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By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Sept 2026

Court to Rule October 12 on Bid to Stop Adichie Son's Death Inquest

Justice Aishat Opesanwo will decide whether to halt the coroner's inquest into the January death of Nkanu Adichie-Esege at Euracare hospital.

By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Sept 2026

ADC Pledges Atiku Will Be Present, Active President if Elected in 2027

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has pledged that its nominee, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, will remain physically present in Nigeria's seat of power should he win the 2027 presidential election.

By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Sept 2026

Babachir Lawal: Atiku Asked Me to Push Obi for 2027 VP Role

Former SGF reveals Atiku Abubakar tasked him with convincing Peter Obi to be his running mate for ADC's 2027 bid, but Obi rejected the proposal.

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Kano Governor Yusuf Calls for Northern Candidates to Defer 2027 Bids Until 2031

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf urged northern presidential aspirants to wait until 2031, backing continued rotation of the presidency between Nigeria's regions.

By Plus234Feed Editorial30 Sept 2026

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APC State Chapters Reject Wike's Rainbow Coalition, Demand Party Defection

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, faces growing pressure from across All Progressives Congress state structures to abandon his Rainbow Coalition framework and formally join the APC.

By Plus234Feed Editorial29 Sept 2026

Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump, the US President, has declined Iran's offer to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by the seventh day following acceptance.

By Plus234Feed Editorial29 Sept 2026

Atiku demands explanations as Nigeria's debt reaches N166.79 trillion

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Tinubu to account for Nigeria's rising public debt and the economic hardships faced by citizens.

Atiku's ADC Campaign Council to Expand With More Appointments

Phrank Shaibu, who serves as Director of Strategic Communication, released a statement on Saturday explaining that the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council's initial appointments mark only an early stage in preparing for the 2027 general election.

OK Movement Stands Firm on Campaign Council Despite NDC Pushback

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement rejects directives from Nigeria Democratic Congress leaders to disband its presidential campaign structure ahead of 2027 elections.

Tinubu Tells Nigerians: Give Us Time, Recovery Is Coming

President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to extend patience with his administration as it works through a slate of reforms and programmes aimed at national recovery.

Obi, Momodu call for El-Rufai's release after months in custody

Political figures demand due process for former Kaduna governor held since February, while critic cites his governance record.

ADC Demands Court Evidence as Campaign Row Over Atiku Intensifies

The African Democratic Congress challenges the APC to produce legal judgments against Atiku Abubakar, shifting focus to President Tinubu's US court records.

NDC Cracks Down on Support Group Registration Fee Demands

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has moved to stop what it says is unlawful fee collection by state-level officials from groups seeking to affiliate with the party.

Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket a 'Healing Force' for Nigeria, Says NDC Chieftain

Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's proposed 2027 presidential partnership has been characterized by Buba Galadima, a senior Nigeria Democratic Congress figure, as possessing restorative potential for Nigeria.

PDP Dissolves Kano State Executive Led by Dr Bello Gambo Bichi

Kano State's PDP apparatus has undergone a major restructuring.

Alex Otti backs Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid despite Labour Party ties

During a Friday appearance on Arise Television, Abia State Governor Alex Otti declared his backing for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election effort.

Otti Defends Fuel Subsidy Removal, Rejects Calls for Policy Reversal

Abia Governor Alex Otti backs fuel subsidy removal, arguing that returning to subsidies would harm Nigeria's economy and finances.

INEC Warns Media Against Unofficial Results, AI Deepfakes Ahead of 2027 Vote

The Independent National Electoral Commission has issued new media guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections, directing newsroom leaders and editors to strengthen verification processes and refrain from releasing election results before official declaration.

Tinubu Photos on Niger Bridge Spark Political Row in Anambra

Minister Umahi's plan to display President Tinubu's pictures on the rehabilitated First Niger Bridge has divided political stakeholders in Anambra State.

Peter Obi Rejects $123.7m Anambra Debt Claims, Says He Left Office Solvent

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, has firmly rejected claims that he left the state carrying $123.7 million in external debt when his tenure ended in March 2014.

APC Attacks Atiku Over Corruption Allegations Ahead of 2027 Race

The All Progressives Congress has launched a coordinated assault on the presidential ambitions of Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress candidate for 2027, positioning him as unsuitable for the nation's highest office.

Atiku Attacks APC Over Economic Decline as ADC Gains Ondo Defector

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate for 2027, levelled fresh criticism at the All Progressives Congress on Thursday in Akure, Ondo State, alleging that the ruling party has presided over a significant decline in Nigeria's economic standing.

US Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Press Access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A federal judge in the District of Columbia has directed the Trump administration to reinstate immediately the White House credentials of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.