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There's rancor in the ranks of the All Progressives Congress with the party's presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu seeking to delink himself from the government of the day while relying on President Buhari's support. 

Labour Party's Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour is seeking to end the APC's hold on Lagos while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has seen its mock accreditation exercise receive mixed results.

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The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu delivered an outburst underlining his displeasure with the government of the day last week. 

The Election Petition Tribunal tasked with judging the Osun state elections delivered a judgment which changed the political calculations. 

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Abia passed away. 

The US announced a visa ban on election manipulators. 

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In less than a month, Nigerians will head to the polls to elect a new President. To ease the decision-making process, we will be digging into the three main candidates to help voters get a better sense of who they are. What do we know about their childhood(s)? What do their pre-political days tell us about their candidacies? How did they get into Politics? What is the case for or against their candidacies? What are their chances? 

The Labour Party's candidate, Peter Obi has defined this political cycle with a credible third-force bid. In this episode, Oluwamayowa Idowu and Kunle Adewumi help make sense of Obi's run. 

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As the build up to the election winds down, speculation has been raised about the readiness of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the country's electoral management body. 

Big Brother Titans, a fusion of the South African and Nigerian versions of the Big Brother franchise, launched yesterday. As is now a tradition in Nigerian politics, it has earned the ire of the political class.

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The Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele has found himself in heavy demand from Nigeria's secret police service leading to an obvious question as to who's after him. 

The Director General of the Peter Obi Campaign Council, Doyin Okupe announced his resignation from the role while President Jonathan's endorsement is being sought heavily. 

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The Bola Tinubu campaign picked a fight with the Thisday and Arise proprietor, Nduka Obaigbena.

Is INEC prepared for the 2023 elections? Could we see a possible postponement? 

Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo opts to endorse Atiku over the two Peters from his state and party. 

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Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gave his first interview of the election cycle to the British Broadcasting Corporation's Peter Okwoche after appearing at policy institute, Chatham House. 

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is emerging as a sought-after damsel in this cycle.

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Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo reprises his historic rivalry with Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi with a written takedown. 

The PDP's G5 continue to needle their party's candidate, Atiku Abubakar while flirting with his rivals. 

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The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu was in the news last week upon the release of an affidavit from a US court detailing his affiliation and alliance with drug traffickers raising obvious questions as to his character and credibility as a suitable President. 

The PDP G5 has also offered an indication that they might be prepared to offer a reprieve to the party's candidate, Atiku Abubakar. 

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Last night, some of the leading presidential candidates took to the great political marketplace for their ideas- the debate stage. While the APC's Bola Tinubu opted to party, the PDP's Atiku Abubakar was represented by his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa. Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Kola Abiola also took to the stage. We explore the significance of this debate and the absence of some of the leading candidates. 

Bola Tinubu chilled with the big boys by organising an outreach session with Nigeria's business elite while Peter Obi's manifesto made it to the public but was quickly walked back. 

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