A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate in Oyo State, Comrade Akinloye Olusegun, has demanded a comprehensive breakdown of federal allocations to the state’s 33 local government areas between 2019 and 2026, warning that he may petition anti-corruption agencies over the management of the funds. Olusegun, who contested the Surulere/Ogo-Oluwa Federal Constituency seat, made the request through his solicitors, Umar and Alofe Chambers, in a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance and the Accountant-General of the Federation. The application, dated October 27, 2026, was submitted under the Freedom of Information Act, 2011, by the lawyer, Ayo Omoleaupen.…
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Governorship candidates of opposition political parties in Kaduna State have dismissed reports claiming they endorsed a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The candidates described the circulating social media report as false, misleading and mischievous, urging members of the public to disregard the claim. Yusuf Idris, spokesperson for the Kaduna State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as ABG, issued the clarification in a statement on Tuesday. Idris explained that the report emerged after a meeting of governorship candidates from different opposition parties in the state. According to him, the meeting…
Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has declared that Nigerians are prepared to confront any form of intimidation ahead of the 2027 general election, warning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against attempts to undermine opposition supporters. Yesufu made the declaration in a post on her official X handle on Tuesday, where she expressed confidence that Nigerians would not be discouraged by whatever actions the ruling party might take. “Whatever they bring, we are ready,” she stated. The co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign said Nigerians were increasingly frustrated by hunger, economic hardship and what she described as bad…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the worsening economic hardship in the country, urging him to prioritise the fight against hunger rather than concentrate on opposition parties. Atiku made the remarks on Tuesday during a press conference at his residence in Abuja, where he expressed concern over the rising cost of living, growing insecurity and alleged attacks on opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general election. The former Vice-President said many Nigerians were struggling to survive, while several businesses had collapsed under the weight of the economic policies introduced…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed concerns over the health of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, insisting that he is in good health but needs adequate rest following an exhausting schedule of political engagements. The party’s Deputy Campaign Spokesperson, Dr. Sam Omale, gave the clarification during an interview on Channels Television, where he attributed Obi’s reported exhaustion to frequent travels and the demands of his political activities. Omale explained that the former Anambra State governor often moves between different locations within short periods while attending several engagements, leaving him with little time to rest. He said Obi’s commitment to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled two of its chieftains in Gombe State, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki and Usman Aliyu Garry, over alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct. The party announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed. According to the statement, the expulsion followed the findings of the party’s Disciplinary Committee and subsequent consideration by the relevant organs in accordance with the provisions of the PDP Constitution, as amended in 2017. The party said the two politicians were found to have engaged in conduct inconsistent with its constitution, including anti-party…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged the economic difficulties confronting Nigerians but urged citizens to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Shettima made the appeal while addressing supporters and political stakeholders during an engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections. He admitted that many Nigerians were experiencing hardship but maintained that the Tinubu administration was committed to addressing the country’s economic challenges through its ongoing reforms. The Vice President urged Nigerians not to abandon the administration, arguing that the policies introduced by the President required time to produce the desired results. He called on supporters of…
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against intimidating opposition politicians ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that they would resist any attempt to suppress their political activities. Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said opposition members would no longer tolerate harassment, threats or attacks allegedly targeted at them by supporters of the ruling party. The former lawmaker made the remarks in a statement shared on his social media platform, where he expressed concern over what he described as increasing intimidation of opposition figures as political activities gather momentum ahead…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Niger State has accused the state government of keeping armoured vehicles at the Government House in Minna while residents continue to face security threats across several communities. The party expressed concern over what it described as the government’s failure to adequately address worsening insecurity, questioning why security equipment meant to protect the public was allegedly being kept within the Government House premises. The SDP argued that the presence of armoured vehicles at the seat of government raised questions about the administration’s priorities at a time when residents were demanding stronger security measures. It maintained…
The Sokoto State Government has shut down the secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state capital over a disagreement concerning the ownership of the property. The closure reportedly followed a dispute between the state government and the party over the premises being used as its state secretariat. The development has raised concerns among ADC members, who may be unable to access the office and carry out their regular party activities following the government’s action. The dispute comes amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition parties making efforts to strengthen their structures across…
The Lagos State Police Command has intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections by training its personnel on election security management to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. The command disclosed that its officers recently participated in a five-day Election Security Management Training organised by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). The training took place from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, 2026, and brought together mainly personnel of the Lagos State Police Command, alongside officers from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos, Zone 2 Headquarters, the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) and the Special Protection…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two Europe-based Nigerian businessmen for allegedly attempting to smuggle 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46 kilogrammes to Paris, France, through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The suspects, identified as Aliocus Godian Odife and Sam Blackborn, reportedly ingested the cocaine before attempting to board an Air France flight from Abuja to Paris. The NDLEA disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the agency, the suspects were intercepted on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, during the outward clearance…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Enugu State has challenged Governor Peter Mbah to demonstrate how the state’s rising revenue and billions of naira invested in infrastructure have improved the living conditions of residents. The party accused the governor of focusing on revenue growth and physical development without providing sufficient evidence of corresponding improvements in poverty reduction, job creation, household income and economic empowerment. The PRP governorship candidate, Ray Kene Ogbodo, stated this in a statement issued to journalists over the weekend through his media aide, Don Victor. Ogbodo was reacting to Mbah’s presentation of his administration’s performance report at…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that he might not have become governor in 2019 without the decision of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, to step aside from the governorship race in 2018. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this while recounting how Hamzat abandoned his ambition following appeals from leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), paving the way for him to emerge as the party’s candidate. The governor made the disclosure on Friday while reflecting on their seven-year working relationship and endorsing Hamzat as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election. According to Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat had spent 13 years in…
Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of engaging in what he described as anticipatory rigging ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), raised concerns over the credibility of the electoral process, warning against any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the forthcoming polls. The former lawmaker issued the warning in a statement shared on social media, where he challenged the electoral commission to ensure that the 2027 elections were conducted in a free, fair and credible manner. Melaye cautioned those allegedly planning to manipulate…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports of a disagreement between its chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The party said Okocha’s absence from the recent unveiling of candidates endorsed by the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections was due to a medical trip abroad and not any disagreement with Wike. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Rivers APC Publicity Secretary, Chibike Ikenga. According to the party, Okocha travelled overseas to seek medical attention after his health…
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu wants to kill him, declaring that his life is under threat following an attack on him in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Sowore made the allegation on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he spoke about the attack by suspected political thugs at a restaurant in the state capital. The activist claimed that he had been a target of successive Nigerian governments because of his opposition to what he described as illegitimate political leadership. He alleged that the…
Political economist and public affairs commentator, Professor Pat Utomi, has argued that Nigerians aged 70 and above should not occupy the office of the president, saying the country needs younger leaders capable of handling the demands of the position. Utomi stated that electing older presidential candidates could increase public expenditure on medical trips abroad, particularly when health concerns require them to travel overseas for treatment. He expressed the position in a post on X, arguing that Nigeria could save significant resources if voters considered the age and physical capacity of presidential candidates before casting their ballots. “Men who are 70…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027. Obasa said Hamzat possesses the competence, character, experience and determination required to lead Lagos State and sustain its development. The Speaker spoke on Friday while addressing journalists at the formal presentation of Hamzat’s manifesto at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre, in Iganmu, Lagos. He said Hamzat’s educational background, combined with his experience in both the…
A coalition of pro-democracy organisations under the CountryFirst Movement has endorsed the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, for the 2027 general election, describing him as the only candidate to have presented a comprehensive manifesto with clear implementation strategies. The coalition announced its position on Thursday during a press briefing, saying its endorsement followed an extensive assessment of the manifestos, policy proposals and implementation timelines submitted by presidential candidates. Social Democratic Party (SDP) The convener of the CountryFirst Movement, Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia, said the coalition had evaluated the preparedness of candidates and their capacity to…