APC Chairman Backs Wike's Right to Support Tinubu
APC National Chairman Yilwatda says he has no objection to Nyesom Wike supporting President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, despite governors' rejection of the Rainbow Coalition.
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APC Chairman Denies Party Shields Members From Prosecution
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda denies the ruling party shields members from prosecution, saying several members are standing trial in court.
APC Chairman: Internal Polls Show Tinubu Winning 2027
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says internal party polls show President Tinubu ahead of rivals for the 2027 election, dismissing opposition threats.
Tinubu flags off 376km Niger highway, key details missing
President Tinubu flags off the 376km Lambata–Bida–Mokwa–Makera–Kontagora highway in Niger State, aiming to boost trade and agriculture, but contractor, cost, and timeline remain undisclosed.
Adelabu Dismisses Claims He Urged Nigerians to Reject APC
Former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu has refuted claims he urged Nigerians to reject the APC, saying the video was stripped of context.
Shehu Sani: Stop Legal Battles, Prepare for 2027 Elections
Former Senator Shehu Sani advised candidates excluded by INEC's final 2027 list to stop costly lawsuits and strategize for future elections, citing a Supreme Court ruling.
Atiku Demands INEC Explain Staff Changes, Reveal Firms Printing 2027 Election Materials
Atiku Abubakar, ADC's 2027 presidential candidate, demands INEC transparency over staff redeployments and printing contracts for sensitive election materials, warning against rigging.
Tinubu Mourns Eze Francis Igwe, Custodian of Culture
President Tinubu has mourned the passing of Eze Francis Eze Igwe, the Agom Ugabala II of Ndufu Alike Autonomous Community in Ebonyi State, describing him as a custodian of culture and symbol of unity.
2027 Election: Politicians Who Escaped INEC’s Hammer Published
INEC’s final 2027 list includes ex-IGP Adamu, Omo-Agege, and Saliu Mustapha despite Supreme Court ruling on party membership registers.
PDP's Adebutu Reacts as INEC Excludes His Name from Ogun Guber List
Ladi Adebutu, PDP governorship candidate in Ogun State, has reacted after INEC excluded his name from the 2027 election list, alleging APC pressure.
Fact Check: Charly Boy Misidentifies Traditional Ruler as Dokubo
A viral video shared by Charly Boy claiming Asari Dokubo urged President Tinubu to surrender is false; the speaker is a Bayelsa traditional ruler, Moses Theophilus Kenibara VII.
INEC Final List: 17 Lagos Governorship Candidates for 2027
INEC has published the final list of 17 candidates cleared for the 2027 Lagos governorship election. The APC's Hamzat and ADC's Rhodes-Vivour are on the list. The youngest candidate is 36, the oldest 73.
INEC Final List: 13 Ogun Governorship Candidates for 2027
INEC published the final list of 13 candidates cleared for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. APC's Solomon Adeola, 57, leads; youngest is SDP's Ola, 35. PDP's Ladi Adebutu was omitted.
INEC Releases Final List of 16 Oyo Governorship Candidates
INEC has published the final list of 16 candidates cleared for the 2027 Oyo State governorship election, including APC's Alli Sharafadeen Abiodun and PDP's Gbolarumi Hazeem Ola.
NNPC N66 Fuel Discount App-Only, Motorists Cry Foul
Motorists criticize NNPC's app-only N66-per-litre petrol discount, citing exclusion of cash-paying drivers and those without smartphones or reliable data access.
Coalition Praises NNPCL's Ojulari Over Fuel Discount, Smart Pumps
Coalition of Citizens Groups for Good Governance commends NNPCL CEO Bayo Ojulari for 30-day petrol discount, self-service smart pumps, and transparency reforms.
INEC drops PDP, NDC governorship candidates for 2027
INEC's final 2027 governorship list omits PDP's Pantami and Adebutu, NDC's Gwarzo, plus four Bauchi parties, following Supreme Court ruling.
NCC to Block Unregistered Phones, Users Get 30-Day Warning
NCC plans to disconnect phones without type approval from Nigerian networks. Users of iPhone, Tecno, Infinix, and others have received 30-day warning alerts.
INEC 2027 List Out; Pantami, Adebutu Missing
INEC published the final 2027 candidates list with 18 presidential contenders, but omitted PDP's Isa Pantami and Ladi Adebutu, sparking accusations and calls for calm.
NDC Chairman: Peter Obi Cannot Win Any Ward in Anambra
David Chukwudifu, NDC Anambra chairman, says Peter Obi cannot win a ward in the state for 2027 if internal party divisions persist. He accused Obi of avoiding party executives since joining in May 2026.
Opposition Alleges Funding Gap With APC Ahead of 2027 Election
Opposition parties, including NDC, PDP, PRP, YPP and Obidient Movement, cite a wide funding gap with the ruling APC ahead of 2027, as Electoral Act 2026 doubles spending limits.
NNPC Petrol Discount: 5 Steps to Buy Cheap Fuel Nationwide
The Federal Government's N66-per-litre petrol discount at NNPC Retail stations runs throughout October. Here are five ways motorists can access the offer via the NNPC Fuel App.
INEC Lists Ex-IGP Mohammed Adamu as SDP Nasarawa Candidate
INEC officially listed former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu as the SDP governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, following a Supreme Court ruling on the Electoral Act 2026.
INEC Recognises Senator Mustapha as PDP Kwara Central Candidate
INEC has officially recognised Senator Saliu Mustapha as the PDP senatorial candidate for Kwara Central after his defection from the APC, following a Supreme Court ruling on party primaries.
INEC Drops NDC Kano Governorship Candidate Aminu Gwarzo from Final List
INEC has removed Aminu Gwarzo, the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State, from its final list, citing a Supreme Court ruling on Electoral Act 2026 membership register requirements.
INEC Lists OK Chinda as APC Rivers Governorship Candidate
INEC has officially listed Okiemute Chinda, known as OK Chinda, as the APC governorship candidate for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 elections, a move backed by Nyesom Wike.
SEC disowns WayvePay over unregistered Dangote IPO sales
SEC warns Nigerians against WayvePay, an unregistered platform offering Dangote Refinery IPO shares, citing fraud risks and potential loss of funds.
INEC excludes PDP's Pantami from Gombe governorship final list
INEC omitted PDP's Isa Pantami from Gombe's final governorship list despite his fresh primary win, citing Supreme Court ruling on Electoral Act 2022 membership register requirements.
INEC omits PDP's Adebutu from Ogun final list
INEC's final Ogun governorship list excludes PDP's Ladi Adebutu and his running mate, raising legal questions over the party's bid.
Okorocha denies bench warrant, challenges document release
Rochas Okorocha has dismissed reports of a magistrate court bench warrant against him for alleged forgery, challenging anyone with the document to publish it within 48 hours.
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