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2027: Kano Governor Pledges Northern Support for Tinubu’s Re-election
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has pledged to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu across Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. The pledge came at the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju campaign office in Abuja, attended by Vice-President Kashim Shettima.
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APC Sets October 22 Deadline for Tinubu Support Groups’ Registration
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has set October 22, 2026, as the deadline for support groups backing President Bola Tinubu to register on its new online portal. The exercise aims to verify the groups and coordinate campaign mobilisation nationwide ahead of the 2027 elections.
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2027: Kwankwaso Rules Out Stepping Down for Atiku, ADC
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has ruled out withdrawing the NDC ticket in favour of Atiku Abubakar or any other candidate ahead of the 2027 elections. His declaration follows a dispute between the NDC and the ADC over opposition strategy.
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Presidency Denies Makinde’s ₦250bn NLNG Dividend Claim
The Presidency has disputed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s claim that ₦250 billion in NLNG dividends is being withheld from each state until after the 2027 elections. The APM campaign organisation has challenged the response and called for relevant financial records to be published.
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2027: Kenneth Okonkwo Calls Tinubu ‘Absentee President,’ Questions Re-election Bid
Kenneth Okonkwo has described President Bola Tinubu as an “absentee President,” questioning his re-election bid over a reported plan to campaign in only 12 states, limited media engagement and concerns about Nigeria’s finances.
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Kwankwasiyya Movement Protests INEC's Omission of NDC Candidate in Kano
Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement staged a protest in Kano against INEC's exclusion of their candidate from the upcoming elections.
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NATA Obokun Backs Accord's Olajengbesi for 2027 Reps Election
The Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association has endorsed Pelumi Olajengbesi as the Accord Party candidate for the upcoming 2027 elections.
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House of Representatives Threatens Arrest of Ede Poly Officials
The House of Representatives has threatened to arrest Ede Polytechnic's rector and bursar over financial irregularities if they fail to appear before a committee.
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Kwara Groups Unite to Back Tinubu and APC Candidates for 2027 Elections
Over 30 sociopolitical groups in Kwara State have pledged support for President Tinubu's re-election and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Biodun Oyebanji Sworn in for Second Term as Ekiti Governor
Biodun Oyebanji has been sworn in for a second term as Ekiti Governor, vowing to improve governance and economic growth.
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Kwankwasiyya Supporters Protest in Kano Over Omission of NDC Governorship Candidate from INEC List
Hundreds of Kwankwasiyya Movement supporters have protested at INEC’s Kano office over the omission of Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo from the 2027 candidate list. The movement submitted a petition and called for an investigation into alleged candidate substitutions.
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