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Akpabio reveals prediction for Nigeria’s 2027 election
Ahead of the 2027 elections, Senate President Godswill Akpabio shares his prediction on who is likely to win Nigeria’s forthcoming presidential contest.
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 22, 2026
2027 presidency: ‘Everyone running against Peter Obi not Tinubu’ – Sam Amadi
Director of the Abuja School of Social Thought and Politics, Sam Amadi, has said candidates are running against the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, President candidate, Peter Obi and not President Bola Tinubu. Amadi said the 2027 election is the most farcical election in Nigeria’s history. Posting on X, Amadi wrote: “Everyone is running against @PeterObi [] 2027 presidency: ‘Everyone running against Peter Obi not Tinubu’ – Sam Amadi
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
APC Sweeps Dawakin Kudu/Warawa By-Election in Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday in Kano State. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Umar Sani, announced the results at the INEC office in Dawakin Kudu, stating that Shuaibu secured [] The post APC Sweeps Dawakin Kudu/Warawa By-Election in Kano appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 10, 2026
2027 election must reflect voice of Nigerians – Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Governor and Allied People’s Movement (APM) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said the outcome of the polls must reflect the will of Nigerians. Makinde stated this in Bauchi on Friday after a closed-door meeting with Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the APM National Chairman, and The post 2027 election must reflect voice of Nigerians – Seyi Makinde appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
Muslim News Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
Osun 2026: Assessing the Muslim Governorship Candidates Ahead of August 15 Election
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Legit.ng
· Jun 21, 2026
Popular governance expert reveals prediction for Nigeria’s 2027 election
Ahead of the 2027 elections, a prominent governance expert shares his prediction on who is likely to win Nigeria’s forthcoming presidential contest.
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