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PHOTOS: Tinubu’s 2027 campaign kicks off as APC supporters flood Kaduna stadium
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress have gathered at the Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna for the flag-off of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign.
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France To Deploy 70,000 Police For Fresh Weekend Protests
The protests have come at a critical moment for France, six months ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron, with a new poll underlining far-right candidate Marine Le Pen as the frontrunner and indicating her position has been strengthened by the latest events. Adding to tensions, Le Pen is due at the weekend to host her National Rally (RN) party congress in Orleans, with thousands of supporters expected and local authorities fearing clashes as counter-protesters also head to the city south of Paris.
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Clean house or face defeat in 2027 — Onoh tasks Tinubu over claims of multi-billion Naira ministerial slots
Onoh challenges APC spokesman to prove sale of ministerial seats By Emma Nnadozie Former South-East spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, Denge Josef Onoh, has challenged All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council spokesperson Alwan Hassan to provide evidence for his claim that ministerial appointments in Nigeria are secured through payments running into billions of naira. Defending the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Onoh described it as a period when appointments to the Federal Executive Council were based on merit,…
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Ho Zongo youth demand permanent resolution to Volta Regional Chief Imam impasse
Youth in the Ho Zongo community of the Volta Region are demanding a lasting resolution to the Volta Regional Chief Imam impasse and objecting to the “knee-jerk” approach to resolving the issue. The Zongo Youth spokesperson, Abdul Razak Abubakar, entreated the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, the Volta Regional Security Council and other relevant institutions to endeavour to bring closure to the Chief Imam impasse.
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2027: Akande recounts how Buhari’s govt humiliated Tinubu; urges Atiku to make sacrifices
Akande recounts how Buhari’s govt humiliated Tinubu; urges Atiku to make sacrifices. Former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has recounted how President Bola Tinubu was allegedly marginalised and humiliated under the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari, urging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to make sacrifices to unite the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
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The Road To 2027 Runs Through Kaduna, But The North Is Not A Number
President Bola Tinubu will formally open his re-election campaign in Kaduna on Saturday. Tinubu lost Kaduna to Atiku Abubakar in 2023.
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Boko Haram and the politics of history: Why Moses Ochonu’s new book matters, By Osmund Agbo
Let me begin with something personal: Moses Ochonu is my friend. The three of us, all part of the Nigerian diaspora in the United States, formed a sort of intellectual alliance and fondly refer to ourselves as the Three Amigos.
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APC-PCC accuses Atiku of using AI to discredit Kaduna campaign flag-off
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council APC-PCC has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress ADC of plotting to use Artificial Intelligence deepfake videos and counterfeit documents to discredit the party’s presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna today. The second incident, it said, was a fake letter released online, “purportedly written by Governor Uba Sani and addressed to the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, on the release of N2.3 trillion by the Kaduna State Government to host…
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Trump orders lawsuit to block Alaska Senate result if Republicans lose
President Donald Trump on Friday said he ordered a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of Alaska’s Senate election result if the Republican incumbent loses — ramping up questions over whether he will accept midterms defeat. Democrats also have an outside chance of winning the Senate if they can flip a handful of Republican-held seats, including in Alaska, where incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan faces Democrat Mary Peltola.
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Second Global Rosary Congress convenes in Wa to foster peace and religious tolerance
Thousands of Catholics, alongside diverse religious groups and traditional leaders, have convened at the Wa Malik Jaabre Sports Stadium for the second edition of the Global Rosary Congress. Founder and Leader of the Global Rosary Network Reverend Father David Obeng Paintsil recounted the origins of the Congress, which evolved from digital prayer sessions held during the 2022 pandemic closures.
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Edo govt, NLC strike peace deal as Labour moves to restore electricity
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Edo State Government have resolved their prolonged dispute, with the state government agreeing to recognise the NLC caretaker committee. “At a meeting brokered by the SGF at his residence today, Friday, October 23, 2026, between the Edo State Government, represented by the governor, and the NLC, represented by President Comrade Joe Ajaero, the governor accepted to recognise and work with the NLC caretaker committee in Edo State as the lawful representative of the NLC.
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Democrat James Talarico targets Elon Musk at rally: ‘Texas is not for sale’
The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy political influence and declaring: “Texas is not for sale.” Talarico held a campaign rally on Friday at the University of Texas at Austin, packing an auditorium at his alma mater with hundreds of students and other supporters, who cheered, whooped and waved campaign signs.
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2027: Violence threatening polls – ‘Tinubu must come’, ‘Tinubu must go’ supporters clash
*Parties lament raging danger to members’ lives *From Lagos to Enugu, Edo, Rivers, Kogi, Adamawa, meetings, rallies under attack *Opposition alleges killings, gunfire, assaults, destruction of party offices *INEC activates early-warning mechanism; reputation experts warn of investment losses *2023 election violence haunts preparations for next polls By Clifford Ndujihe & John Alechenu WITH the 2027 general elections approaching, political violence, threats and hate speech are raising fresh concerns about the safety of politicians, party members and voters, as rival camps increasingly accuse…
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White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
Maine Senator Susan Collins is seeking to keep her seat in November’s midterm elections Canada has imposed a series of countermeasures against US tariffs, which Prime Minister Mark Carney said were “necessary to protect our workers”. “President Trump continues to address Canada’s discriminatory treatment of US commerce,” White House spokesman Matthew Middleton said.
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Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates PBAT Door-to-Door campaign in Kwara
By Demola Akinyemi Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) He dismissed claims of alternative political arrangements in Kwara, maintaining that the party’s position had been reinforced by statements from President Tinubu and the Minister of FCT, while warning opposition groups against relying on financial inducements to challenge the APC.
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Are California voters about to impose world's first 'tax on billionaires'?
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
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Atiku’s ADC Campaign Council Calls Tinubu’s 90-Day Relief Plan ‘Election Bait’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign council under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s 90-day cost-of-living relief plan as “election bait”, questioning its timing and demanding details of how the measures will benefit Nigerians. Shaibu further referred to a September 2025 attack involving kidnappings in Kachia and storms and flooding that affected communities across Kaduna State.
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2027: Tinubu deserves second term to consolidate reforms — APC chieftain
Tinubu deserves second term to consolidate reforms — APC chieftain. An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Banwo Mayowa, has called for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, urging Nigerians to support policy continuity and allow his administration to consolidate its economic reforms and infrastructure projects.
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2027: You’ll win Benue by landslide – Onjeh tells Obi
The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Benue South Senatorial Candidate, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has told the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, that he expects him to win Benue State by a landslide in the 2027 presidential election. Onjeh said this when he led a delegation of Benue State NDC National Assembly candidates on a strategic visit to the former Anambra State Governor.
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2027: Unlike 2023, Kaduna votes now for Tinubu, Gov Sani declares
Unlike 2023, Kaduna votes now for Tinubu, Gov Sani declares. By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that the state will vote massively for President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming election, as against what obtained in the 2023 presidential election.
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Agalga urges NDC members to maintain peace ahead of constituency elections
The Majority Leader in Parliament and Member of Parliament for Builsa North, James Agalga, has appealed to members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to maintain peace and unity as the party prepares to hold its constituency elections on Saturday, October 24. Mr Agalga noted that all party members had a shared responsibility to protect the NDC’s future, cautioning against actions that could undermine the party’s broader political ambitions.
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Melania Trump brokers Oleshky ceasefire as Starshield row continues
The White House announces the US first lady helped broker a local ceasefire on humanitarian grounds in the Ukrainian town as Washington sends mixed messages on Starshield.
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Don’t sacrifice NDC’s 2028 ambition for internal elections – Majority Leader
Majority Leader and Builsa North MP James Agalga has cautioned members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against allowing internal rivalry ahead of the party’s constituency elections to undermine its preparations for the 2028 general elections. In an appeal to party members ahead of Saturday’s, October 24, constituency polls, Mr Agalga urged candidates and their supporters to prioritise the party’s collective interest over individual ambitions.
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US could strike Iran this weekend, envoy says
The United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend, a US envoy said Friday, after mounting threats by both Washington and Israel. Absolutely,” Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and point man on Syria who does not have a direct role on Iran, told podcast host Mario Nawfal.