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Opposition not strong enough to defeat Tinubu in 2027-Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will face an easier battle in the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Nigeria’s opposition parties are currently “crippled and depleted.” Wike made the statement on Tuesday in Abuja while responding to questions on the recently concluded Osun State governorship election during a press briefing. According to him, the current administration deserves credit for allowing democratic processes to operate without undue interference.…
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Osun Election: Dangote, Akpabio called me to delete my tweet – Davido
Afrobeats singer, Davido, has claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and business mogul, Aliko Dangote, called him to delete one of his tweets during the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Davido made the claim while speaking on News Central Television, days after he mounted pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Federal Government over the conduct of the election. The singer, who openly supported his uncle, Governor…
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‘End this cycle of killings’ – Peter Obi tells FG after fresh Sokoto, Benue attacks
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent action to end the persistent killings and insecurity across Nigeria. Obi made the call in a statement shared on X while reacting to the reported killing of 32 Nigerians in Ungushi, Sokoto State, as well as recent attacks in Ukum, Benue State, where several people were reportedly killed and others injured. Describing the incidents…
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Osun Election: Dangote, Akpabio called me to delete my tweet – Davido
Afrobeats singer Davido has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and businessman Aliko Dangote contacted him and asked him to delete a post he made during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. Speaking on News Central Television, Davido, who openly supported his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, also alleged that large sums of money were brought into Osun in an attempt to influence the election. “If you saw the cash these people brought to the…
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‘This is probably my last year’ – Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement at end of season
Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that the current year could “probably” be his final one as a professional footballer, with the 41-year-old Portugal captain revealing his retirement plans in an interview with Vogue published on Sunday. The 41-year-old, whose Al Nassr contract runs until June 2027, has previously acknowledged that retirement is approaching but has always stopped short of setting a definitive timeline for the end of his playing career. However, speaking to Vogue in an…
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Wike has destroyed Abuja. The town is stinking and flooded – Activist Deji Adeyanju
Heavy rainfall in Abuja over the weekend, caused serious flooding, leaving several vehicles, including luxury cars, submerged in water and some roads completely cut off. Reacting to the heavy flooding, activist and resident of the FCT, Deji Adeyanju, blamed Minister Nyesom Wike for the unprecedented flooding witnessed. ‘’Wike has destroyed Abuja. The town is stinking and flooded. I have never seen this kind of complete lunacy and greed before. Maitama and most parts of Abuja…
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2027: ‘Learn from Davido, you can remove Tinubu’ – Timi Frank to Nigerian youths
Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the re-election of Ademola Adeleke in Osun State showed that Nigerians, especially youths, can remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the ballot in the 2027 general election. He disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Recall that Adeleke of the Accord Party defeated Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to emerge victorious in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. David Adeleke, popularly…
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‘Delusional to think it’ll be like Osun election’ – Rufai Oseni predicts 2027 election
Arise Television’s The Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has warned Nigerians against assuming that the outcome of the 2026 Osun State governorship election will be replicated in the 2027 general elections. Oseni said Nigerians must understand the risks surrounding the 2027 elections and prepare for the challenges ahead, stressing that the federal might deployed during the Osun election could be used on a larger scale in 2027. Speaking on Monday, Oseni said his warnings ahead…
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Sowore blasts Adeleke for endorsing Tinubu despite death of several Osun people
Activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, for endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid less than 24 hours after winning the governorship election. Sowore made the criticism in a post on his official X handle on Monday, August 17, 2026, while questioning the deaths recorded in the violence before and during the election in Osun State. He alleged that close to 50 people lost their lives in the violence and questioned why political…
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Osun: They took Adeleke for granted, thought Tinubu govt will write results – Farouk
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Farouk Aliyu, has said the party’s members and supporters took Governor Ademola Adeleke for granted during the Osun State governorship election. Aliyu said some APC members believed the Federal Government would ensure the party’s victory, leading them to underestimate Adeleke and his supporters. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, the APC chieftain said the assumption contributed to the party’s defeat in the election. He said, “Yes,…
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Osun Election: Nigerians should prepare for desperate APC in 2027 – Kenneth Okonkwo
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has warned that the outcome of the Osun State governorship election could push the All Progressives Congress (APC) into what he described as “panic mode” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Ademola Adeleke won the election with 511,067 votes, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. ADC candidate Najeem Salaam came third with 17,180 votes. Reacting to the result, Okonkwo said Nigerians should prepare for a more desperate…
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Opposition not happy with Adeleke thanking the President, want him to be confrontational – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said some opposition figures are unhappy with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke for appreciating President Bola Tinubu following his victory in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke won the election with 511,067 votes, defeating APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. Sani, reacting to the development, said the opposition expected Adeleke to take a more confrontational stance towards the President rather than acknowledge Tinubu’s role in the…
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