By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Allied Peoples Movement presidential candidate Seyi Makinde challenged his rivals to jump on stage at a rally in Akure, Ondo State. He says he wants to judge candidates in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election on their energy and ability to hold office, Vanguard reports.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, the Allied Peoples Movement candidate in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, jumped from a stage during a rally in Akure. He invited his opponents to do the same to demonstrate their physical stamina, reports Punch.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Ajibola Bashiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has questioned former Nigerian vice-president Atiku Abubakar’s economic credentials and said voters would reject him in 2027. He made the remarks on a television programme while defending President Bola Tinubu’s economic management, Vanguard reports.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Vanguard ·
The Gambian electoral commission issued nomination forms to 25 prospective candidates for the 5 December 2026 presidential election. Twelve forms were collected by political parties, the commission said at a meeting with stakeholders on 22 October, Kerr Fatou reports.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: Kerr Fatou ·
US authorities have revoked the citizenship of Vivian Chike Obichere, a Nigerian-born woman, for concealing passport-related fraudulent activities before her naturalisation. The measure came 13 years after she obtained citizenship, Vanguard reports.
🌍 World · Source: Vanguard ·
Nigeria: 113 killed in four Benue attacks as Senate calls for troopsNigeria’s Senate is calling for the immediate deployment of troops to three areas of Benue State after four coordinated attacks left 113 people dead, including six Mobile Police officers. The violence also caused mass displacement and paralysed agriculture, according to senator Emmanuel Udende, cited by the Daily Post.
Coumba Gawlo mobilises artists to promote NigerSenegalese singer Coumba Gawlo Seck was received in Niamey by Nigerien President Abdourahamane Tiani and said she wanted to mobilise African artists to promote Niger. She linked this commitment to development projects, peace and social cohesion, according to the Nigerien government's report.The week in Africa
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