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Rahman urges media to uphold professionalism, credibility ahead of 2027
Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman, has urged the media to uphold professionalism, credibility and balance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Rahman made the call on Friday while speaking on the theme, “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive”, at an event organised by the Nigerian Guild…
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Eshinlokun’s career built on progressive public service, says Media Office
The Media Office of the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Sen. Wasiu Sanni Esinlokun, has described his political career as a progression from grassroots administration to legislative leadership and national service. In a statement issued on Friday, titled “Wasiu Esinlokun: Stewardship of Passion, Impact and Excellence,” the Media Office traced his career from his tenure as Executive Chairman of…
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Obi rejects $123.77m Anambra debt claim, challenges Soludo govt’s figures
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has rejected claims that his administration left the state with external loans totalling $123.77 million, saying the figure includes different categories of development financing. The Anambra State Government had said eight external loan facilities linked to projects undertaken during Obi’s tenure between 2007 and 2013 had a combined value of $123.77 million, with $92.35…
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Ondo APC chairman warns members against anti-party activities
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Kolawole Babatunde, has warned party members against engaging in anti-party activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Babatunde said members whose actions weaken the party’s structure or undermine its candidates would face disciplinary measures in accordance with the APC constitution and other established regulations. He issued the warning…
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2027: PACAN demands accountability, transparency, clear policy direction
..urges candidates to present clear manifestos By Olatonmiwa Osho The Public Affairs Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PACAN) has called for greater accountability, transparency and clear policy direction in governance, stressing that citizens’ welfare must remain central to government policies. PACAN President, Mr Idris Tele-Olukoya, made the call during The Political Roundtable programme on RadioOne 103.5 FM, Lagos, anchored by Mr…
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Jonathan: Politicians can’t justify misconduct by saying ‘it is politics’
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned Nigerian politicians against using the pursuit of electoral victory as an excuse for violating established rules and engaging in misconduct. Jonathan spoke on Thursday in Abuja at a public lecture organised to mark the 80th birthday of Kanu Agabi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Attorney-General of the Federation. He said political contests,…
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‘I was not consulted’ — Moghalu rejects Atiku’s 2027 campaign team
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has denied being a member of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s policy team for the 2027 presidential election. Moghalu said he was surprised to see his name listed among members of Atiku’s policy team by the Atiku Abubakar campaign and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement, Moghalu…
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2027: INEC warns against AI deepfakes, fake election results
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and synthetic disinformation could erode public trust in the 2027 general elections, urging newsrooms to strengthen fact-checking and digital verification. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, gave the warning on Thursday at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC 2026) in Enugu. He was represented by…
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2027: APC urges Nigerians to reject Atiku over corruption allegations
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to reject the presidential bid of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2027 election, citing what it described as his controversial record in public office and alleged links to financial scandals. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the call in a statement titled, “2027: Why Nigerians…
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2027: Atiku names El-Rufai deputy chairman as ADC unveils campaign council
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has approved a lean National Campaign Council and Presidential Campaign Management Committee ahead of the 2027 general elections. The structure, according to a statement by Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication and Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Phrank Shaibu, is designed to reduce bureaucracy,…
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