57 h. ago Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027

In Cross River State, ten opposition parties have joined forces to challenge the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the upcoming 2027 elections. The coalition, formed after a crucial meeting in Calabar, aims to present a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which has faced criticism for its governance. Party leaders expressed […] The post Cross River Opposition Parties Forge Alliance To Battle Gov. Otu In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke

A political group in Osun State, known as the Osun Leaders of Thought (OLT), has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The group warned against increasing pressure on the governor to decamp to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing […] The post “Stay In PDP, Support Tinubu” – Osun Group Tells Governor Adeleke appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Delta 2027: Analyst warns APC against welcoming Governor Oborevwori

By Philip Nwosu A prominent political analyst, George Urhie, has issued a strong caution to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against admitting Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State into its fold ahead of the 2027 general elections. Urhie’s warning comes amid swelling speculation that Oborevwori, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party […] The post Delta 2027: Analyst warns APC against welcoming Governor Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Warns Against Politicising Killings As Death Toll Hits 72 In Benue Attacks

The Federal Government has warned those it described as political jobbers against taking advantage of the killings in Benue and other parts of the country as a ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is even as the Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia disclosed that the death toll from the recent attacks by herdsmen […]

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8 d. ago 2027: Arewa Think Tank backs Governor Sule on North returning Tinubu to power

…Says, killings in the country a plot to frustrate Tinubu’s re-election From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has said that it is supporting Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule’s stance that North would work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Governor Sule has said recently that it was […] The post 2027: Arewa Think Tank backs Governor Sule on North returning Tinubu to power appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Chief Jerry Alagbaoso, former National Assembly member for Orlu/Orsu and Oru East, has stated that creating the proposed Anim/Orlu State will ensure Owerri or Okigwe zones produce Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s successor in 2028. Alagbaoso, founder of the Triple “O” (Owerri, Orlu, Okigwe) Initiative, responded to the recent dispute between […] The post Anim/Orlu State creation will secure Owerri, Okigwe for Uzodimma’s successor – Alagbaoso appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn

By Steve Agbota Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Friday, said that it intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband worth over N1.010 billion within one month. Notable among the illicit goods intercepted include bales of Cannabis Sativa, parcels of Canadian Loud, petroleum products, and foreign parboiled rice, among others. […] The post Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Gov Eno gets 2nd term support from Akpabio, doles out N260m to entrepreneurs

From Isaac Job, Uyo Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared support for governor Umo Eno’s second term ambition ahead of 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom state.  Speaking at Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium on Thursday during the Town Hall meeting for Ikot Ekpene federal constituency organized by pastor Umo Eno, Akpabio said the entire All […] The post 2027: Gov Eno gets 2nd term support from Akpabio, doles out N260m to entrepreneurs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Nigerians To Decide If ‘Corruption’ Under PDP Has Died Under APC — Makinde

As the 2027 political debates gather momentum, Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde said Nigerians must reflect if corruption, claimed to be killing the country under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been eliminated under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Makinde said the time was ripe to reflect once again, on what is […]

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1 week ago 2028 IMO GOVERNORSHIP: Owerri must engage and negotiate with Okigwe Zone or face regret — Prof Protus Uzoma: Orlu Elders Council Secretary

As political permutations gather momentum ahead of the 2028 Imo governorship election, the Secretary of the Orlu Elders Council, Professor Protus Uzoma, has issued a stern warning to political leaders from Owerri zone, urging them to engage Okigwe zone in sincere negotiations over the state’s political future or risk severe political consequences. Uzoma, in a […] The post 2028 IMO GOVERNORSHIP: Owerri must engage and negotiate with Okigwe Zone or face regret — Prof Protus Uzoma: Orlu Elders Council Secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027 Election: I Have What It Takes To Become Nigeria’s President — Gov Seyi Makinde

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that he has what it takes to lead Nigeria as president in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television, the Governor noted that he has accomplished more than just serving as the leader of the state. Makinde said: “I don’t have any doubt that I […] The post 2027 Election: I Have What It Takes To Become Nigeria’s President — Gov Seyi Makinde appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu Will Complete 8 Years In Office, Says Akwa Ibom Gov

Apparently not interested in his party regaining power at the centre in 2027, Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be in office for two terms of eight years. Eno, a governor elected on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party […]

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1 week ago Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR

Political conversations or arguments involve discussions that can range from casual exchanges to heated debates often driven by personal beliefs, values, experiences or interests. The 13th day of April 2025, being Palm Sunday witnessed the “highest fall-out “of lmo Charter of Equity conversations at a lunch reception in Lagos organized for the award wining Governor […] The post Move lmo Capital from Owerri to Okigwe Zone, then take Governorship – Chief Tony Chukwu OFR appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago No Agreement That Gov Nwifuru ‘ll Govern For Single Term — Ebonyi APC

The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that there was no agreement reached at any point that the Governor Francis Nwifuru would relinquish his position in 2027 after serving a single term of four years. State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Simbad Ogbuatu, in a statement made available to LEADERSHIP […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Abia APC stakeholders settle differences, vow to deliver Tinubu, win 2027 State guber ticket 

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Hitherto disunited stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) Abia State chapter, have agreed to come under one umbrella as a united family to deliver President Bola Tinubu and wrest power from Governor Alex Otti-led Labour Party (LP) government in the 2027 general election. Those in attendance at the stakeholders’ meeting held […] The post Abia APC stakeholders settle differences, vow to deliver Tinubu, win 2027 State guber ticket  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Nsukka leaders endorse Mbah, cite massive projects in zone

Leaders of Enugu North Senatorial District otherwise known as Nsukka Zone have endorsed Governor Peter Mbah to continue in office beyond 2027, saying he has transformed the zone in less than two years of his administration. The Nsukka leaders who converged on Adada House, Nsukka, yesterday, under the aegis of Enugu State Coalition for Progress, […] The post 2027: Nsukka leaders endorse Mbah, cite massive projects in zone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Abandon Your 2027 Ambitions” – APC National VP Tells Atiku, El

Garba Datti Muhammad, the National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to abandon their 2027 presidential ambitions. Datti urged Atiku to cease his pursuit of another presidential bid, suggesting that after multiple attempts since 1993, it’s […] The post “Abandon Your 2027 Ambitions” – APC National VP Tells Atiku, El-Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Why Owerri zone should produce Imo governor in 2027– Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho (rtd), chairman IHP

By Christy Anyanwu Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho is an entrepreneur in the shipping sector of the maritime industry. He has deep roots in the oil and gas business, and is a major stakeholder in Integrated Oil and Gas Services company as well as Genesis Worldwide Shipping. He has served as interior minister, among other exalted offices […] The post Why Owerri zone should produce Imo governor in 2027– Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho (rtd), chairman IHP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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