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“New Party Rising: Appeal Court Ruling Shakes Up 2027 Race With LPP Registration Mandate!”.
In a significant legal development, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to officially register the Liberation People’s Party (LPP) and provide it with a registration certificate within a 30-day window.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This unanimous decision, presided over by Justices Banjoko, Abang, and Oyewunmi, overturned a previous ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The appellate panel determined that, per Section 75(4) of the Electoral Act, 2022, the LPP is considered registered as of December 2025—a date set at 60 days post-application submission. Additionally, the court ordered INEC to pay ₦5 million in damages along with ₦500,000 in litigation costs.
The legal challenge arose after the LPP, one of 14 associations prequalified by INEC from a pool of 171 applicants in 2025, faced obstacles during the registration process. Despite paying the required ₦2 million fee and receiving a 30-day access code, the party contended that INEC prematurely blocked its access to the online portal, preventing document submission.
Following the ruling, the LPP’s lead counsel, John Nwobodo, hailed the outcome as a triumph for justice, democracy, and the rule of law. He expressed gratitude toward the appellate justices and emphasized the party’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusivity and democratic participation in the political landscape.
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly stepping in to resolve the growing political tension between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and All Progressives Congress (APC) governors ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The friction stems from Wike’s creation of the Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, which he insists is meant to mobilize support for President Tinubu’s re-election. However, APC governors—led by Progressive Governors Forum Chairman and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma—fear the arrangement undermines official party candidates. Uzodimma maintained that APC governors will exclusively back the party’s official candidates at all levels and will not support any alliance that weakens the APC.
Beyond 2027, insiders note that the dispute is fueled by broader political calculations regarding 2031, 11th National Assembly leadership, and local electoral friction. Because both factions ultimately claim to support the President, a senior presidential aide confirmed that Tinubu, acting as party leader, is expected to broker a truce during an overseas meeting before the end of the week.
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“COALITION CRUMBLES: Labour Party Delivers Massive Blow, Publicly Disowns Wike’s Rainbow Alliance!”
The political future of the Rainbow Coalition—established by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike—faces significant hurdles following a major disavowal by one of its purported constituent parties.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
While Wike previously maintained that the coalition was formed to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid rather than the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Daily Trust reports that the alliance brings together the APC, PDP, Labour Party, and Action Alliance in Rivers State, internal cracks have begun to show.
Key Highlights and Controversies:
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Labour Party Disowns Coalition: Authentic LP chieftains in Rivers State have distanced themselves from the arrangement, clarifying that the individuals involved are linked to the Labour Union rather than the official party structure. Former South-South Zonal Vice Chairman Favour Reuben also alleged that the coalition’s recognized LP governorship candidate is actually a PDP member.
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Marginalization Concerns: Political analyst Celestine Akpobari criticized the alliance for lacking inclusivity, pointing out that key leadership positions and candidates across the participating parties are dominated by a single ethnic group, rendering the “rainbow” label contradictory. He further argued that power rotation should look toward the Ogoni people if shifted from Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
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Coalition Defense: Conversely, an anonymous Rivers APC chieftain in the coalition claimed the alliance has effectively taken grassroots control, incorporating local government chairmen, councillors, and Governor Fubara’s loyalists.
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Endorsement for Tinubu: Former IYC President Udengs Eradiri defended the coalition, describing it as a valuable asset designed to secure bulk votes for President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign across diverse political lines, rather than undermining existing governors.
A suspected outbreak of disease has resulted in the death of numerous suspected illegal miners who were being held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, at least 33 detainees are feared dead following an operation against illegal mining that led to their arrest and subsequent detention at an NSCDC facility in Minna. The tragedy was discovered during the early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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The Crackdown: The Niger State Command of the NSCDC executed a “burst operation” between September 15 and 16 to curb illegal mining, leading to multiple arrests.
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The Discovery: In the early hours of September 17, scores of detained suspects were found dead due to a suspected illness. Hospital sources indicate that 33 individuals succumbed, with diphtheria suspected as the cause.
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Public Reaction: The incident sparked protests from relatives and residents in the M.I. Wushishi and Mekunkle areas.
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Official Response: NSCDC State Commandant Suberu Aniviye confirmed the incident, stated that the bodies were deposited at the General Hospital in Minna for medical examinations, and appealed for calm while security agencies manage the situation.
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