criminal Underworld!.

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  • Joint forces comprising troops from the Army Headquarters Garrison and Operation SWEEP carried out a security raid on Sunday, August 23, 2026, targeting illegal shanties and suspected criminal hideouts in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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    • According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the operation successfully dismantled multiple unauthorized structures in areas identified as vulnerable.

    • Following the exercise, the Mai-Anguwa of Nyanya praised the military action and committed to maintaining strong intelligence sharing and communication with security agencies to flag suspicious activities.

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