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𝗡𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 2027 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 — 𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗖 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan, has said the commission under his watch has no plan to shift the 2027 general elections. He said the poll had been fixed and preparations were in top gear, hence the commission would not alter the timetable and insisted that the elections must hold as scheduled. Amupitan stated this during the commission’s interactive meeting with staff members in the six states of the South-South…
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South-East govs still working behind scenes to secure Kanu’s release – Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has assured that South-East governors have not abandoned efforts to secure the release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, insisting they are still engaging relevant federal authorities behind the scenes. Otti, who disclosed this during his monthly media chat Friday night in Umuahia, stressed that details of the ongoing negotiations would not be made public. Kanu is serving a life sentence following his conviction on terrorism-related charges by…
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2027 election already rigged – Seun Okinbaloye raises alarm, alleges voters’ register manipulation
Popular Channels TV journalist, Seun Okinbaloye, has raised a serious alarm that the 2027 general election is already being rigged and may be compromised if the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, fails to act now and clean up the voters’ register. Okinbaloye raised the alarm on Friday night during Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. He said that intelligence and early signs show that politicians have started manipulating the voters’ register, with cases of underage registration,…
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Tinubu using APC govs to intimidate opposition, people may fight back – Atiku’s aide
Demola Olarewaju, Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of using governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to intimidate and oppress the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections. Olarewaju also accused the APC of scheming against the ADC campaign in the North. Posting on X, he wrote: “The best campaign for Bola Tinubu would have been legacy projects and actual…
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Nigeria collapsing, stealing now normal under Tinubu – Peter Obi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria is collapsing under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Obi made the statement on Saturday at the ongoing town hall meeting in Imo State. The former Anambra State governor lamented that insecurity and stealing of public funds have become normal. He accused the Tinubu government of failing to secure lives and property, noting that Nigerians now live in fear in their own country.…
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“Putting Amaechi as Vice-President Makes Atiku’s Ticket Worse” — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket featuring Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, questioning their records in public office. Speaking at a Rainbow Coalition event in Rivers State, Wike argued that both politicians should account for their past performances before seeking higher office. “As bad as the Atiku ticket is, putting Rotimi Amaechi as vice president makes it even worse.…
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“There Is No Plan to Delay the 2027 General Elections” — Tinubu’s Aide dismisses claims
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has dismissed claims by African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar that the Federal Government plans to postpone the 2027 general elections. Atiku had alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) wanted to change the election date following its experience at the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State. “I’ve heard that they want to change the election date because of what happened…
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Tinubu Defends Fresh Borrowing, Says Investments Are for Future Generations
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s proposed fresh borrowing, saying the funds will finance critical infrastructure and create opportunities for future generations of Nigerians. The President’s position was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu said the proposed loans form part of the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 borrowing programme, which targets key sectors including power, transportation, healthcare, education, agriculture, water supply, employment generation and…
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2027: ‘Fubara has been whipped back in line’ – Rufai Oseni
Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, has said that the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has been whipped back in line. Speaking during Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Wednesday, Rufai said the whole crisis in Rivers State is all about personal interest and not about the people of the state. His remarks stemmed from recent political developments in the state. Recall that Governor Fubara during the unveiling of the Rainbow Coalition’s candidates in Port Harcourt on…
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Dickson urges INEC to probe alleged AI-generated voter photos
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently investigate concerns over suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and questionable entries in the preliminary voter register published on its website. Dickson described the allegations as a serious matter requiring urgent attention, warning that failure to establish the facts and address any irregularities could undermine public confidence in the 2027 general elections. The former Bayelsa State…
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Tinubu’s N70,000 transport allowance discriminatory – Reuben Abati
Former presidential aide and Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Dr Reuben Abati, has criticised the Federal Government’s N70,000 transportation allowance for public sector workers, describing the initiative as discriminatory. According to him, it excludes employees in the private sector. Abati argued that rising transportation costs and high fuel prices affect Nigerians across the public and the private sectors, questioning why the government’s intervention was restricted to public servants. He also questioned the timing of the…
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Obi vows to tackle corruption, invest in education, healthcare
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has pledged to tackle corruption, strengthen the economy and improve investment in education and healthcare if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge on Tuesday during a town hall meeting in Lokoja, Kogi State, where he engaged residents on issues affecting the country. The former Anambra State governor said entrenched corruption remained one of the major obstacles to Nigeria’s development, insisting that the problem…
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