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Politics · PM News ·Akpabio hits Italy, prays for peace, end to terrorism ahead of 2027
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has arrived in Italy, where he prayed for peace and an end to terrorism in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. The headline indicates that his remarks focused on national security and stability as the country approaches the next electoral cycle.
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Politics · BusinessDay ·Bayelsa APC Chairman, Ogoriba, denounces ‘Rainbow Coalition’
Bayelsa State APC Chairman Ogoriba has rejected or criticised the political grouping known as the Rainbow Coalition. The headline indicates that he publicly distanced himself from the coalition, although it does not provide details about his reasons, the group’s membership or the wider political implications.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Catholic Bishops oppose foreign aid regulation bill
Catholic bishops have expressed opposition to a proposed bill seeking to regulate foreign aid in Nigeria. The headline indicates that the religious leaders are challenging the measure, but provides no further details on the bill’s provisions, their reasons for opposing it, or the wider response.
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Politics · Vanguard ·2027: ‘Ignore opposition tactics’, APC chieftain urges Tinubu to focus on governance
An APC chieftain has urged President Bola Tinubu to concentrate on governance rather than responding to opposition strategies ahead of the 2027 elections. The appeal highlights the need for the administration to prioritise its governing responsibilities, while suggesting that political tactics from rival parties should not distract it from delivering on its agenda.
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Politics · The Punch ·APC wins Kano Assembly seat in by-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won a Kano State House of Assembly seat in a by-election, according to The Punch. The result represents a victory for the party in the affected constituency, although the headline does not provide details about the margin, turnout, candidates, or the circumstances leading to the election.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu deserves second term — Mimiko
Former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko has said President Bola Tinubu deserves to serve a second term. The headline indicates that Mimiko expressed support for Tinubu’s continued presidency, but provides no further details about the reasons, timing, or broader political context of the statement.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Akpabio in Italy prays for banditry, terrorism to end in Nigeria
Senate President Godswill Akpabio prayed in Italy for an end to banditry and terrorism in Nigeria. The headline indicates that he used the occasion to express concern about the country’s insecurity and seek an end to the violence, but provides no further details about the setting or specific remarks.
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Politics · Daily Post ·APC wins four states in 2026 Bye-Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won four states in the 2026 bye-election, according to Daily Post. The headline reports the party’s overall result but does not identify the states involved, the specific seats contested, voter turnout, or the performance of other political parties.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
APC wins Kano assembly by-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Kano State House of Assembly by-election, according to Daily Trust. The result gives the party victory in the contested legislative poll, although the headline does not provide details on the constituency, margin of victory, voter turnout or the identities of the candidates involved.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
Kwankwaso: I can forgive Gov. Yusuf, I still like him
Rabiu Kwankwaso says he is willing to forgive Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf despite an apparent disagreement between them. The statement also indicates that Kwankwaso continues to hold Yusuf in positive regard, highlighting a potentially strained but not entirely broken relationship between the prominent political figures.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Obasanjo: ‘Third term was real, I was offered N250m’ — Farouk Aliyu
Former House of Representatives member Farouk Aliyu said the alleged push for ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to secure a third term in office was genuine. He also claimed that he was offered N250 million in connection with the effort, according to a report by Nigerian Tribune.
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Politics · Daily Post ·2027: Five APC Govs secretly supporting NDC – Isaac Fayose claims
Isaac Fayose claims that five governors elected under the All Progressives Congress are secretly supporting the National Democratic Congress ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. The allegation concerns political alignments within the APC and possible backing for the opposition party, though the headline provides no further details or evidence.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Ekiti ADC senatorial candidate seeks police probe into campaign office attack
The African Democratic Congress senatorial candidate in Ekiti has asked the police to investigate an attack on the party’s campaign office. The request seeks official scrutiny of the incident, although the headline does not provide details about when the attack occurred, the suspected perpetrators, the extent of any damage, or reported injuries.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
NDC rejects Obi-Kwankwaso Campaign Council, summons DG
The NDC has rejected the Obi-Kwankwaso Campaign Council and summoned its director-general. The development signals disagreement within the political structure over the council, although the specific reasons for the rejection and the details of the summons are not stated in the headline.
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Politics · Vanguard ·I didn’t abandon Gov Yusuf; I still like him — Kwankwaso
Rabiu Kwankwaso says he has not abandoned Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and maintains that he still has a positive regard for him. The statement addresses speculation about their political relationship, but the headline provides no further details about the circumstances or issues behind the clarification.
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Politics · BusinessDay ·Wike, APC governors’ power tussle leaves Tinubu with difficult choices ahead 2027
A power struggle involving Nyesom Wike and governors aligned with the All Progressives Congress is creating difficult political choices for President Bola Tinubu as preparations and alliances for the 2027 elections take shape. The tensions could influence his balancing of relationships within the governing political structure.
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Politics · BusinessDay ·2027 Election: Hamzat urges APC members to campaign on Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu’s records
Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat has urged members of the All Progressives Congress to campaign ahead of the 2027 election by highlighting the records and achievements of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The appeal focuses on using their administrations’ performance as the basis for voter engagement.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Oyo backs Adekanmbi for 2027 governorship
Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Oyo State has endorsed or expressed support for Adekanmbi’s bid to contest the 2027 governorship election. The development positions the organisation as backing his political ambitions ahead of the election, although the headline does not specify the party, office sought in detail, or reasons for the endorsement.
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Politics · BusinessDay ·National Assembly: More bills, less impact
The report examines concerns that Nigeria’s National Assembly is producing a growing number of bills without achieving corresponding results or meaningful impact. It focuses on the apparent gap between legislative activity and outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness and practical benefits of the Assembly’s work.
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Politics · The Punch ·
2027: APC can’t win Bayelsa for Tinubu alone — PDP state chairman
The Bayelsa State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party says the All Progressives Congress cannot secure the state for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election through Tinubu’s influence alone. The statement signals a political contest in Bayelsa and highlights the importance of broader party and local support.
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