Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, describing himself as a street-smart politician. Oborevwori made the appeal while speaking at a political gathering, where he called on Deltans to back the President for another term in office. The governor expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and urged residents of the state to support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as preparations for the next general election gather momentum. He also presented himself as a politician with grassroots experience, saying his understanding of the political environment and connection with…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has cautioned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against proceeding with its planned three-day sympathy strike and picketing of United Bank for Africa (UBA) branches over the lingering dispute surrounding local government allocations. The party also called on the police and other security agencies to remain vigilant ahead of the proposed industrial action, warning that anyone responsible for a breakdown of law and order should be arrested and prosecuted. The Osun NLC, led by its chairman, Christopher Arapasopo, had announced plans to commence the sympathy strike at midnight on Sunday, November 8, and…
The Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in the United Kingdom has criticised the Coordinator of the Obidient Movement and the Director-General of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Campaign Council over what it described as their preoccupation with political disputes instead of their assigned responsibilities. The UK Coordinator of the movement, Adebayor Brown, made the criticism in a statement on Tuesday, urging political leaders and appointees to concentrate on mobilising supporters and strengthening their political structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Brown expressed concern that the attention of the individuals had shifted from organisational duties to what he described as unnecessary personal…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has declared that President Bola Tinubu cannot secure victory in the 2027 general election through electoral manipulation. Igbokwe made the remark while reacting to allegations and concerns about possible rigging ahead of the next presidential election. He maintained that the President and the ruling party should not depend on electoral malpractice to retain power, stressing that the outcome of the election should reflect the decision of Nigerians. The APC chieftain’s comments come amid growing political exchanges between the ruling party and opposition groups, with several opposition figures accusing the government…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, has described the omission of his name from the list of candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a temporary distraction. Adebutu said the development would not derail his political ambition or affect his determination to participate in the 2027 governorship election. The PDP chieftain maintained that the party remained committed to its preparations for the poll, expressing confidence that the issues surrounding his absence from INEC’s list would be resolved. He urged party members and supporters not to be discouraged by the development, insisting…
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.…
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…