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Kwankwaso Warns ADC Against Northern Presidential Ticket, Says It Is South’s Turn

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

Rabiu Kwankwaso urges Atiku Abubakar and ADC to respect presidential zoning and support Peter Obi to complete the South’s remaining tenure. The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has warned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar against disrupting the presidential zoning arrangement, insisting that it is still...

Soludo Says Igbo Must Choose Reason Over Emotion In 2027 Election

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo urges Ndigbo to support President Tinubu’s re-election, citing political partnerships and regional interests ahead of 2027. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the Igbo people to prioritise political reasoning over emotions in the 2027 presidential election, arguing that supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election would...

Yari Says APC Will Convince Nigerians To Re-Elect Tinubu In 2027

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

APC Campaign DG Abdulaziz Yari expresses confidence that Tinubu’s performance, faith in God and campaign efforts will secure a second term. The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on Saturday said Nigerians would be convinced to return President Bola Tinubu for a second...

ADC Slams Tinubu’s N50,000 Cash Relief As Election Gimmick, Questions Government’s Motives

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

ADC accuses Tinubu of using N50,000 cash relief to win votes, questioning the timing, impact and transparency of the intervention. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the federal government’s sudden announcement of a N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable households as an election gimmick, driven by President Bola Ahmed...

ADC Demands Arrest Of Sokoto Marshals Over Attack On Governorship Candidate, Abduction Of DSS Officers

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2026November 1, 20260

ADC gives security agencies 24 hours to arrest alleged attackers, secure its candidate and rescue two DSS personnel reportedly abducted in Sokoto. The Presidential Campaign Council of the African Democratic Congress (ADC-PCC) has condemned the attack on its Sokoto State governorship candidate, Alhaji Munir Dan Iya, allegedly by the operatives...

2027 Polls: INEC Lists Pantami, Keeps Gwarzo, Adebutu Off Updated Candidates’ List

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

INEC includes Pantami in Gombe’s updated list but leaves Gwarzo and Adebutu out, citing court orders and rejected petitions. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday published an updated list of Governorship and Deputy Governorship candidates for the 2027 elections. The commission has included the former Minister of Communications...

Tambuwal Demands Probe Into Reported Attack On Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Tambuwal condemns the reported attack on Manir Dan’iya’s convoy, demanding an impartial investigation and accountability for those responsible. Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has condemned the reported attack on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in the state, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, calling...

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Does Not Hand Baton To Man Standing Still, Hamzat Already Running To Lead Lagos

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Sanwo-Olu says Hamzat has earned Lagos succession through seven years of partnership, loyalty and leadership on major projects. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described his deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, as a loyal and dependable partner, saying his commitment to governance makes him the right person to continue the...

2027: Abejide targets 2m votes for Tinubu in Kano, empowers Yoruba, Ebira, Igala communities

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Leke Abejide, has challenged Yoruba and other non-indigenous communities in Kano state to mobilise at least two million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections. Abejide made the call on Saturday...

Obidient Movement Appoints Moses Paul National Coordinator Ahead Of 2027 Elections

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2026October 31, 20260

Obidient Movement appoints Dr Moses Paul as National Coordinator, pledging grassroots mobilisation and a disciplined structure ahead of 2027 polls. The new National Coorodinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Moses Paul on Friday assumed office with a promise to build a functional, disciplined and inclusive structure across every state, local...