A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has rejected any alliance, merger or coalition with the G-100 Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, while warning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against presenting himself as the party’s presidential candidate. The faction accused Atiku and some members of the G-100 Coalition of allegedly attempting to pressure its leadership into an alliance against its wishes. In a statement issued on Saturday, Gombe maintained that the faction would contest the 2027 elections independently, relying on its political ideology, organisational structure and nationwide presence. He insisted that the…
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The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections, while warning against the spread of fake news and misleading information capable of triggering violence. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, gave the assurance on Saturday during the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kano State Chapter, held at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The meeting focused on the theme, “Managing Election Results: The Role of Information Officers.” Bakori, in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, stressed…
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has accused the Federal Government of delaying the distribution of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividend funds due to state governments, warning that the move is affecting development plans and infrastructure projects. Makinde raised the concern on Friday during the 2027 budget stakeholders’ consultative engagement held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The governor said each state was expected to receive more than ₦250 billion from the NLNG dividends, adding that the anticipated funds had already been factored into development plans by his…
The Onidogun of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare, has died after reportedly collapsing and spending 24 hours in a coma. The traditional ruler was said to have collapsed on Wednesday and was rushed to a hospital, where he remained unconscious before passing away on Thursday evening. Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, confirmed the monarch’s death, saying he was informed of the development by chiefs from the community. Ajanaku expressed the state government’s condolences to the deceased’s family and the people of Idogun, urging residents to maintain peace and…
The Nigerian Army has explained that Plateau-based journalist Lawrence Zongo was arrested for allegedly entering a restricted military facility without authorisation and wearing Meta smart glasses considered a potential security risk. Zongo, a conflict journalist and volunteer reporter with Amnesty International, was arrested on October 5, 2026, at a military medical facility within Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, the headquarters of the Army’s 3 Division in Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State. Reports indicated that he had visited the facility to see relatives receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an attack in Bassa Local Government Area. Amnesty International subsequently raised concerns over his detention,…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over persistent killings and abductions across Nigeria, insisting that the president must take urgent action to protect citizens before the 2027 general election. The party’s National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, made the position known in a statement condemning the worsening security situation in several parts of the country. Baba-Ahmed accused the Tinubu administration of failing to adequately protect lives and property, arguing that repeated attacks by armed groups and other criminal elements had left many communities vulnerable. The PRP identified Kwara, Niger, Benue, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Borno, Plateau and…
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of advancing President Bola Tinubu’s political interests by urging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race in favour of Peter Obi. The council described Kwankwaso’s position as self-serving, alleging that his intervention could deepen divisions within the opposition and weaken efforts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. The Director of Media and Publicity of the ADC-PCC, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the allegations in a statement on Friday while reacting to Kwankwaso’s interview…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two farmers from Borno State, Manle Modu and Bulama Modu Awaye, to 11 years’ imprisonment each for offences linked to supporting Boko Haram terrorists. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako handed down the sentences after the defendants pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges brought against them by the Federal Government through the Department of State Services (DSS). The two men were among 48 suspects scheduled for trial before Justice Nyako as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing prosecution of suspected terrorists and their alleged collaborators. Manle Modu, a resident of Burari village in Mafa Local…
Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State on Friday staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of the party’s governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu, from the final list for the 2027 governorship election. The protesters, led by the NDC deputy governorship candidate, Mustapha Kwankwaso, marched to the commission’s state office, where they submitted a formal petition demanding the inclusion of the candidates’ names in the list. Speaking during the protest, Kwankwaso maintained that the party had complied with the requirements for…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured Nigerians that the country will experience better days under its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following the party’s commitment to reducing fuel prices if elected in 2027. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, gave the assurance while reacting to remarks by its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, that an NDC-led government would consider all necessary measures, including the possible restoration of fuel subsidy, to bring down the cost of petrol. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, made the position known during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he expressed concern…
The Bauchi State Police Command has warned political parties against thuggery, hate speech and political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to conduct issue-based campaigns and comply with electoral laws. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, gave the warning during a meeting with leaders of political parties at the command’s headquarters in Bauchi. Aliyu, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Abdulmajid Isah, assured the parties of adequate and impartial security throughout the electioneering period. He urged political actors to focus on their policies and manifestoes rather than resort to personal…
Professor of political economy Pat Utomi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to engage his opponents in a public debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying failure to discuss policies directly with rival candidates would amount to dishonesty towards Nigerians. Utomi made the call on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he stressed the need for presidential candidates to explain their policies and engage in open discussions before voters. The political economist argued that candidates seeking the same office should be prepared to defend their records, outline their plans and respond to questions about their…
2027: ADC Accuses APC of Pressuring Opposition Governors Into Tinubu Campaign Council The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of pressuring opposition governors into President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign structure, describing the alleged move as a threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. The ADC Presidential Campaign Council’s Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the allegation in a statement on Wednesday following the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja. Ologbondiyan accused the ruling party of using state power to pressure governors who belong to other political parties into its campaign structure…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has declared that he will contest in the 2027 general elections, warning members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the party has no justification for losing the polls. Uzodimma made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The governor, who chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum and serves as secretary of the campaign council, is seeking election to represent Imo West Senatorial District in the National Assembly in 2027. He described the forthcoming election as a referendum not only on Tinubu’s…
The Obidient Movement has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections, urging electoral and security agencies to safeguard the credibility of the polls. The group issued the warning following Wike’s declaration that he would coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the FCT and Rivers State. In a statement released on Wednesday through its Media and Communications Directorate, the movement said the minister’s campaign role should not be interpreted as authority over voters or the electoral process. “Wike must understand that coordinating a political campaign does not confer…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday attended the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeleke was among prominent political figures who gathered at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, for the inauguration of the council established to coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. The governor’s attendance followed his appointment as the campaign coordinator for Osun State in the APC’s revised Presidential Campaign Council list released on Tuesday. Adeleke, who was elected governor on the platform of the Accord Party, was named alongside Anambra State Governor Chukwuma…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of hypocrisy over his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly regarding economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria. Keyamo made the accusation in a post on his X account while responding to Atiku’s recent remarks on the rising cost of living and the security challenges facing the country. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had expressed concern over the difficulties confronting Nigerian households, saying many families were struggling to afford basic necessities while citizens continued to live in fear of kidnappings…
The Taraba State Government has approved the conduct of bye-elections to fill vacant councillorship positions in Donga, Wukari and Jalingo Local Government Areas. The Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) disclosed the development, saying preparations were underway to conduct the elections following vacancies caused by the death and resignation of some councillors. The commission’s chairman, Dr Bala Job Aji, announced the approval on Tuesday while receiving delegations from the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) and the management of Gift FM, Jalingo. Aji said the bye-elections were necessary to fill the vacant positions and ensure continued representation at the grassroots…
Human rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its proposed use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the collation of results for the 2027 general elections. Yesufu expressed her opposition in a video shared on X, arguing that the electoral body should not rely on AI for the process. “INEC has no business using AI for the 2027 election. Companies are still reeling from the repercussions of CAC dabbling in AI,” she said. The activist referred to concerns surrounding the Corporate Affairs Commission’s use of artificial intelligence,…
The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s appointment as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state will not guarantee victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party stated this following Adeleke’s inclusion as Osun State coordinator of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Presidential Campaign Council in the APC’s revised list of campaign officials. In a statement signed by its Osun State Chairman, Wale Adebayo, the APM described the appointment as having no automatic impact on the party’s electoral prospects in the state. Adebayo argued that Osun voters…