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Court Clears Goodluck Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Run as Eligibility Suit Fails

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election, effectively clearing the way for his potential return to A*o Rock.

https://ddnewsonline.com/court-clears-goodluck-jonathan-for-2027-presidential-run-as-eligibility-suit-fails/

Federal Government Declares May 27 and 28 as Public Holidays for Eid ul Adha

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on Monday in Abuja.

https://ddnewsonline.com/federal-government-declares-may-27-and-28-as-public-holidays-for-eid-ul-adha/

Wike Backs Kingsley Chinda for Rivers 2027 Governorship, Reveals Tinubu-Brokered Pact with Fubara

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has thrown his full support behind House of Representatives member Kingsley Chinda as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2027 Rivers State governorship election.

https://ddnewsonline.com/wike-backs-kingsley-chinda-for-rivers-2027-governorship-reveals-tinubu-brokered-pact-with-fubara/

Federal High Court Adjourns NDC Suit Challenging Key Sections of Electoral Act, 2026 to June 9

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to strike down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026, until June 9 for hearing.

The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/635/2026, could not proceed on Monday due to the absence of Justice Mohammed Umar, who was said to be on another official engagement.

https://ddnewsonline.com/federal-high-court-adjourns-ndc-suit-challenging-key-sections-of-electoral-act-2026-to-june-9/

PDP Leadership Pays Solidarity Visit to Governor Seyi Makinde Over Oyo Insecurity

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday paid a high-profile condolence and solidarity visit to Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, over the recent wave of insecurity and tragic incidents in the state.

https://ddnewsonline.com/pdp-leadership-pays-solidarity-visit-to-governor-seyi-makinde-over-oyo-insecurity/

Former PDP Publicity Secretary Asiwaju Akinloye Bankole Resigns From the Party

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has suffered a significant setback following the resignation of Asiwaju Akinloye Bankole (JP), the party’s former Publicity Secretary and Director of Media and Communication.

https://ddnewsonline.com/former-pdp-publicity-secretary-asiwaju-akinloye-bankole-resigns-from-the-party/

Peter Obi Cleared for NDC Presidential Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been cleared to contest the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election.

https://ddnewsonline.com/cubana-chief-priest-claims-tinubu-doesnt-fully-trust-him-because-of-past-support-for-peter-obi/

Peter Obi Cleared for NDC Presidential Primary Ahead of 2027 Election

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been cleared to contest the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election.

https://ddnewsonline.com/peter-obi-cleared-for-ndc-presidential-primary-ahead-of-2027-election/

Deji Adeyanju Calls for Immediate Arrest of Cleric Ahmad Gumi Over “Terrorist Sympathiser” Comments

Nigerian activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Federal Government to immediately arrest controversial Islamic cleric, Dr. Ahmad Gumi, over his recent inflammatory comments on bandits and the security crisis in the country.

https://ddnewsonline.com/deji-adeyanju-calls-for-immediate-arrest-of-cleric-ahmad-gumi-over-terrorist-sympathiser-comments/