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“APC supporters are hungry too” — Isaac Fayose claims he sent ₦1 million to Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, after he dropped his account number

Isaac Fayose has criticised supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), claiming that even those defending President Bola Tinubu’s administration are feeling the impact of Nigeria’s economic hardship. In a video shared online, Fayose said he recently announced a ₦1 million giveaway, inviting interested Nigerians to submit their account numbers. According to him, more than…

2027: Don’t say we’ve won if you don’t win your state for Tinubu – Wike tells APC govs

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned governors and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council against claiming victory in the 2027 general elections if they fail to secure electoral wins in their respective states for President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the remarks on October 13 during…

Pantami Gives INEC 72 Hours to Publish Name on Gombe Governorship Candidates’ List

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a 72-hour ultimatum to publish his name as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Gombe State. In a letter dated October 12, 2026, addressed to the INEC chairman, Pantami’s lawyers,…

2027: INEC excludes Pantami, Adebutu, clears Chinda in final governorship candidates’ list

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections, with the names of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hopefuls Isa Pantami and Ladi Adebutu missing from the list. The candidates, who were expected to contest in Gombe and Ogun states, respectively, were conspicuously absent from the…

INEC targets 7:30 a.m. readiness at polling units in 2027 election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is strengthening its transportation arrangements and introducing digital tracking systems to ensure election officials and sensitive materials arrive at polling units by about 7:30 a.m. during the 2027 general elections. INEC Deputy Director of Information, Wilfred Ifogah, disclosed this on Wednesday, October 7, during an appearance on…

NDC Chieftain Accuses APC of Bribing Candidates With N50m, N200m, Cars

 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain Buba Galadima has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly offering financial inducements and vehicles to opposition candidates in an effort to persuade them to relinquish their tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday night, October…

‘What exactly is Tinubu doing in France’ – Atiku questions President’s prolonged vacation

African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has questioned the prolonged stay of President Bola Tinubu in Paris, France, following the reported expiration of his official three-week vacation. In a statement issued through his media aide, Atiku questioned why Tinubu remained in France after the end of the holiday period, particularly as Nigeria continues…

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