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Amupitan Speaks On INEC’s Preferred Candidate For 2027 0

September 28, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the commission has no preferred candidate or political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance during a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, as part of activities preceding INEC’s zonal

Ogun APC Crisis Deepens As Hunye Sues Yayi Over State Of Origin 1

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September 26, 2026

The crisis within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a legal turn as former governorship aspirant, Abayomi Hunye, approached the Federal High Court in Abuja over electoral documents previously submitted by Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Hunye, through his lawyer, Olamide Victor, is asking the court to

You Can’t Be On Two Sides’ — Lawal Tells Wike To Join APC 0

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September 25, 2026

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to clarify his political allegiance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawal said Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), should join the All Progressives Congress (APC) if he intends to openly support President

Atiku Visits IBB, Donates ₦20 Million To Families Of 37 Miners 1
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- September 25, 2026
Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has donated ₦20 million to the families of 37 suspected artisanal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. UNGA 81: Tinubu Calls For Security Council Reform, Demands African Representation The
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Full List: Atiku Releases Members Of ADC Presidential Campaign 0
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- September 25, 2026
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has unveiled members of his presidential campaign council ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, announced the campaign structure in a statement issued on Thursday. According to the statement, Senator Austin Akobundu will serve as Director-General and Campaign Manager,
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2027: There Must Be A Cost For Perfect Electoral System – INEC Chairman 0
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- September 23, 2026
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said adequate funding is essential to providing the security and logistics required for the successful conduct of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the remarks on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State, while delivering a goodwill message at the sixth Conference and Retreat
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