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First state where Tinubu, APC will kick off 2027 election campaign and date announced

President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC have announced the state where they will kick off their 2027 election campaign and revealed the date for the launch.

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Folu Adeboye driven into RCCG auditorium in car, fans defend her against critics

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Breaking: Amaechi suffers setback as major ally resigns

Rotimi Amaechi, the ADC 2027 vice presidential candidate, has been confronted with fresh turbulence as his major ally in Rivers resigned ahead of the 2027 elections.

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an hour ago by Bada Yusuf

PDP chieftain reacts as Kogi councillor dies after days in captivity

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23 minutes ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

2027 election: INEC announces date to release final list of governorship, State Assembly candidates

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58 minutes ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: APC tells Peter Obi to quit 2027 election race, gives reason

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an hour ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: Court finally gives judgment on El-Rufai vs ICPC suit

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an hour ago by Bada Yusuf

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Flydubai co-pilot planned to crash plane into Ben Gurion airport, inspired by 9/11

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Allah mai iko: Fitaccen jarumin kannywood, Adam A. Zango ba shi da lafiya

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Rayuwa juyi juyi: An kwantar da tsohon shugaban Afirka ta Kudu, Zuma a asibiti

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Amaechi: Abokin takarar Atiku ya kwadaitawa 'yan Najeriya manyan ayyukan da ADC za ta yi

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Sojoji sun gano bama bamai 2 da yan bindiga suka dasa domin kashe bayin Allah

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Tinubu ya shirya kamfen don 2027, ya zabi jihar Arewa da zai fara da ita

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