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APC Names Wike, Adeleke and Soludo in Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Council

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised its presidential campaign council for the 2027 general election, naming Nyesom Wike, Ademola Adeleke and Chukwuma Soludo as campaign coordinators in key states. The appointments bring prominent political figures from outside the ruling party into the campaign structure for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, according to reports published on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Wike to Coordinate Rivers, FCT … Continue reading APC Names Wike, Adeleke and Soludo in Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign Council

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INEC Raises Alarm Over Fake Governorship Candidates in Six States Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against a fake online publication claiming to contain a special announcement about governorship candidates in six states ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission identified the affected states as Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano, describing the circulating publication as false and insisting that it did not originate from the electoral body. INEC issued … Continue reading INEC Raises Alarm Over Fake Governorship Candidates in Six States Ahead of 2027 Elections

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‘A lunatic’: Wike threatens to stop Amaechi from campaigning in Rivers for calling Edo voters ‘mad people’

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, as a “thief” and a ‘’lunatic.” Wike vowed to do everything within his power to prevent former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi from becoming Nigeria’s president. Speaking to journalists after a brief meeting with FCT area council chairmen in Abuja, Wike slammed Amaechi  over his … Continue reading ‘A lunatic’: Wike threatens to stop Amaechi from campaigning in Rivers for calling Edo voters ‘mad people’

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INEC Begins PVC Distribution as Nigeria’s Voter Register Tops 103 Million

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced nationwide activities involving Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The development comes as Nigeria’s voter register surpasses 103 million, highlighting the growing importance of voter registration and electoral preparations ahead of the next general elections. INEC has urged eligible voters to follow official announcements regarding PVC collection and voter registration verification. … Continue reading INEC Begins PVC Distribution as Nigeria’s Voter Register Tops 103 Million

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JUST IN: Macron to Embark on State Visit to Nigeria in October

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to embark on a state visit to Nigeria later this month as both countries seek to strengthen their diplomatic and economic partnership. According to a report by TheCable on Thursday, October 8, 2026, Macron’s visit is scheduled for October 28 and 29, barring any changes to the programme. French officials have reportedly begun arriving in Nigeria to hold discussions … Continue reading JUST IN: Macron to Embark on State Visit to Nigeria in October

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2027 Elections: INEC Reviews Supreme Court Ruling That Could Affect Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is reviewing the implications of a recent Supreme Court judgment that upheld key provisions of Nigeria’s Electoral Act 2026 ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this while speaking on the commission’s preparations for the 2027 elections. The Supreme Court had ruled on provisions of the Electoral Act dealing with political party membership registers … Continue reading 2027 Elections: INEC Reviews Supreme Court Ruling That Could Affect Candidates

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Atiku Demands Breakdown of NNPC’s ₦11.2tn Receivables, Questions Tinubu Campaign Funding

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has demanded a detailed explanation of the ₦11.2 trillion recorded by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) as receivables from the Federation in its 2025 financial accounts. Atiku also questioned the government over expenditure on the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure and called for greater transparency regarding contracts and payments … Continue reading Atiku Demands Breakdown of NNPC’s ₦11.2tn Receivables, Questions Tinubu Campaign Funding

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INEC to Brief Nigerians as 2027 Elections Enter 100-Day Countdown

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to brief Nigerians and key stakeholders on Tuesday, October 6, as preparations for the 2027 general elections enter the final 100-day countdown. The commission will hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja to provide an update on its readiness for the elections. According to INEC, the briefing will focus on important aspects of … Continue reading INEC to Brief Nigerians as 2027 Elections Enter 100-Day Countdown

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“I lost my mother because of his policies”: Rotimi Amaechi accuses Tinubu of killing his mother

Former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration contributed to the death of his mother, saying the rising cost of medicines made it difficult for his family to provide the drugs she needed. Amaechi, who is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, made the allegation during an interview on Channels … Continue reading “I lost my mother because of his policies”: Rotimi Amaechi accuses Tinubu of killing his mother

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Where is Mr President?: Obi voiced out after weeks of Tinubu leaving Nigeria

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the whereabouts and return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Nigeria. The former Anambra State governor raised the issue in a statement published on his official X handle on Sunday and issued through his spokesperson, Idris Zekeri Jnr. Recall that Tinubu departed the country on August 30, 2026, for a … Continue reading Where is Mr President?: Obi voiced out after weeks of Tinubu leaving Nigeria

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