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Wike To Opposition: Don’t Deny Tinubu’s Good Work Because Of Politics

NewsDeskNgOct 16, 2026October 16, 20260

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has challenged opposition political figures to acknowledge what he considers the achievements of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that political differences should not prevent an objective assessment of government policies and performance. Wike made the remarks during the...

ADC-PCC Accuses APC Campaign Council Of Threatening Multiparty Democracy

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2026October 15, 20260

The ADC-PCC accuses the APC of threatening multiparty democracy through its expanded campaign council and weakening opposition parties in Nigeria. The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of undermining Nigeria’s multiparty democracy following the expansion of its presidential campaign council ahead of...

Atiku Urges Nigerians To Collect PVCs, Pledges Economic Relief If Elected In 2027

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2026October 15, 20260

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to make life more affordable and improve security across Nigeria, blaming President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the rising cost of living. Atiku made the promise in a post on his official X account on Wednesday , while urging...

Shettima: Atiku Is Like Odinga, Peter Obi Has Delusions Of Grandeur

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2026October 15, 20260

Shettima attacks Atiku’s presidential ambitions and Peter Obi’s economic claims, defending Tinubu’s reforms as APC prepares for 2027. Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying Atiku is no Abraham Lincoln despite his repeated attempts...

2027 Elections: Algorithms Won’t Decide The Vote, Says Amupitan

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2026October 14, 20260

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has declared that the outcome of the 2027 General Elections will not be decided by a set of codes, insisting that the sovereign will of the voters remains the sole determinant of who governs the country. Amupitan said technology,...

APC Chairman Tells Opposition to Ditch Tinubu Insults, Present Manifestos Ahead of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2026October 14, 20260

APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda challenges opposition parties to present policy alternatives, while ex-CJN Olukayode Ariwoola calls for peaceful, credible 2027 elections. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is challenging opposition parties in Nigeria to present their manifestos and engage it in policy debates ahead of the 2027 general elections, rather than...

INEC Explains Exclusion Of Governorship Candidates, Gives Parties October 24 Deadline To Challenge Omissions

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2026October 14, 20260

INEC says parties that failed to submit membership registers were excluded from governorship candidate lists following a Supreme Court ruling. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday explained why the names of some candidates were omitted in the final list for the 2027 governorship election. The commission advised political...

Court To Rule On Atiku’s Bid To Amend Tinubu Certificate Forgery Suit November 20

NewsDeskNgOct 13, 2026October 13, 20260

A Federal High Court will rule on Atiku Abubakar’s bid to amend his alleged certificate forgery suit seeking Tinubu’s disqualification in 2027. Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 to rule on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s application to amend his suit seeking...

Tinubu Never Ordered Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Realignment, 400km East-West Road Is Additional Project

NewsDeskNgOct 13, 2026October 13, 20260

Works ministry says the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway remains unchanged, clarifying that the proposed East-West Road reconstruction is separate. The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu directed the realignment or discontinuation of the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in favour of the East-West Road, insisting that the...

Sule Urges APC Unity Ahead Of 2027, Praises Wadada Primary Rival

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule urges APC members to stay united ahead of 2027, praising Musa Ahmed-Mohammed for backing Ahmed Wadada after the party primary. Nasarawa state Governor Abdullahi Sule, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to remain united ahead of the 2027 elections, applauding the sponsor of...