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Wike, Soludo, Adeleke Named in APC’s Revised 2027 Campaign Council
The APC has included Nyesom Wike, Chukwuma Soludo and Ademola Adeleke in its revised 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. The appointments assign Wike to Rivers State and the FCT, Soludo to Anambra and Adeleke to Osun, despite their affiliations with the PDP, APGA and Accord Party, respectively.
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2027: INEC Lists Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji for Enugu Governorship Poll Amid Certificate Allegations
INEC has listed former minister Uche Nnaji as the PDP candidate for the 2027 Enugu governorship election. He submitted his WAEC result instead of the disputed university degree, while criminal charges relating to alleged certificate forgery and money laundering remain before the court.
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Ogun PDP Urges Calm Over Adebutu’s Omission From INEC List
The Ogun PDP has urged supporters to remain calm after INEC omitted Oladipupo Adebutu and his running mate from the final list for the February 2027 governorship election. The party insists Adebutu completed the required membership registration and alleges political interference.
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FCT Women Push for Legislative Agenda to Enhance Welfare
Women in the Federal Capital Territory are advocating for legislative measures to improve their welfare and protect their rights across six Area Councils.
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Makinde Appoints New Chief of Staff, Names Adedayo Due Process Office Director-General
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as Chief of Staff and named Aderonke Adedayo Director-General of the Due Process Office. Both appointments take immediate effect following the resignation of Segun Ogunwuyi.
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2027: ADC Alleges Ethnic Bias in INEC Postings, Demands Explanation
The ADC has asked INEC to explain recent personnel changes in Electoral Operations and ICT, alleging that officers from northern states were replaced by officials from Lagos and other South-West states. The party has not publicly provided documentary evidence, and INEC had not responded to the specific claims in the reports reviewed.
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2027: Atiku Faults INEC Over Ballot-Printing Contracts, Demands Disclosure
Atiku Abubakar has urged INEC to disclose the companies producing sensitive materials for the 2027 elections and clarify reports linking Hitech to ballot-printing contracts. He also questioned recent personnel changes within the commission.
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2027: North-Central APC Endorses Tinubu for Second Term in Lafia
APC leaders and stakeholders from Nigeria’s North-Central region have endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima for a second term in 2027 at a rally in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang led a delegation from his state.
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Makinde Promises One-Term Presidency, Challenges Tinubu Over Fuel Prices
Seyi Makinde, the APM’s presidential candidate for 2027, has promised to serve one four-year term if elected and establish a transitional government of national unity. He also challenged President Tinubu to publish the petroleum pricing template.
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2027: AAC Inaugurates Presidential Campaign Council for Sowore
The African Action Congress has inaugurated its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council for Omoyele Sowore and running mate Haruna Magashi, with 10 national directorates and grassroots structures planned across the 36 states and the FCT.
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APC Asks INEC to Bar Parties Over Membership Register Breaches Ahead of 2027
The APC has asked INEC to verify political parties’ compliance with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, warning that failure to submit membership registers on time could prevent parties from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections.
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Nigeria's October Celebrations: A Call for Genuine Reconstruction
As Nigeria marks another October, experts urge for a shift from ceremonial displays to meaningful reconstruction efforts.
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