Trump-Tinubu Apology Claim False: AI-Altered Image Exposed
A viral X post claiming Donald Trump apologised to Tinubu over terrorism accusations is false. Fact-check traced the image to an AI-altered screenshot of Trump's remarks on Iran.
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Okorocha Denies Arrest, Accuses Uzodinma Govt of Falsehood
Former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha has dismissed police arrest reports as fabricated, accusing the Uzodinma-led state government of a witch-hunt.
Tinubu Sends Four Executive Bills to Senate for Approval
President Tinubu sent four executive communications to the Senate, covering NDLEA Act reform, ASCON replacement, Yobe reimbursement, and Geneva Convention domestication.
Seyi Tinubu at 41: Renewed Hope Group Honors His Work
Renewed Hope Neighbour to Neighbour congratulated Seyi Tinubu on his 41st birthday, praising his youth empowerment and community development efforts while urging grassroots participation.
Tinubu 2027 Re-election Bid Faces Fresh Prophetic Warning
Primate Elijah Ayodele warns APC's 2027 victory is shaky, saying a Tinubu loss could reshape Nigeria's electoral process. He cites opposition unity as key.
APC Chieftain Hails Kalu's Inclusion in 2027 Campaign Council
Abia APC chairman Chijioke Chukwu has welcomed Benjamin Kalu's appointment as Deputy Director II, South, in the party's revised 2027 presidential campaign council for Tinubu's re-election bid.
Wike Admits Working Against PDP's Ighodalo in Edo 2024 Poll
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike publicly admitted he worked against PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo in the 2024 Edo governorship election, saying a PDP-APC coalition ensured Obaseki did not install his successor.
ADC Rivers Candidate Pidomson Backed by 3 US Ogoni Groups
Three US-based Ogoni groups endorse ADC's Gabriel Pidomson for Rivers 2027 governorship, citing economic and political conditions in the state.
Timi Frank Urges Trump to Back Nigeria 2027 Elections
Former APC spokesman Timi Frank writes open letter to President Trump, seeking US diplomatic support for free and fair Nigeria 2027 elections, citing INEC trust crisis.
Wike admits blocking PDP's Ighodalo in Edo to stop Obaseki
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he worked against PDP's Asue Ighodalo in the 2024 Edo election because he opposed Godwin Obaseki choosing his successor.
APC Names Wike, Adeleke, Soludo in Revised 2027 Campaign Council
APC releases revised 2027 Presidential Campaign Council list with Tinubu at helm, Yari as DG, and Wike, Adeleke, Soludo as coordinators.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway not abandoned, says Umahi
The Federal Government clarifies that the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is intact, with a 400km East-West Road reconstruction as an additional project, amid criticism.
APC NWC Bypasses Governors Over Polling Agent Nominations
APC's NWC orders candidates to submit polling agent names directly to national secretariat, bypassing governors amid intelligence of alleged sabotage ahead of 2027 elections.
Shettima Meets Northern Elders, Urges Tinubu 2027 Support
Vice President Kashim Shettima urges northern leaders to back President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, citing N450 billion farmer disbursement and A4A's planned secretariat.
Wike Reveals Coalition Behind Okpebholo's Edo Victory
Nyesom Wike says APC-PDP alliance produced Monday Okpebholo as Edo governor in 2024, blocking the incumbent's successor plan.
Court Sacks APC Candidate, Declares Mandung Winner
A Federal High Court in Jos declared Ayuba Dalyop Mandung the rightful winner of the APC primary for Jos South State Constituency, citing altered results in Giring Ward and awarding ₦500,000 fines against the APC, INEC, and Vincent.
CJN Swears In 68 New SANs for 2026/2027 Legal Year
Chief Justice of Nigeria Kudirat Kekere-Ekun swore in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on Monday, including 67 advocates and one academic, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri.
3 Issues Behind Tinubu vs APC Governors Cold War
A North-West governor reveals three grievances fueling the cold war between President Tinubu and APC governors, including el-Rufai's fate, LGA fund disclosures, and Wike's Rainbow Coalition.
Wike Declares Himself Tinubu's 2027 Campaign Commander
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares himself commander of President Tinubu's 2027 reelection campaign in FCT and Rivers, uniting APC and PDP stakeholders at a Rainbow Coalition meeting in Abuja.
Shettima Meets Bello, Ex-Govs Ahead of APC Campaign Council Inauguration
Vice-President Kashim Shettima met with Yahaya Bello, Abubakar Badaru, and Simon Lalong at the Presidential Villa, two days before the APC inaugurates its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election.
TSG credits Tinubu reforms for Nigeria’s ₦21.6tn revenue
The Tinubu Support Group says Nigeria generated over ₦21.6 trillion in H1 2026, crediting President Tinubu's fiscal reforms and the new Nigeria Revenue Service.
Ekiti Governor Dissolves Cabinet, Retains 3 Senior Officials
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji dissolves his State Executive Council, retaining three senior officials, ahead of his second-term inauguration on October 16, 2026.
Atiku Demands Tinubu Explain Highway Route Change, $20bn Loan
Atiku Abubakar's campaign council demands Tinubu account for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway route changes, payments, and an alleged $20 billion loan request before any National Assembly vote.
Makinde Appoints New Chief of Staff After Resignation
Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Bashorun Akinwole as Chief of Staff and Aderonke Adedayo as Due Process DG, following Segun Ogunwuyi's resignation.
Ebonyi Diaspora Group Demands Umahi Apologise to Peter Obi
AEISCID condemns Minister Umahi's 2027 election remarks, demands apology to Peter Obi and others within 72 hours or faces legal action.
INEC PVC Collection 2026: Dates, Locations and Requirements
INEC began PVC collection on October 9, 2026, at ward centres. Ward-level collection runs until October 15, then moves to LGA offices from October 16. Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check your status via the official portal.
Peter Obi Ally Forms Alliance with Tinubu Supporters for 2027
DMI and Tinubu Must Stay Movement formalise alliance after London meeting. Group calls for policy alternatives, not just change of faces.
Sowore: Obi Secretly Working for Atiku Ahead of 2027
Omoyele Sowore alleges Peter Obi is secretly directing supporters to work for Atiku Abubakar ahead of 2027, claiming Obi seeks an SGF role. Neither Obi nor Atiku has responded.
US Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of 4 Countries
Citizens of Canada, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau can enter the US without a visa under distinct arrangements, with varying stay conditions.
Oyo Governor's Chief of Staff Segun Ogunwuyi Resigns
Segun Ogunwuyi resigned as Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde's Chief of Staff on October 12, 2026, becoming one of several aides to leave in recent months.
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