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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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Politics · Channels TV ·
SERAP Sues INEC, Demands Disclosure Of Political Funding Limits
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission, seeking the release of information on the limits governing political party and campaign funding. The legal action focuses on transparency around financial regulations and the public disclosure of applicable funding thresholds.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
Gov promises construction of road in Sokoto North after condolence visit
The governor has promised to construct a road in Sokoto North following a condolence visit. The headline indicates that the commitment was made during or after the visit, but provides no further details about the road’s location, scope, timeline, funding or the circumstances prompting the condolence.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Anambra will vote Tinubu, APC in 2027, says Ekwunife
Former senator Uche Ekwunife says voters in Anambra State will support President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 elections. The headline reports her prediction about the state’s anticipated voting direction, without providing further details on the reasons, evidence or political developments behind the claim.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Anambra Debt Row: Obi Disowns Letter Purporting To Seek Obi Of Onitsha’s Intervention
Peter Obi has denied authoring or endorsing a letter that allegedly sought the intervention of the Obi of Onitsha in the dispute over Anambra’s debt. The denial addresses claims linking him to the appeal and comes amid an ongoing public row concerning the state’s financial obligations.
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Politics · Vanguard ·APC wins Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency bye-election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the bye-election for the Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, according to Vanguard. The result places the constituency’s vacant federal representation in the hands of the APC, although the headline does not provide details on the margin, voter turnout, competing candidates or the circumstances that led to the election.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Tinubu to Govs: More Nigerians must enjoy cheaper transport fares from Oct 1
President Bola Tinubu has directed state governors to ensure that more Nigerians benefit from reduced transport fares beginning October 1. The directive places emphasis on expanding access to cheaper transportation nationwide, although the headline does not specify the measures involved, the participating states, or the scale of the fare reductions.
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Politics · Vanguard ·2027: Over 6,000 NDC members defect to PDP in Enugu
More than 6,000 members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the 2027 elections. The development signals a significant movement of political supporters in the state, although the headline provides no further details about the defectors or the circumstances surrounding the switch.
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Politics · The Punch ·
SERAP sues INEC over political donation limits, party finances
SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission over the enforcement or regulation of political donation limits and the management of political party finances. The legal action seeks judicial attention to how these matters are handled within Nigeria’s electoral system.
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Politics · Vanguard ·I was offered N250m to support Obasanjo’s 3rd term agenda — Farouk Aliyu
Farouk Aliyu says he was offered N250 million to support former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s proposed bid to extend his tenure to a third term. The claim concerns the political controversy surrounding efforts to amend Nigeria’s constitutional limits during Obasanjo’s presidency.
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Politics · The Punch ·
End political intimidation in Delta, Obidients urge security agencies
Obidient supporters have called on security agencies to stop alleged political intimidation in Delta State. Their appeal centres on ensuring a peaceful political environment and protecting participants from coercion or harassment, though the headline does not specify the incidents involved, the affected individuals, or the agencies being addressed.
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