Day: October 19, 2026

Day: October 19, 2026
Metro

Ex-Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71

Ex-Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71 Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has reportedly died at the age of 71. Uduaghan, who governed Delta State for two terms from 2007 to 2015, reportedly passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026. His death was announced in a statement issued on behalf of

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Politics & Government

2027: Atiku Seeking to Undermine Obi, Kwankwaso — Kwankwasiyya Spokesman

The spokesman of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of attempting to undermine Peter Obi’s political prospects ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Mohammed’s allegation comes amid growing disagreements among opposition figures over who should lead efforts to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next general election.

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NEWS

Alleged Wiretapping: El-Rufai Loses ₦120m Rights Suit Against DSS, EFCC, ICPC

Alleged Wiretapping: El-Rufai Loses ₦120m Rights Suit Against DSS, EFCC, ICPC A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has dismissed a ₦120 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Department of State Services (DSS) and three other federal government institutions. The court dismissed the

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NEWS

2027: Zakari Mohammed Consults Kwara Political Leader Jimoh on Unity, Party Strengthening

2027: Zakari Mohammed Consults Kwara Political Leader Jimoh on Unity, Party Strengthening Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, the 2027 governorship candidate, has held consultations with former Kwara State political leader, Alhaji L.A.K. Jimoh, as part of efforts to strengthen political engagement, promote party unity and advance his vision for the state ahead of the 2027 general

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National News Politics & Government

2027: North Will Reject Tinubu Despite Money, Says PRP Chairman

2027: North Will Reject Tinubu Despite Money, Says PRP Chairman  The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned that Northerners will reject President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, alleging that the administration has neglected and humiliated the region. Baba-Ahmed also accused supporters of Tinubu and the All Progressives

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National News

Atiku Demands Answers as INEC Faces Scrutiny Over Redeployment of Tinubu Campaign Spokesman’s Wife

Atiku Demands Answers as INEC Faces Scrutiny Over Redeployment of Tinubu Campaign Spokesman’s Wife The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing calls for transparency over the reported redeployment of Oluyemi Titilayo Adeyemi-Showunmi, wife of a member of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 campaign team, to head the commission’s Electoral Operations Department. The development has triggered

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NEWS

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Pays Tribute to Late Ex-Delta Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has expressed sadness over the death of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan. CSONews24 earlier reported that the former governor died on Monday morning, October 19, 2026, according to a statement issued on behalf of his family. Uduaghan, who governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015, was a medical doctor

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Politics & Government

2027: NDC withdraws recognition of diaspora chapters amid Peter Obi’s reported support base

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn recognition of its diaspora chapters, citing a court judgment that reportedly prohibits political parties registered in Nigeria from establishing or operating branches outside the country. The decision comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, as reports indicate that Peter Obi, identified in the report as the party’s presidential

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Politics & Government

2027 Elections: INEC under pressure to explain omission of Kano, Gombe governorship candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing growing calls for transparency following the exclusion of some governorship candidates from its final list for the 2027 general elections, with political stakeholders raising concerns about electoral fairness, compliance with the law and voters’ right to choose their leaders. The controversy centres on the absence of Nigeria

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Politics & Government

2027: Northern voters dissatisfied with Tinubu’s government, Rufai Oseni warns APC

Arise Television presenter Rufai Oseni has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against assuming that political rallies, financial inducements and public declarations of support in Northern Nigeria reflect widespread approval of President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general election. Oseni gave the assessment on Monday during a discussion on Arise Television’s Morning Show,

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