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North Central APC launches mobilisation for Tinubu, plans Lafia rally
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central has launched a grassroots mobilisation movement to coordinate support for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 was inaugurated on Friday at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume,…
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Ekiti group vows to mobilise at least 200,000 votes for Makinde
By Boye Oyeyemi A political pressure group, Grassroots 121 Action, has commenced grassroots mobilisation for the Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, in Ekiti State, with a target of securing at least 200,000 votes for him in the 2027 election. The convener of the group, Lanre Fajuyi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, following…
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CAN warns politicians against weaponising religion, ethnicity ahead of 2027
By Damilola Akinwale – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned political actors against weaponising religion, ethnicity and regional sentiments ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing previous political violence during elections. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the warning at a press conference in Abuja on Friday to mark the association’s 50th anniversary, themed “CAN at 50: Walking…
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2027: D’Banj gifts Olajengbesi three Sienna buses for campaign
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Nigerian singer Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’Banj, has donated three brand-new Sienna buses to lawyer and Accord Party candidate Pelumi Olajengbesi to support his campaign for the Oriade-Obokun Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives election. D’Banj presented the vehicles to Olajengbesi in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Thursday, with the…
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2027: Group projects APC 19 states, NDC 10, ADC 8 in October electoral map
The October electoral projection by political intelligence group, Politico.ng, has projected the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to win 19 states in the 2027 elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 10 states and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) eight states. Presenting the projection to journalists on Friday in Lagos, the group’s leader, Lai Omotola, said the monthly electoral map showed…
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Colour, chants and mobilisation as Agege APC unveils campaign for candidates
The political temperature in Agege rose recently as the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagged off its campaign for the general election with a colourful rally at Amoo Field, Orile Agege. Led by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and APC House of Representatives candidate for Agege Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, the rally attracted party…
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Makinde appoints veteran journalist Amos Dunia public affairs adviser
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed veteran journalist Amos Dunia as special adviser on Public Affairs for his 2027 presidential campaign. The appointment was announced on Friday, October 2, 2026, in a statement issued in Abuja by Richard Ihediwa, director of strategic communications for the Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation. Dunia, a former chieftain of the Nigeria…
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Osuntokun faults Atiku for calling Tinubu ‘Bola’ in Independence Day address
Akin Osuntokun, former presidential spokesman and Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for repeatedly referring to President Bola Tinubu as “Bola” in his October 1 address. Osuntokun said Atiku had every right to criticise Tinubu and his administration but described his repeated use of the president’s first name as disrespectful to the office…
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Makinde not responsible for Nigeria’s economic woes, aide tells APC’s Alli
By Adejayan Gbenga The Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, has dismissed allegations by the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation linking the governor to Nigeria’s economic hardship. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Olanrewaju described the allegation as misplaced, arguing that the economic challenges facing Nigerians were largely driven by national policies and macroeconomic…
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APC Somolu Campaign Council holds interfaith prayer, inaugurates directors
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Somolu Federal Constituency Campaign Council has held a Muslim and Christian interfaith prayer session for the party’s candidates and members, as well as for the peaceful conduct of the 2027 general elections. The clerics prayed for divine guidance, wisdom and protection for the candidates and party members, while also seeking a peaceful atmosphere before, during…
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