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By Plus234Feed Editorial3 Nov 2026

Bayelsa APC, PDP Trade Blows Over Governor Diri's Tinubu Support

Political parties in Bayelsa clash over whether Governor Douye Diri actively backs President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, with leaders exchanging accusations.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Nov 2026

Imo APC Rejects Court Order Naming Okorocha as Senatorial Candidate

The Imo State APC party structure has rejected a Federal High Court ruling that recognized former Governor Rochas Okorocha as the legitimate APC candidate for Imo West, backing incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma instead.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Nov 2026

Atiku demands INEC name officials behind AI images in voter register

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigeria's electoral body to identify and prosecute officials responsible for artificial intelligence-generated photographs in the voter register.

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Obasanjo Says Nigeria's Debt Crisis Worse Than Leprosy, Rejects Tinubu's Borrowing Defence

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo criticized President Bola Tinubu's position on government borrowing, arguing that Nigeria's mounting debt poses greater danger to future generations than any disease.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Nov 2026

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Nov 2026

Sowore Reports Attack, Alleged Kidnapping by Armed Men in Ado-Ekiti

African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore says he was attacked and kidnapped by armed thugs inside a restaurant in Ekiti State capital on Friday.

By Plus234Feed Editorial1 Nov 2026

Tinubu's Saudi Arabia Trip for Umrah, Not Medical Care, Says Presidential Aide

President Tinubu's Special Adviser Dada Olusegun rejected claims the president traveled to Saudi Arabia for treatment, stating the visit is for religious pilgrimage and prayer.

By Plus234Feed Editorial1 Nov 2026

House of Reps Summons INEC Chair Over 2027 Election Readiness

Parliament orders INEC chairman to explain preparations for January 2027 polls within seven days, citing voter registration and security gaps.

Akpabio Claims Tinubu's Online Critics Are Paid Operatives

Senate President Godswill Akpabio alleged that people attacking President Tinubu on social media are financially motivated, during a visit from northern youth group.

33 States Now Back State Police Constitutional Amendment

Nigeria moves closer to establishing state-level police forces as legislatures across the country approve constitutional changes, with only three states remaining.

Netanyahu, Eisenkot Deadlocked as Israel's Election Yields No Clear Winner

Israeli parliamentary elections produced no majority for either PM Netanyahu's bloc or rival Gadi Eisenkot, forcing complex coalition talks ahead.

PANDEF Stays Neutral on 2027 Presidential Race, Pushes Oil Revenue Demands

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has declared it will not back any 2027 presidential candidate, while separately calling for oil derivation payments to rise from 13% to 50%.

INEC Opens Online Voter Register Amid AI Photo Allegations

Nigeria's electoral commission has published its preliminary 2027 voter register online while investigating reports of artificial intelligence-generated photographs in the database.

Wike Unveils Rainbow Coalition Candidates, Declares Rivers Fully Behind Tinubu

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike presented coalition candidates at Port Harcourt rally, pledging Rivers State support for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid.

DSS Arraigns Atiku Supporter Over Fake Tinubu Letter to US President

A Kaduna man arrested for spreading a fabricated document allegedly from President Tinubu has been charged with cybercrime and defamation.

NDC Reports N8.5bn Revenue, N2.4bn Spending in Seven Months

Nigeria's newest political party disclosed its financial records at a NEC meeting, generating funds from nomination forms and membership dues.

APC Accuses ADC of Year-Long Salary Arrears as 2027 Race Heats Up

The ruling APC claims the opposition ADC has not paid staff for over 12 months, while ADC denies the allegation and pivots to economic hardship under President Tinubu.

PDP Demands APC Take Responsibility for Nigeria's Economic Crisis

The opposition party rejected President Tinubu's claims that the APC inherited hardship from previous administrations, calling for concrete solutions instead.

INEC Opens Online Portal to 2027 Voter Register After Public Pressure

Nigeria's electoral commission has made the preliminary voters' register accessible online, responding to stakeholder demands for digital access ahead of 2027 general elections.

By Plus234Feed Editorial29 Oct 2026

Nicki Minaj campaigns for Trump at Michigan rally ahead of US midterms

The rapper appeared at a Republican campaign event in Michigan, praising Trump's leadership while traveling aboard Air Force One for the first time.

By Plus234Feed Editorial29 Oct 2026

Atiku's ADC Campaign Plans Full National Tour Ahead of 2027 Election

The African Democratic Congress says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar will visit all 36 states during his 2027 presidential campaign, rejecting focus on any single region.