6 h. ago ‘Nobody Coming To Save You In 2027’, Activist Aisha Yesufu Tells Nigerians

Popular activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has described the 2027 general election cycle as a defining moment that offers Nigerians an opportunity to fight for their lives. Yesufu cautioned that there would be no “miracles” or external intervention to rescue Nigeria in 2027, stressing that the burden of change rests squarely […]

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7 h. ago IPAC Debunks Claim Of ‘Rainbow Coalition’ For 2027 Elections

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has dismissed claims credited to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, that all political parties would align under his leadership in a so-called “rainbow coalition” to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. In a strongly worded press statement issued by its National […]

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10 h. ago Chekwas Okorie unveils new political strategy for Igbo ahead of 2027

Chekwas Okorie announces a new Igbo political strategy to end marginalization and mobilize millions of voters ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Read More: https://punchng.com/chekwas-okorie-unveils-new-political-strategy-for-igbo-ahead-of-2027/

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11 h. ago Nigeria’s democracy under strain as politicians shift focus to 2027 elections – Itodo

Nigeria’s democratic institutions are coming under growing strain as political actors shift focus from governance to early positioning ahead of read more Nigeria’s democracy under strain as politicians shift focus to 2027 elections – Itodo

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23 h. ago 2027: INEC begins early planning, seeks improved public confidence

Nigeria’s INEC begins early strategic planning for the 2027 general election, aiming to rebuild public confidence and ensure a credible electoral process. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-inec-begins-early-planning-seeks-improved-public-confidence/

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34 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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42 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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63 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Tambuwal at 60: Obasanjo, Jonathan, others urge credible leadership to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy

Prominent political leaders across party lines on Saturday paid tributes to Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Sokoto State governor, as he read more Tambuwal at 60: Obasanjo, Jonathan, others urge credible leadership to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy

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4 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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4 d. ago Osun, Ekiti Guber, FCT Polls Testing Ground For 2027 Elections — INEC

The Commission stressed that while the 2027 general election remained its ultimate goal, it must first successfully navigate several key electoral milestones. The post Osun, Ekiti Guber, FCT Polls Testing Ground For 2027 Elections — INEC appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Ugochinyere Hails Trump’s Action In Venezuela, Urges Arrest Of Imo ‘Election Riggers’

The member representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has declared support for United States President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s President, Nicolás Maduro, urging similar action against those allegedly plotting to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through election manipulation in Imo State. Ugochinyere made […]

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5 d. ago Obi welcome back to LP if denied ADC presidential ticket – Datti Baba

The 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said his principal, Peter Obi, would be received back into the party if he fails to clinch the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket for the 2027 election. Baba-Ahmed stated this during an interview with Channels Television on Friday. He argued that it would be better Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-welcome-back-to-lp-if-denied-adc-presidential-ticket-datti-baba-ahmed/

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5 d. ago Obasanjo, Jonathan, Jega To Speak At Tambuwal’s 60th Birthday Lecture

The Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is set to mark his 60th birthday anniversary with a colloquium. The colloquium, themed: ‘The Future of Democracy in Nigeria’ is scheduled to hold on Saturday, January 10, in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The event will be chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, while former President Goodluck […]

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5 d. ago INEC begins early operational, legal preparations for 2027 general election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally activated early operational and legal preparations for the 2027 general election at read more INEC begins early operational, legal preparations for 2027 general election

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5 d. ago 2027: Obi Will Be Welcomed Back To LP If Denied ADC Presidential Ticket — Datti

Datti and Obi contested on a joint ticket for the presidency in the 2023 election. The post 2027: Obi Will Be Welcomed Back To LP If Denied ADC Presidential Ticket — Datti appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago 2027: I’ll align with party offering presidential, VP ticket — Kwankwaso

NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso states his condition for any political alignment ahead of the 2027 elections: a presidential or vice-presidential ticket. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ill-align-with-party-offering-presidential-vp-ticket-kwankwaso/

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6 d. ago Orji Kalu Withdraws Support For Abia Governor Otti, Vows To Work For APC

The Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has announced that he will no longer support Governor Alex Otti ahead of the 2027 general election, stating that he will now concentrate on strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State. Kalu made this known on Thursday at his country home in Igbere, where he […]

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