6 h. ago 2027: IPAC slams Wike’s ‘rainbow coalition’ claim as misleading

The Inter-Party Advisory Council has faulted claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that political parties across the country are rallying under his leadership in a “rainbow coalition” to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, Egbeola Martins, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ipac-slams-wikes-rainbow-coalition-claim-as-misleading/

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8 h. ago Afternoon Recap: MultiChoice names new CEO, Portable remanded, Fayose backs Wike, other update

Get your afternoon recap of Nigerian news, including MultiChoice’s new CEO, Portable’s court remand, Fayose on the Wike-Fubara crisis, and more updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-multichoice-names-new-ceo-portable-remanded-fayose-backs-wike-other-update/

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11 h. ago Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

The Nigeria Police Force has invited Tammy Danagogo, former Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), to Abuja for questioning read more Police summon Danagogo, ex–Rivers SSG over alleged plot to assassinate Wike

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15 h. ago 2027: Be wary of politicians with unrealistic promises, Makinde warns

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warns residents to be wary of unrealistic political promises from politicians as the 2027 general elections approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-be-wary-of-politicians-with-unrealistic-promises-makinde-warns/

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18 h. ago Impeachment storm: Fubara says no notice as two lawmakers pull out

Rivers State Governor Fubara has not received an official notice regarding the Fubara impeachment plot, as two pro-Wike lawmakers withdraw their support. Read More: https://punchng.com/impeachment-storm-fubara-says-no-notice-as-two-lawmakers-pull-out/

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22 h. ago PANDEF Sets Up Reconciliation Committee To Address Rivers Crisis

The oil-rich state has been embroiled in a fresh crisis following a faceoff between the Fubara and the lawmakers believed by the governor's supporters to be loyal to Wike. The post PANDEF Sets Up Reconciliation Committee To Address Rivers Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Afternoon Recap: Saudi Airlines abandons passengers, Fayose’s remark on Peter Obi, others top stories

Get your afternoon news recap. Top stories include Saudi Airlines stranding passengers, Ayo Fayose on Peter Obi’s 2027 chances, and a CAF probe into AFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-saudi-airlines-abandons-passengers-fayoses-remark-on-peter-obi-others-top-stories/

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28 h. ago Rivers Crisis: Only Tinubu Has Right To Sack Me As Minister – Wike

Wike had told leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara to stop interfering in the affairs of Rivers State. The post Rivers Crisis: Only Tinubu Has Right To Sack Me As Minister – Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago If My Appointor Believes I Can’t Offer Anything, He Can Sack Me — Wike

Wike had told leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) backing Governor Siminalayi Fubara to stop interfering in the affairs of Rivers State. The post If My Appointor Believes I Can’t Offer Anything, He Can Sack Me — Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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35 h. ago Morning Recap: Petrol price war intensifies, Wike ends LG tours amid Rivers impeachment drama, other top stories

Get today’s top Nigerian news recap. A petrol price war deepens, Rivers impeachment drama continues, and Chimamanda Adichie seeks answers. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-petrol-price-war-intensifies-wike-ends-lg-tours-amid-rivers-impeachment-drama-other-top-stories/

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35 h. ago Group seeks breakdown of N1.01tn proposed budget for 2027 polls

A civil society group questions the N1.01tn proposed 2027 election budget, demanding a detailed breakdown and accountability for Nigeria’s polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-seeks-breakdown-of-n1-01tn-proposed-budget-for-2027-polls/

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42 h. ago Wike ends LG tours, Assembly alleges plot to stall Fubara’s impeachment

Rivers State lawmakers allege a plot to halt Gov. Fubara’s impeachment, citing gross misconduct. This escalates the political crisis with Nyesom Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-ends-lg-tours-assembly-alleges-plot-to-stall-fubaras-impeachment/

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43 h. ago Awujale: Ruling house slams KWAM1 over protest letter to Abiodun

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House slams musician KWAM1 over his protest letter alleging deliberate exclusion from the selection process for the next Awujale. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ruling-house-slams-kwam1-over-protest-letter-to-abiodun/

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46 h. ago Kebbi stands still for Gbenga Hashim as groups drum support ahead 2027

Birnin Kebbi was agog over the weekend as various support groups backing the presidential aspiration of Gbenga Hashim converged on read more Kebbi stands still for Gbenga Hashim as groups drum support ahead 2027

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53 h. ago 2027: Kwankwaso won’t be allowed to contest on our platform – NNPP secretary

The NNPP national secretary declares Rabiu Kwankwaso will not be allowed to contest on the party’s platform in the 2027 presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kwankwaso-wont-be-allowed-to-contest-on-our-platform-nnpp-secretary/

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57 h. ago Battle For The Heart Of Kogi Central: Bello, Akpoti Set For Epic Showdown

In the nation’s political space, some contests transcend elections to become battles of power and legacy. As ADEMU IDAKWO reports, such a struggle is already taking shape in Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general election, with former governor Yahaya Bello and incumbent senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on a collision course. Separated by style, political lineage, […]

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Rivers women lay wrappers on road as Wike arrives Port Harcourt event

Watch the video as Rivers women lay their wrappers on the road for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s convoy, a traditional sign of deep respect in Port Harcourt. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-rivers-women-lay-wrappers-on-road-as-wike-arrives-port-harcourt-event/

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3 d. ago VIDEO: Wike, Fubara can’t deliver Rivers for Tinubu, says Isaac Fayose

Isaac Fayose claims the Rivers political crisis between Wike and Fubara is over resources, not votes, and neither can deliver the state for Tinubu in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-wike-fubara-cant-deliver-rivers-for-tinubu-says-isaac-fayose/

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3 d. ago You Have Failed, You Were Not With APC From Beginning, Wike Tells Party Defectors

He made the statement during a “Thank You” visit to Phalga Local Government Area in Port Harcourt on Saturday, where he also called for their support for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The post You Have Failed, You Were Not With APC From Beginning, Wike Tells Party Defectors appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago 2027: Wike, Fubara Can’t Deliver Rivers For Tinubu Without Rigging — Fayose

Isaac Fayose, a social commentator and brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that neither the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, nor Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, can win Rivers State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) or President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election without electoral […]

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