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Ima Niboro, former spokesperson for ex-Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, has joined President Bola Tinubu’s campaign council for the 2027 general election. He is among the appointed spokespersons tasked with strengthening the team’s communications, according to information cited in the article.
Source: Daily Post
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, called Atiku Abubakar a “political chameleon” as he runs for president in 2027 as the African Democratic Congress candidate. The attack was a response to remarks about the effect of a possible change in fuel pricing policy on the Dangote refinery, according to Vanguard News.
Source: Daily Post
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the January 2027 presidential and legislative elections. It includes 18 parties and their presidential and vice-presidential candidates for the polls, according to Vanguard News.
Source: Vanguard
Nigerian first lady Oluremi Tinubu launched the National Community Food Bank Programme in Cross River State. The initiative includes 500 million naira in aid to tackle food insecurity, according to a report published by Punch.
Source: Punch
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Defence Minister Christopher Musa have urged young people to reject political or criminal exploitation ahead of the 2027 general elections. They called on them not to become “cannon fodder” in violence, according to statements made at two meetings.
Source: Leadership
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has petitioned a US court to prevent the release of documents held by the Department of Justice, the FBI and the DEA concerning allegations of drug trafficking. His request seeks to block their disclosure in the legal proceedings, according to his legal team, as cited by Vanguard News.
Source: Vanguard
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani has called on voters in north-western Nigeria to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. He highlighted expected results in agriculture, education and economic empowerment, according to an article published by Punch.
Source: Punch
Dele Momodu, a Nigerian African Democratic Congress official, says he supported Osun State governor Ademola Adeleke for his achievements, not financial gain. He cites the transformation of Ile-Ife, his hometown, in a statement posted on X.
Source: Daily Post
Nigeria’s federal government has approved the construction of 600 additional homes for military personnel in Abuja, bringing the planned total to 2,656 units. The project is part of a national target of 10,000 homes for military personnel, according to information published by Punch.
Source: Punch
Funding from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has enabled the launch in Bodinga, Sokoto State, of the sale of essential food at subsidised prices. Governor Aliyu describes the initiative as support for rural residents and the lowest-paid civil servants, according to Vanguard News.
Source: Vanguard
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate preparation of a national threat assessment and a strategic defence plan covering five years. The 11-member committee will be coordinated by Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa, the president’s special adviser on domestic security, according to the Nigerian presidency.
Source: Daily Post
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved several health projects, including the renovation of Abuja’s National Hospital and the construction of a cancer treatment centre valued at 302 billion naira. Health Minister Ali Pate detailed the investments after a Federal Executive Council meeting, according to Nigerian authorities.
Source: Daily Post
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says people should know the results, costs and difficulties avoided through the economic reforms launched since 2023. He announced the presentation of an official assessment of the measures in a message posted on Wednesday on his X account, according to the Nigerian presidency.
Source: Leadership
The campaign for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election has officially begun, five months before the vote. The cost of living, employment and insecurity are among voters' main concerns that candidates will have to address, according to the source article.
Source: Africanews
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received Godswill Akpabio, Senate president, for a closed-door meeting at the Aso Rock presidential palace. Their meeting comes ahead of the launch of activities related to campaigns for the 2027 presidential election, according to Punch Nigeria.
Source: Punch
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council has congratulated Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun State, on his re-election. The organisation says the result confirms voters’ desire to keep him in power, according to a statement reported by Punch.
Source: Punch
Nigerian singer Davido rejects claims by APC national youth leader Dayo Israel about his role in the party’s electoral defeat in Osun State. Incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke was declared the winner of the 15 August election, according to the article.
Source: Leadership
Deji Adeleke, elder brother of the governor of the Nigerian state of Osun, says he was always certain Ademola Adeleke would win the governorship election. He attributes this confidence to his assessment of the electoral balance of power, in a video shared during a victory celebration, according to Vanguard.
Source: Leadership
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