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The Makinde‑Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has urged President Bola Tinubu to publish receipts, FAAC decisions and official communications confirming whether the N250 billion Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas dividend owed to the states has been paid.
Today's newspaper roundup shows the federal government rejecting Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde's claim that the centre is withholding a N250 billion NLNG dividend for each state. It also covers Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso's decision to stay in the 2027 presidential race and a sharp rise in electricity distributors' revenues.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the All Progressives Congress enjoys a 70‑30 advantage over the PDP in the state, pointing to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as a decisive factor for the 2027 elections.
Adamawa State, under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, says its political structure is fully prepared to back President Bola Tinubu and all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. The Adamawa Renewed Hope 226 Movement aims to mobilise over 4,000 polling units, 226 wards and 21 LGAs to secure a total victory.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the NDC’s vice‑presidential candidate, has denied reports that the party will abandon its 2027 presidential bid in favour of the African Democratic Congress. He affirmed the NDC ticket remains in the contest and warned supporters against any last‑minute claims of withdrawal.
Dr Hakeem Baba‑Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, said APC backers are assuming they can buy off voters in Northern Nigeria as the 2027 general election approaches, and cautioned against any manipulation of the results.
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced individuals he called “dissenters” for looting and vandalising cities during nationwide cost‑of‑living protests, announced a review of intelligence and police preparedness, and said local officials could be given powers to ban certain gatherings.
During its centenary celebrations on 17 October 2026, First Baptist Church, Kano presented an award to the state governor for fostering peaceful coexistence and advancing infrastructure across Kano State.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has started a cross‑country tour of traditional monarchs, beginning with visits to the Emir of Ilorin and the Ooni of Ife, to seek blessings ahead of the 2027 elections.
At a Northern Elders Forum summit, PRP national chairman Hakeem Baba‑Ahmed claimed former President Muhammadu Buhari resisted pressure to back Bola Tinubu’s second term, warning that the president’s ambition could damage Nigeria’s future.
The Kwara State publicity secretary of the Accord Party says the party will stay the only authentic opposition, criticising the Rainbow Coalition’s contradictory stance ahead of the 2027 elections and urging voters to judge parties on policies, not defections.
Adesuyi Adojutelegan, director‑general of the BTO 4PBAT coalition, appealed to All Progressives Congress officials in Ondo State to ramp up door‑to‑door campaigning and highlight President Bola Tinubu’s achievements as the 2027 general elections approach. He also praised Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo for supporting the effort.
During the inauguration of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office in Abuja, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf promised the full support of Northern Nigeria for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second‑term campaign in the 2027 elections.
Paul Oche Adoyi, CEO of Fama Giant Nigeria Ltd, announced his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial District seat under the Nigeria Democratic Congress. He outlined a legislative agenda centred on agricultural mechanisation, youth empowerment, welfare for vulnerable groups and a gradual rise to a ₦600,000 minimum wage.
The 1954 Constitution replaced the Macpherson Constitution, granting self‑government to the Western and Eastern Regions in 1957 and to the Northern Region in 1959, and laid the legal foundation for Nigeria’s full independence on 1 October 1960.
The Court of Appeal has thrown out Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's criminal defamation case against former Senate President Bukola Saraki, reigniting political battles in Kwara State as the 2027 election cycle gains momentum.
While receiving the Christian Icon of the Year award from the Christian Association of Nigeria in Abuja, Oyo State governor and APM presidential hopeful Seyi Makinde warned that poverty, not religion, is the nation’s foremost problem and called on Christians to take an active role in politics.
Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja Attah refuted allegations that the specialised NSCDC Mining Marshals were deployed to the September 16 incident at M.I. Wushishi Housing Estate in Minna, stating that the suspended Niger State commandant had no authority to mobilise the unit.
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced in Abuja that his state will spearhead a massive voter mobilisation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re‑election. Speaking at the launch of the Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A) campaign office, he said Kano would lead the North in backing the APC.
The Yoruba group in Borno State has publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, highlighting economic reforms and improved fuel availability. Their leader, Saka Ganiyu Abiodun, said the support is based on policy performance, not ethnicity, and hinted at backing Vice‑President Kashim Shettima for the 2031 succession.