Nigeria 2027 Archives - Page 2 of 41

Kogi East Citizen Blasts Senator Echocho Over Alleged Neglect, Poor Representation

NewsDeskNgMay 24, 2026May 24, 20260

A concerned citizen from Kogi East, A.O. Augustine, has criticised the lawmaker representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, over what he described as poor representation, neglect of critical infrastructure and lack of accountability in the district. In an open letter addressed to the senator, Augustine accused Echocho of...

2027 elections: NDPC urges journalists to uphold ethical standards

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has called on journalists to uphold professionalism, ethical standards, and responsible information management as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Vincent Olatunji, made the call in a goodwill message delivered during the 2026 Press...

NITDA to Partner NUJ FCT to Counter Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2026May 22, 20260

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council to combat disinformation and promote credible information dissemination ahead of the 2027 general elections. Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, made this known in...

Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors Hails Rivers APC Over Peaceful Conduct of Guber Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

*Charges Chinda to Be Magnanimous in Victory as a Patriot The Rainbow Coalition Ambassadors (RCA) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State for the peaceful and orderly conduct of its governorship primaries, describing the process as a shining example of political maturity and a departure from the...

Galadima to emerge as Adamawa APC guber candidate as 3 aspirants step down

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

The coast is now clear for likely emergence of Ahmed Galadima Aminu as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the withdrawal of three aspirants in his favour ahead of the party’s primary election holding today. Those who announced their withdrawal include Engr. Diaulhaq Abubakar, Comrade Mustapha...

2027: Niger Group commends Gov Bago’s political credentials over APC NASS Primaries

NewsDeskNgMay 20, 2026May 20, 20260

*says Sani Musa’s emergence clear choice of the masses The New Niger Development Agenda (NNDA) has strongly commended Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago and Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, praising the governor’s outstanding political credentials and masterful handling of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Assembly primaries, while describing Senator Sani Musa’s...

Rivers 2027: How proven loyality is speaking for Kingsley Chida

NewsDeskNgMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

By Thomas Taribo There are two types of loyalty; true loyalty and strategic loyalty.True loyalty is rare, and unambitious. True loyalty is unsaleable, it stays when all else leaves, because it has no exit clause, and convenience, but strategic loyalty is common because it’s rational, and transactional. In politics, you...

Dekina/Bassa 2027: Suleiman Declares for Reps Seat, Promises Inclusive Leadership

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

Hon. Abubakar Sadeeq Suleiman has obtained the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency of Kogi State on the platform of the Youth Party. Speaking shortly after picking the forms, Suleiman said his decision to join the race was...

Disinformation Takes Centre Stage as NUJ FCT Begins 2026 Press Week

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2026May 14, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, will commence its 2026 Press Week on Saturday, May 16, with a medical outreach programme as part of activities lined up for the annual event. The week-long programme, scheduled to run from May 16 to May 22, is themed:...

Lagos Speaker Obasa Declares For House Of Representatives Seat Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 13, 2026May 13, 20260

Lagos Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa declared for the Agege federal seat ahead of APC primaries and 2027 elections. Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared his intention to contest for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 general elections.Obasa, a sixth-term lawmaker representing Agege...