Tag: 2027
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12 Govs Face N5.3tn Debt Burden As Tenure Ends In 2027, 2028
By Opeyemi Adelakun Twelve state governors whose tenures will end in 2027 and early 2028 are set to leave behind a combined debt burden of about N5.3tn, according to an analysis of data from the Debt Management Office. The affected governors are Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa,…
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2027: PDP Backs G-100 Coalition To Unseat Tinubu, APC
By Sunday Ameh The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed the G-100, a coalition of 100 opposition figures working to build a united platform to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The PDP disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong. The…
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2027: Makinde picks ex-DSS DG as running mate
By Sunday Ameh The Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has picked former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde announced Daura’s selection on Thursday at the APM national convention held at Rilwan…
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2027: Parties Race to Meet INEC Deadline Amid Internal Disputes
By Opeyemi Adelakun Political parties are scrambling to resolve post-primary disputes, finalise candidate lists and conclude consultations on running mates following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s announcement of key deadlines for the 2027 general elections. INEC said it would issue access codes to political parties on June 26 to enable them upload candidates’ particulars to…
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Tinubu, Atiku and Peter Obi: Who Truly Holds the Strongest Card for 2027?
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is already generating intense political debate as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi continue to dominate national political discussions. Tinubu currently appears to hold the structural advantage as the sitting president with control of the ruling All…
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“Tinubu Returning In 2027 Will Be The End Of Nigeria” — VeryDarkMan Raises Alarm
By Paul Joseph Popular social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse known as VeryDarkMan has alleged that he received a warning call advising him against publicly announcing his return to Nigeria or travelling back with his phone over fears of a possible arrest. The activist, who shared the claim while in China, said the anonymous caller…
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“They will use Juju to scatter them” — Primate Ayodele Warns Opposition Ahead of 2027
By Paul Joseph The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a stark warning to Nigeria’s opposition parties, declaring that only a united front can successfully challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Ayodele cautioned that disunity within…
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2027: Odimayo Picks APC House of Representatives Form, Seeks Re-election
The Member representing Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Population, Hon. (Omo’ba) Okunjimi John Odimayo, has formally obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the House of Representatives seat in preparation for the party’s primary election ahead of the forthcoming…
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Pastor Akinrinlola Mocks Nigeria’s Political Scene, Says No Opposition Ahead of 2027
By Tony Ameh In a surprising turn of events, Pastor Olumide Akinrinlola, known for his thought-provoking sermons, has taken to social media not to preach but to quip about Nigeria’s political situation. The pastor and Publisher of Starnews NG, on Monday, stirred up a storm on his Facebook handle with a post that has left…
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2027: INEC to Unveil Revised Timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to review the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure compliance with legal requirements concerning the schedules for the 2027 elections. Mr. Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated that the commission would release a “revised timetable.” While Oketola…
