40 m. ago Defection: APC commends Atiku for respecting son’s political choice

The APC praises Atiku Abubakar’s mature response to his son’s defection to the ruling party, dismissing fears of destabilisation within its ranks. Read More: https://punchng.com/defection-apc-commends-atiku-for-respecting-sons-political-choice/

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40 m. ago As Buni’s tenure winds down, succession calculations intensify in Yobe

As Governor Mai Mala Buni’s final term nears its end, succession calculations intensify in Yobe, with behind-the-scenes maneuvering for the 2027 race. Read More: https://punchng.com/as-bunis-tenure-winds-down-succession-calculations-intensify-in-yobe/

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4 h. ago Please, can someone tell Atiku he is unelectable as President of Nigeria in 2027?

There comes a point in the life of every political actor when ambition must submit to realism, and legacy must read more Please, can someone tell Atiku he is unelectable as President of Nigeria in 2027?

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5 h. ago Group Expels Atiku’s Son Abba From Organisation Over Defection To APC

The initiator and convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, Hon. Mai Nagge Musa Bakari, has rejected a directive by one of the son’s of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abba, to change the course of the group’s support for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba Atiku Abubakar had on Thursday following his defection to the […]

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5 h. ago Family Suspends Burial Plans For Popular Gospel Singer ‘Omije Ojumi’

Plans for the burial of late gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as ‘Omije Ojumi’, have been put on hold due to unresolved issues within her family. The announcement was made by gospel artiste, Lanre Alewilese, on his Instagram page on Saturday. “This is to inform you that all plans and arrangements for the burial […]

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9 h. ago Ondo LG chair raises the alarm over abduction of APC chieftain

Ilaje LG Chairman raises alarm over the abduction of APC chieftain, Owoloemi Emorioloye, in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Security agencies are investigating. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-lg-chair-raises-the-alarm-over-abduction-of-apc-chieftain/

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10 h. ago We will support Olubadan as Oyo Obas Council chairman — Monarch

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon assures Gov. Makinde that monarchs fully support Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new chairman of the re-inaugurated Oyo Obas Council. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-will-support-olubadan-as-oyo-obas-council-chairman-monarch/

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11 h. ago ‘Carnival Calabar 2025 was a statement of resilience, growth, continuity’

Effiong Ekpenyong doubles as the Special Adviser, Events Management and the chairman, Carnival Calabar & Festival Committee. Ekpenyong and his read more ‘Carnival Calabar 2025 was a statement of resilience, growth, continuity’

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13 h. ago Abiru highlights Tinubu’s economic reform gains, unveils scorecard at Lagos East APC stakeholders’ meeting

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has said that Nigeria’s economy was stabilising under President Bola read more Abiru highlights Tinubu’s economic reform gains, unveils scorecard at Lagos East APC stakeholders’ meeting

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13 h. ago Kaduna South Senator Katung Rallies Support For Tinubu, Governor Sani’s Re

The Senator representing Kaduna South senatorial district, Sunday Marshall Katung, has appealed to his supporters to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in the 2027 general election. Katung also distanced himself from unauthorised statements allegedly made by individuals claiming to be his supporters, which were critical of the […]

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13 h. ago Zulum Denies Annointing Candidates For Party Positions In Borno APC Congresses

Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has firmly dismissed rumours circulating that he has appointed certain individuals for executive positions in the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses in the State. In a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, the governor described the claims as the handiwork of mischief-makers […]

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15 h. ago Stop distracting Abia with 2027 election talk, Otti tells opposition

Abia Governor Alex Otti warns opponents to stop early Abia 2027 election permutations, insisting his focus is on development, not political noise. Read More: https://punchng.com/stop-distracting-abia-with-2027-election-talk-otti-tells-opposition/

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15 h. ago Suspended Kebbi ALGON Chairman: APC’s Disciplinary Test Ahead Of 2027

The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the Chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area and Kebbi State ALGON Chairman, Alhaji Dahiru Nayaya Ambursa, triggering fresh internal tensions ahead of 2027. KABIR WURMA examines the political intrigues and uncertainties arising from the decision.   The suspension of the chairman of […]

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18 h. ago CAF Backs Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda To Host Successful AFCON 2027

African football chief Patrice Motsepe yesterday acknowledged that Morocco’s hosting of the Cup of Nations had raised the bar for the tournament, but he dismissed doubts regarding East Africa’s readiness to host the 2027 edition. “This has been the single most successful AFCON in the history of the competition – the quality of the football […]

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18 h. ago Crisis rocks ADC in Borno as police seals party secretariat 

As the 2027 elections approach, political gladiators have begun forming coalitions, aligning, and defecting, with a view to building stronger read more Crisis rocks ADC in Borno as police seals party secretariat 

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18 h. ago Inside Gombe’s 2027 Power Struggle: Structures, Defections And Influence

BABAJI USMAN BABAJI writes on the ongoing power play in Gombe State as politicians prepare for the 2027 general elections With the 2027 general elections still some distance away, political activity in Gombe State increasingly suggests that the contest has already begun, not through open campaigns or formal declarations, but through a calculated and deliberate […]

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19 h. ago Submit Your Campaign Machinery To Party, Guber Aspirant Charges Colleagues

Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, a former gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, has announced the dissolution of ‘Idera de’ political movement and collapsed all the structures therein into the umbrella body of the party in the state. He also […]

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21 h. ago 2027: Pardon Kanu in your interest, Ohanaeze leader tells Tinubu

Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s leader urges President Tinubu to pardon Nnamdi Kanu to secure his 2027 re-election, ease political tensions, and counter opposition. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-pardon-kanu-in-your-interest-ohanaeze-leader-tells-tinubu/

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23 h. ago 2027: Opposition’s unpreparedness seen brightening Tinubu’s re

As Nigeria gradually edges towards the 2027 general election, the political space is already alive with intense calculations, shifting alliances read more 2027: Opposition’s unpreparedness seen brightening Tinubu’s re-election chances

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24 h. ago Suspending mining will harm economy, livelihoods – MAN President, Ayankale

Miners Association of Nigeria President argues against suspending mining, stating it harms the economy, affects livelihoods, and fails to stop illegal mine Read More: https://punchng.com/suspending-mining-will-harm-economy-livelihoods-man-president-ayankale/

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