5 h. ago Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned against the importation of mercenaries to destabilise Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a visit from Comrade Godiya Adams Bogoro, President of the Northern Youth Association of Nigeria (NYAN), and 10 other Northern youth leaders, Okpebholo urged Nigerians to unite against […] The post Okpebholo warns against mercenaries destabilising country ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago PICTORIAL: Ganduje, Kano NNPP Lawmakers Meet Ahead Of Defection To APC

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has held a closed-door meeting with some prominent members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Kano State, fueling speculation about an impending political shift ahead of the 2027 general election. Those present at the meeting included Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, […]

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8 h. ago Expert urges action to boost Nigeria’s voter turnout in 2027

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), a civil society organisation, has warned of a potential election blackout in 2027 unless urgent steps are taken to reverse the 26 per cent voter turnout recorded in the 2023 general elections. Dr Iroro Izu, an election expert and senior lecturer […] The post Expert urges action to boost Nigeria’s voter turnout in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago 2027: Coalition politics too personal, not for unity of Nigeria – APC chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and National Coordinator of Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ) supporters group, Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje has dismissed ongoing coalition of opposition political parties against 2027 general elections, saying it is too personal, not for the interest and unity of the country. In a statement […] The post 2027: Coalition politics too personal, not for unity of Nigeria – APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. The PDP, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary of the state Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, to react […] The post PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago 2027: “Atiku’s Presidential Bid Will Collapse PDP” — Bode George

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar cannot be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Monday, George, who is also a member of the PDP Board of Trustees, emphasized that the party must respect its internal rotational zoning agreement, which […] The post 2027: “Atiku’s Presidential Bid Will Collapse PDP” — Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori

Senator Abdulhamid Malam Madori has publicly endorsed Governor Umar Namadi for a second term re-election for Jigawa state, applauding the governor’s performance in his first tenure and declaring his full support for his re-election bid in Jigawa for 2027. Speaking on the political direction of Jigawa State on Monday ahead of the next gubernatorial election, […] The post Jigawa: “No Need To Challenge Governor Namadi In 2027” – Senator Madori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago 2027 elections may become joke if Edo tribunal ruling is not reversed – Amadi warns

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr. Sam Amadi, has warned that if the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal is allowed to stand, it will set a dangerous precedent that could turn Nigeria’s 2027 elections into “farcical, impotent rituals.” Amadi made the statement […] The post 2027 elections may become joke if Edo tribunal ruling is not reversed – Amadi warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Senator Ndume’s Body And Soul No More In APC, Planning To Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition – Daniel Bwala

Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala has accused lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume of planning to join opposition ahead of 2027 general election. Mr. Bwala noted that ruling All Progressives Congress should be not be surprised when the lawmaker join strong opposition members like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi […] The post Senator Ndume’s Body And Soul No More In APC, Planning To Join Atiku, Obi’s Coalition – Daniel Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago 2027: Buhari’s residence as new political mecca for presidential ticket

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The recent visits to the Kaduna home of the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, by several political bigwigs, may have suddenly conferred on him the new status of a man with the Midas political touch to decide where the pendulum of the 2027 presidential election will swing to. This is so […] The post 2027: Buhari’s residence as new political mecca for presidential ticket appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Why Nasarawa APC, Tinubu should not jettison Nasarawa’s traditional political architecture

From Abel Leonard, Lafia As the 2027 general elections approach, the political atmosphere in Nasarawa State is gradually heating up, with permutations already flying across the political landscape. At the centre of discussions is the growing national influence of certain political figures who have begun positioning themselves for the governorship ticket. However, several political observers, […] The post Why Nasarawa APC, Tinubu should not jettison Nasarawa’s traditional political architecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Presidency denounces premature 2027 campaign billboards amid speculation

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has disclaimed the growing presence of campaign billboards promoting President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 elections, calling them unauthorised and premature. In a statement issued yesterday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasised that the campaigns violate electoral laws […] The post Presidency denounces premature 2027 campaign billboards amid speculation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Presidency Condemns Unauthorized “Tinubu 2027” Campaign Billboards, Says It’s Premature, Against Electoral Law

The Presidency has distanced itself from the ongoing promotion of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 elections following the appearance of campaign billboards across several cities, including Abuja and Kano. These billboards, featuring images of the President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have raised concerns about premature campaigning. In […] The post Presidency Condemns Unauthorized “Tinubu 2027” Campaign Billboards, Says It’s Premature, Against Electoral Law appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Alhaji Adamu Waziri, a former Yobe State gubernatorial candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, has clarified the party’s stance on coalition talks ahead of the 2027 elections while dismissing rumours of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to PDP members in Potiskum, Yobe’s largest town, over the […] The post Adamu Waziri reaffirms PDP commitment, denies defection rumours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that former PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar would quickly defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu offered him a power-sharing deal for the 2027 election. Olayinka made these remarks while commenting on Atiku’s recent visit to former […] The post “Atiku Will Defect To APC If Tinubu Gives Him Deal In 2027” – Lere Olayinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 h. ago 2027: It’s Revenge Time For Opposing My Father’s Reelection, Bauchi Gov’s Son Tells Atiku

Eldest son of the Bauchi State governor, Engr Shamsudeen Bala said the forthcoming 2027 general elections offers an opportunity for his father, Governor Bala Mohammed to pay back former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for working against his reelection in 2023. Engr Bala claimed that Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

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65 h. ago Labour Party Leaders Must Unite For 2027 Elections – Arabambi

National publicity secretary of Labour Party, Dr Abayomi Arabambi, has asked the party’s leaders to put their house in order to achieve success at the 2027 general elections. Arabambi, who stated this at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, said fighting and contesting the results of the 2023 general elections that brought President Bola Tinubu to […]

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3 d. ago “APC Will Deliver Abia For Tinubu In 2027” – Orji Uzor Kalu Vows

Orji Uzor Kalu, the former Governor of Abia State, has expressed his firm belief that President Bola Tinubu will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election in Abia. This assertion was made during a meeting with Abia APC stakeholders, which Kalu hosted at his Abuja residence on Friday. In his address, Kalu reaffirmed his commitment […] The post “APC Will Deliver Abia For Tinubu In 2027” – Orji Uzor Kalu Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘A joint venture doomed to fail,’ Ganduje dismisses Atiku, others’ coalition talk

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed talks of an opposition merger ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the move as a futile alliance that is doomed to fail. Ganduje made the remarks on Friday while speaking to journalists after leading the APC National Working Committee on a Read More

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