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2027: I’ve laid the foundation, my second term will be consolidation – Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Chioma Otti, has said that the achievements recorded by his administration in the last three years represent only the foundation of his development agenda, assuring that the next four and a half years will focus on consolidating the gains and entrenching reforms across the state. Otti, who stated this during the South-East Conference of Dominion City Global, held in Aba, assured residents that his administration is committed to taking the state to the next level of development. Describing the achievements of his administration as a dress rehearsal, Otti said his government is determined to deepen…
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2027: Any Igbo against Obi is enemy of Ndigbo – Victor Umeh
Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has declared that any Igbo person opposed to the presidential ambition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Peter Obi, is an enemy of Ndigbo. Umeh, who described Obi as the conscience of the Igbo people, also cautioned political leaders in the South-East, particularly the Anambra State Government, against working against the former governor’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The senator, popularly known as Ohamadike, made the remarks in a trending video, on Monday. He said Obi represented the collective aspirations of the Igbo people and urged the people of the…
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“Nigeria is finished, yet you want photo ops” – Keyamo tackles Peter Obi
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of hypocrisy following his account of an alleged incident involving the Nigeria Under-17 girls’ team at the airport. Obi had earlier taken to his X handle to condemn what he described as a new dimension of toxic politics in Nigeria, alleging that officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, prevented him from greeting the young players for fear of losing their jobs. In his post titled “A New Dimension of Toxic Politics in Nigeria,” Obi recounted how he arrived at the airport…
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2027: Stop blaming opposition, tackle poverty – Sambo blasts Tinubu
Arise News Politics Editor, Sumner Sambo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to stop blaming the opposition and focus on tackling poverty in Nigeria. Sambo made the call on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’. He said that Nigerians want to know what the Tinubu administration is doing to reduce poverty and hunger and not hear the government blame the opposition. According to him, the President should present clear poverty reduction targets, show the progress made and outline what Nigerians can expect if he seeks re-election. “President Tinubu must focus on tackling poverty and not blaming the…
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‘They preach heaven while making life hell on earth’ — Sowore slams Trump
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has slammed US President Donald Trump over his reported comment that he hates some political enemies and cannot forgive them, even if doing so means risking heaven. Reacting to the remark, Sowore argued that leaders should focus on making life better for people on earth instead of preaching about heaven while millions suffer from poverty, war, persecution and displacement. In a post on X, the presidential candidate said the only heaven worth pursuing was a society where everyone could enjoy safety, decent wages, quality education, healthcare and dignity. He…
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Amaechi dragged Atiku to court, he can’t be trusted – Oshiomhole attacks ADC VP candidate
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has described the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, as a serial loser. Oshiomhole made the remark on Monday while speaking at the ongoing presidential campaign of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State. The lawmaker recalled that Amaechi had dragged his current principal, Atiku Abubakar, to court following the ADC presidential primary election. According to Oshiomhole, Amaechi cannot be trusted, given his political history and previous actions. He said, “He is a serial loser. He went to court to challenge Atiku for rigging the ADC primary election. If he…
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Okonkwo Accuses Justice Lifu of Being Used as a Weapon to Stop Atiku in 2027
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has accused Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja of being used as a “weapon” against opposition parties. Speaking on Channels Television on Saturday, November 7, Okonkwo criticised the judge’s ruling that nullified the David Mark-led ADC leadership, alleging it is a plot to block Atiku from contesting in 2027 so President Bola Tinubu can run unopposed. Okonkwo questioned why the case was transferred from Justice Emeka Nwite to Justice Lifu, noting that the Court of Appeal had previously rebuked Lifu over a separate matter…
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2027: Collect campaign money, but vote your conscience, Makinde tells Nigerians
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Governor Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to collect money offered to them by politicians during campaigns but vote according to their conscience. Makinde gave the advice during his presidential campaign flag-off in Bauchi, where he addressed supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections. He urged voters not to allow financial inducements to influence their electoral choices, insisting that accepting money from politicians should not translate into voting against their conscience. “When they bring money, it’s your money. Collect it, spend it, but vote your heart, and I know your heart is…
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Hope you’ll visit 33 other states after Akwa Ibom ‘sleep’ – Obi tells Tinubu
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to extend his visits to the remaining 33 states of the federation after spending a night in Akwa Ibom State. Nigerian sports news Obi made the call in a post on X on Saturday, following Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom, where the president said his overnight stay would be a “second term presidential sleep” ahead of the 2027 election. Track Exec Orders Obi congratulated Tinubu on spending a night in a state outside Lagos and Abuja, urging the president to use such visits to engage…
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‘Where’s N15.8 trillion saved from fuel removal, $100 billion you borrowed’ – Peter Obi asks Tinubu
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to give an account of the N15.8 trillion saved from the removal of fuel subsidy. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Obi also asked Tinubu to explain to Nigerians what he did with the $100 billion loans he has taken since he assumed office in 2023. Obi, who commended Tinubu for spending a night in Akwa Ibom State, also challenged him to visit the remaining states and feel the pains of Nigerians. “I congratulate you on spending a night in one of…
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My govt sharing prosperity, clearing pensions, gratuities – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday declared that his administration is sharing prosperity among Nigerians, stressing that “this progress has no reverse gear.” Speaking in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during his presidential campaign rally, Tinubu urged Nigerian youths to get their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, and ensure they vote for him in 2027. The president urged Nigerian youths to use their PVCs as a weapon in 2027. According to Tinubu: “Today again, I return here to say thank you and seek your support for the second term. I’m seeking that support because you believe in me; you believe that I care…
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You are hungry because you are lazy – Tinubu campaign DG, Yari tells Nigerians
The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari, says many Nigerians are hungry because they are lazy. Yari made this assertion on Saturday at the APC presidential campaign rally in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The former Zamfara State governor stated that hunger in Nigeria is not only caused by the government but also by laziness among Nigerians. “You are hungry because you are lazy. If you work hard, you will not be hungry,” Yari said. According to him, many Nigerians do not want to work, stressing that they want to sit at home and…
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