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The Road to 2027: Analyzing Makinde’s Political Strategy and the PDP’s Prospects

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In private discussions, the path to Nigeria’s upcoming presidential election is already being charted, and one name—Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—continues to be mentioned with curiosity and skepticism. At the state level, he is regarded as a good leader, but it is yet unclear if his influence will be felt nationally. Can the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which is still attempting to mend the divides that followed its 2023 performance and is still reeling from three consecutive losses at the presidential polls, truly put its hopes in him? The focus…

APC opens up 2027 presidential ticket to other aspirants, challenging Tinubu.

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2027 Election: APC Responsible For Divisions, Crisis Within Opposition Parties – NNPP Alleges

Despite President Bola Tinubu’s broad support for a second term, the All Progressives Congress has made it clear that other party members who are interested in running for president are still allowed to run for the party’s ticket in the 2027 primary. During an interview with reporters at the APC’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, Sulaiman Argungu, the party’s national organizing secretary, made this claim. He reiterated that Tinubu’s re-election bid had been approved by the party’s leadership, which included the National Working Committee, the Progressives Governors Forum under…

Battle for PDP 2027 Presidential Ticket Intensifies as Makinde Enters Race

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In order to allow Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other Southerners to run against President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming election, the Peoples Democratic Party decided to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South at its 102nd National Executive Committee meeting. Additionally, the party’s NEC confirmed Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman and maintained the current National Working Committee zoning formula for the November elective convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. The former governor of Anambra needs more time to think before deciding on his next political move,…

PDP Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to the Southern Region

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The 2027 presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been designated to the south. The decision was made during Monday’s NEC meeting in Abuja by the leaders of the party’s national executive committee. The NEC confirmed Umar Damagum as the national chairman of the opposition party, therefore the party also kept its leadership in the North. In March 2023, Damagum became the party’s acting national leader after a Benue State High Court ruling upheld the dismissal of Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, the previous chairman. Damagum served as the PDP…

Political Tensions Rise as Presidency Responds to PDP Governors’ Accusations

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During the country’s recently finished by-elections, governors chosen on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP  have accused the federal government of anti-democratic practices and intimidation. The governors were only hurting from their defeats at the polls, the Presidency said, calling the accusations “baseless.” The August 9 by-elections, which were held to fill Senate and House of Representatives seats that were left empty after earlier holders resigned or died, were marred by accusations of vote-buying, violence, and poor voter turnout. The PDP only won one constituency at the end…

2baba, Wizkid, Flavour top Billboard’s greatest Afrobeats songs

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Following the release of Billboard’s Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, which featured 2Baba’s African Queen at the top, Nigerian music fans are ecstatic. Third place went to Flavour’s Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix), followed by Wizkid‘s Ojuelegba. Fourth place went to Rema’s Calm Down, while fifth place went to Wizkid’s Essence with Tems. The list was created to “celebrate the game changers of the genre,” according to Billboard, which also stated that songs were chosen for their financial success, global reach, local appeal, and cultural influence. SEE FULL…

Corrupt civil servants awarded N5.2bn contracts without approval – Wike

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Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has refuted local contractors’ allegations that his government owes them N5.2 billion, stating that the debts resulted from contracts that were improperly issued by civil workers without ministerial consent. Contractors protested at the minister’s gate on Monday, claiming they were due approximately N5.2 billion for completed projects by the FCT Administration. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, refuted the allegations, pointing out that the minister had already paid off a N10 billion backlog left by his predecessor and…

NYSC condemns assault on corps member in Anambra

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The attack on one of its members, Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626), in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, has been denounced by the National Youth Service Corps NYSC . In a statement signed by the management and released on Tuesday, the organization called the situation intolerable and reiterated its dedication to the safety and well-being of corps members across the country. The statement said, “Management would not tolerate any individual or group undermining the safety of Corps Members for any reason and wishes to reiterate its strong commitment…

Itauma gets career-best payout after Whyte KO

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Moses Itauma‘s spectacular knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in Riyadh on Saturday night earned him a career-high payment of over $1.5 million. With bonuses, the 20-year-old British-Nigerian fighter’s $1 million guaranteed purse could increase to $1.5 million when he decisively stopped the seasoned heavyweight in the first round at the ANB Arena. Despite losing by knockout for the second time in recent memory to Itauma’s thundering right hand after just 119 seconds, Whyte reportedly made over $2.7 million for the fight. According to industry insiders, both competitors got fixed payments…

Flying Eagles begin U-20 World Cup camp

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At the NFF/FIFA Goal Project in Abuja, the Flying Eagles, the Nigerian U-20 national team, have begun the last stage of their preparations for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. As the squad moves into the most crucial phase of their three-phase training program, head coach Aliyu Zubairu is keeping an eye on their preparedness. Zubairu told reporters that the preparations are “at top gear now” and that he was optimistic about them. He disclosed that the team is made up of both foreign-based players and indigenous players from…