January 27, 2026

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Bala Mohammed Rules Out Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Eyes 2027 PDP Strategy

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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed says the Peoples Democratic Party will avoid a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2027 presidential race. He stressed the PDP would prioritise Nigeria’s diversity, hinting at a possible southern Christian candidate paired with a northern Muslim. Mohammed described such a balance as critical to matching the ruling APC’s Tinubu/Shettima ticket....

Tinubu, Obi React as Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails, NRC Pledges Swift Action

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment that injured several passengers, assuring Nigerians that he awaits a full briefing to ensure swift corrective measures. Labour Party’s Peter Obi also reacted, stressing the importance of restoring public confidence in rail transport. NRC says investigations are ongoing....

Segun Sowunmi Says Peter Obi Refuses to Listen, Accuses Him of Avoiding Primaries

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PDP chieftain Segun Sowunmi has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of avoiding primaries and refusing advice to return to the PDP. Speaking on Nigeria Info FM, Sowunmi said Obi “thinks he is too clever” and wants the ticket handed to him without due process....

El-Rufai – I Won’t Contest For Any Position, I Don’t Want To Go To The Senate

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Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has ruled out contesting for any political office, including the Senate, insisting his renewed involvement in politics is to support credible leadership. Speaking in Kaduna, he accused the current administration of lies and urged Nigerians, especially youths, to unite and drive reform....

Group warns Jonathan: ‘They want to destroy you politically

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A Niger Delta socio-political group has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to calls for a 2027 comeback. The South-South Reawakening Group warned that those urging him into the race are “enemies of Nigeria” seeking to divide southern votes and weaken President Tinubu, potentially paving the way for a northern victory....

2027 Presidency: Zoning causes rumpus, PDP intensifies move to woo Jonathan

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Some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party are intensifying consultations to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in 2027, even as zoning controversies deepen. Northern aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim insists zoning the ticket to the South will not stand, setting the stage for a convention showdown....

Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he will run in the 2027 presidential election. He says Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and promises decisive leadership. His announcement sharpens divisions within the opposition coalition and sets up a clash with southern heavyweights already preparing for the race....

PDP NEC Zones Presidency to South – Jonathan, Obi in Play for 2027

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The PDP has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, opening the door for Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi to emerge as frontrunners. With Atiku Abubakar’s northern bloc sidelined, the opposition party moves closer to a decisive convention in Ibadan, setting up a heavyweight contest for Nigeria’s political future....

PDP Governors Allege Militarisation of By-Elections, Warn Against Sabotage of November Convention

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have accused the ruling APC of militarising recent by-elections, alleging widespread irregularities, intimidation, and vote buying. They vowed to resist sabotage of their November 15 national convention while warning Nigerians to guard their votes....

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