Shettima courts Benin monarch ahead of APC presidential rally
Shettima arrived in the state on Thursday alongside members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the rally scheduled to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
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24+ articlesThugs invade NDC meeting in Lagos, attendees flee
According to reports and video footage shared on Thursday, suspected political thugs disrupted a town hall meeting organised by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Lagos, forcing participants to flee as attackers wielding sticks and other objects invaded the venue. The incident reportedly occurred in the Oregun area of the state, with the footage showing attendees scrambling for safety as the disturbance spread through the hall.
Tinubu seeks Reps’ approval for $7.71bn foreign loans
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to authorise the Federal Government to access $7.71bn (N10.79 trillion) in external loans already captured in the 2026 Appropriation Act, with Eurobond issuance expected to be a major funding option.
ADC accuses APC of seeking Tinubu’s unopposed re-election in 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of trying to weaken opposition parties and clear the way for President Bola Tinubu to emerge as the sole major contender in the 2027 presidential election.
ADC lawyer says court ruling does not affect Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid
A lawyer representing the African Democratic Congress, Kalu Kalu, has maintained that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar remains the party’s presidential candidate despite a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the leadership led by Senator David Mark. Kalu argued that the November 5 ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu did not invalidate Atiku’s nomination or those of other candidates produced under the Mark-led executive.
APC restricts campaign spokespersons to Yari, Alake, Idris
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has restricted official media communications to three authorized representatives following a structural reorganization of its Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications. Announced on Wednesday by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, public communications will now be handled exclusively by campaign Director-General Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Solid Minerals Minister Dele Alake, and Information Minister Mohammed Idris.
2027: Ondo has 1m uncollected PVCs, Uzodimma tells APC rally
The All Progressives Congress has expressed concern over the high volume of uncollected Permanent Voter Cards in Ondo State, with Progressive Governors’ Forum Chairman Hope Uzodimma disclosing that nearly one million cards remain uncollected. Speaking at an APC campaign rally in Akure on Wednesday, party leaders urged residents to obtain their PVCs and back President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign.
ADC asks Tinubu to quit 2027 race over campaign shake-up
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw from the 2027 presidential election, accusing his administration of suppressing corruption allegations rather than tackling them. Reacting to the recent dissolution of the spokespersons for Tinubu's re-election campaign, the opposition party described the move as an attempt to silence voices exposing governance failures and systemic issues within the ruling All Progressives Congress.
NDI-ABAT warns Cubana Chief Priest against escalating rift over Umahi
Pro-Tinubu socio-political group, Ndigbo for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu 2027 Forum (NDI-ABAT), has given celebrity socialite Cubana Chief Priest seven days to publicly apologize for remarks directed at Works Minister David Umahi. The group warned that continued attacks on the former Ebonyi State governor risk escalating local political tensions between Umahi and incumbent Governor Francis Nwifuru.
Southwest monarchs endorse Tinubu for second term
Traditional rulers in the South West have called on their counterparts across the region to actively mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu's second-term bid ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The monarchs affirmed their support for retaining the presidency in Southern Nigeria, maintaining that structured power rotation is vital for political stability, national cohesion, and regional equity.
Sowore's trial: INEC chairman challenges subpoena for Tinubu's electoral records
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has filed a motion at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging a court order compelling him to produce President Bola Tinubu's electoral documents in the ongoing trial of activist Omoyele Sowore. Amupitan argues that the requested documents are not in his custody and are unknown to him in the form described by the activist.
Senate hosts Flamingos after historic U-17 triumph in Morocco
The Nigerian Senate hosted the national Under-17 women's football team, the Flamingos, following their historic tournament victory in Morocco. Senate President Godswill Akpabio received the squad of players and team officials upon their arrival at the National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja.
Court-ordered rerun confirms Jaji as APC’s Zamfara ticket-holder
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Federal High Court in Abuja had recently nullified the primary election that produced Jaji as the APC candidate for the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara.
2027: Borno APC hails Tinubu, Shettima for FG projects
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno says ongoing Federal Government infrastructure projects in the state are among many reasons residents should support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in 2027, said APC Chairman Mr Bello Ayuba at a news conference on Wednesday in Maiduguri, while highlighting some of the Federal Government’s interventions in the state.
2027: Borno APC hails Tinubu, Shettima for FG projects
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno says ongoing Federal Government infrastructure projects in the state are among many reasons residents should support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in 2027, said APC Chairman Mr Bello Ayuba at a news conference on Wednesday in Maiduguri, while highlighting some of the Federal Government’s interventions in the state.
2027: NOA urges Plateau residents to reject vote-buying
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged residents of Plateau State to actively reject voter apathy, vote buying, and electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. NOA Director-General Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu made the call on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during a grassroots voter mobilisation town hall meeting held in Jos.
2027: ADC poses no threat to Tinubu – NPA boss
The Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) poses no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Adeyeye expressed strong confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has the necessary structure to win all 36 states of the federation.
2027 election: Tinubu will win by landslide, says support group
The Lagos State Chapter of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has predicted a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu in Lagos during the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the Lagos SWAGA Media Committee, Mr. Lanre Odubote, made the declaration on Wednesday during a press briefing held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Lagos.
SWAGA vows grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu, Hamzat in Lagos
The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a support group for President Bola Tinubu, says it is intensifying grassroots mobilisation to secure votes for Tinubu and Lagos State governorship candidate Dr Obafemi Hamzat in the 2027 general elections, said Mr Lanre Odubote, Chairman of the Lagos SWAGA Media Committee, at a press briefing held at the NUJ secretariat in Lagos on Wednesday.
Otu’s skills initiative: Skyrun employs 20, admits 40 trainees
Chinese firm Skyrun International has employed all 20 graduates from its first two technical training cohorts in Cross River State. Governor Bassey Otu disclosed the development on Wednesday in Calabar during the official presentation of employment letters to graduates of the company's six-month skills program.
2027: Kwara NDC governorship candidate, Ajia, unveils agenda
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governorship candidate in Kwara, Prof. Abdulmumin Ajia, on Wednesday, unveiled his “Forward Kwara” agenda, promising a government that will be more open and committed to the welfare of the people of the state.
Atiku support group protests withheld judgment's CTC, petitions CJN
The interest group United Friends for Atiku (UFFA) staged a peaceful protest on Wednesday over the delayed release of the Certified True Copy (CTC) of a court judgment. The ruling nullified the Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and directly impacted the nomination of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s 2027 presidential candidate.
Sule reaffirms commitment to livestock sector development
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding the livestock sector to bolster food security, generate employment, and drive economic growth. Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, the governor gave the assurance during the official presentation of a book on alternative animal feed bioresources by Prof. Samuel Alu.
Tinubu rules out fuel subsidy return, promises farmers interest-free loans
President Bola Tinubu has ruled out any return of the petrol subsidy, insisting that his administration will sustain its removal and channel the savings into agriculture, education and infrastructure.
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