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By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Oct 2026

Davido's Aide Israel DMW Backs Atiku for 2027 Presidential Race

Logistics manager Israel DMW publicly endorses former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for 2027, questions Edo vote promises to Tinubu.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 Oct 2026

Tinubu holds security meeting on 2027 elections as defence chief denies child soldier recruitment

President Tinubu convened security chiefs to plan election safeguards while Defence Minister Musa rejected claims Nigeria recruited underage soldiers.

APC Maps Out 2027 Campaign Trail from Kaduna to Lagos

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress unveiled its campaign itinerary spanning Nigeria's 36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory over three months.

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Ex-Senator Mandiya Found Dead in Abuja Home After 72-Hour Absence

Former Katsina South Senator Bello Mandiya was discovered dead in his bathroom on September 7, 2026, three days after last being seen alive.

By Plus234Feed Editorial18 Oct 2026

Keyamo Dismisses Pre-Recorded Claims Over Tinubu's Campaign Speech

Festus Keyamo, who serves as Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, has rejected assertions that President Bola Tinubu delivered a pre-recorded address during the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council inauguration held on October 14.

Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Avoiding Nigerians Over Second-Term Campaign

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has attacked President Bola Tinubu's approach to campaigning for a second term, arguing that the president is unwilling to face Nigerians directly to defend his record.

Dele Momodu predicts Peter Obi will defeat Tinubu in southern Nigeria by 2027

Dele Momodu, a senior member of the African Democratic Congress, has predicted that Peter Obi will secure victory over President Bola Tinubu in Nigeria's southeastern and parts of south-southern regions during the 2027 presidential election.

Atiku launches Ask AA portal for direct voter engagement ahead of 2027

ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar unveiled a free online platform allowing Nigerians to submit questions on policy and governance issues.

Tinubu Must Stay Movement Names Ex-Obi Organiser as New Director-General

Marcel Ngogbehei has been appointed Director-General of the Tinubu Must Stay Movement's partnership with the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration.

Dele Momodu Says Tinubu Cannot Be Trusted to Run Fair 2027 Election

ADC chieftain Dele Momodu claims President Tinubu lacks credibility to conduct free elections and predicts Peter Obi will defeat him in southern regions.

APC Chairman Claims Party Unmatched for 2027 Election Push

Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda says the ruling party's 261,000 executives and 31 governors give it structural advantage over rivals.

El-Rufai faces bribery allegations as DSS forensic expert testifies in Kaduna court

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, confronts new allegations emerging from court testimony by a forensic investigator employed by the Department of State Services.

Tinubu's 2027 Campaign Council Includes Opposition Members, Signals Unity Push

President Bola Tinubu has launched his reelection campaign strategy around a broad political alliance that spans party lines.

Wike Demands APC Governors Deliver States or Stay Silent on 2027 Win

Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has laid down strict conditions for governors belonging to the All Progressives Congress.

Adeleke heads to Abuja for APC's 2027 campaign council launch

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State traveled to Abuja on Wednesday to participate in the formal activation of the All Progressives Congress's 2027 presidential campaign structure.

Shekarau leads northern APC push to triple Tinubu votes in 2027

Former governors and northern leaders pledged to boost President Tinubu's electoral support across 19 northern states ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Police Arrest, Release Okorocha Over Forgery Allegations; Ex-Governor Denies Claims

On Monday evening, operatives from the Nigeria Police Force apprehended former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha at an Abuja hotel.

By Plus234Feed Editorial16 Oct 2026

Kano Assembly initiates rent control law review amid soaring housing costs

The Kano State House of Assembly has begun proceedings to overhaul the state's rent control law in response to escalating rental prices affecting residents and business operators.

By Plus234Feed Editorial16 Oct 2026

Wike Backs Rainbow Coalition, Says It Strengthens Tinubu's Re-election Bid

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike defended the Rainbow Coalition supporting President Tinubu, dismissing fears it will divide the APC.

By Plus234Feed Editorial16 Oct 2026

Wike admits working with APC to block Ighodalo in Edo election

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed he orchestrated a cross-party coalition to prevent former Governor Obaseki from influencing the 2024 Edo governorship race.

By Plus234Feed Editorial15 Oct 2026

Shettima Pitches Northern Support for Tinubu's 2027 Re-election Bid

Vice President Kashim Shettima told northern leaders the region benefits from Tinubu's administration and has nothing to fear from a second term.

By Plus234Feed Editorial15 Oct 2026

Atiku demands answers on Lagos-Calabar highway route shift and $20bn loan

Atiku Abubakar, African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has demanded full transparency from President Bola Tinubu's administration regarding modifications to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and a potential $20 billion external loan tied to the initiative.

By Plus234Feed Editorial15 Oct 2026

CJN swears in 68 new Senior Advocates as 2026/2027 legal year begins

Chief Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun administered oaths to 68 legal practitioners elevated to Senior Advocate status, comprising 67 advocates and one academic.