2027: ADC’s Dino Melaye Heads to Court over Adedeji’s Role in Tinubu’s Campaign A former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has threatened legal action against the appointment of the Chairman, Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji into President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/24/2027-adcs-dino-melaye-heads-to-court-over-adedejis-role-in-tinubus-campaign/ #news

Ogun APC reaffirms Yayi as gov candidate Ogun APC reaffirms Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as its 2027 governorship candidate, dismissing claims by Abayomi Hunye. Get the full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-apc-reaffirms-yayi-as-gov-candidate/ https://punchng.com/ogun-apc-reaffirms-yayi-as-gov-candidate/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Osun: Anatomy of victory, By Wole Olaoye Water can run uphill if there’s adequate propulsion; let no one see impossibility where potentialities are hiding in plain sight. Yes, a rose by any other name will still smell as sweet, but we all know that its timeless symmetry, vibrant colours, and cultural symbolism are contributory factors that make it the flower of choice. […] The post Osun: Anatomy of victory, By Wole Olaoye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/905008-osun-anatomy-of-victory-by-wole-olaoye.html #news

2027: Abia APC forgives Kalu, Nkwonta for backing Otti for second term The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says it has forgiven Abia North senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, and the member representing Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal constituency, Chris Nkwonta, for supporting the candidacy of Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party in 2027. The Abia APC, which held a stakeholders post-primary reconciliation meeting […] 2027: Abia APC forgives Kalu, Nkwonta for backing Otti for second term https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/2027-abia-apc-forgives-kalu-nkwonta-for-backing-otti-for-second-term/ #news

EXCLUSIVE: How Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency built nationwide network, sought state funds, land, more Between January and February, the agency wrote to governors in Lagos, Imo, Ondo, Sokoto, Edo and Nasarawa, seeking government support, state coordinators, funding or fee, land and participation in programmes in Nigeria and abroad. The post EXCLUSIVE: How Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency built nationwide network, sought state funds, land, more appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/904907-exclusive-how-nigerias-new-fake-agency-built-nationwide-network-sought-state-funds-land-more.html #news

Meet Head of Alleged ‘Fake’ Agency, 20 State Coordinators, Reps in China, US The alleged fictitious National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office operated an elaborate structure with a purported national coordinator, three zonal directors, 20 state coordinators and representatives in the United States and China, findings have revealed. A review of the organisation’s website showed that Hon. Nwabueze George was listed as its “Executive […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/22/meet-head-of-alleged-fake-agency-20-state-coordinators-reps-in-china-us/ #news

FULL LIST: Mbah Leads South-East Campaign as Yari Heads Tinubu’s 2027 Team President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, appointing former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as Director-General while Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah emerges as a key figure leading the party’s presidential campaign in the South-East. The appointments were contained in a State […] https://journalist101.com/2026/08/22/full-list-mbah-leads-south-east-campaign-as-yari-heads-tinubus-2027-team/ #news

Ndume To Military: Rescue 78 School Children Abducted By Bandits in Two Borno Communities Deji Elumoye in Abuja A member of the National Assembly, Senator Ali Ndume, has called on the Nigerian Army to redouble its efforts to secure the release of 78 school https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/22/ndume-to-military-rescue-78-school-children-abducted-by-bandits-in-two-borno-communities/ #news

Yari accepts appointment as APC Presidential campaign council DG Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has accepted his appointment as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, the Zamfara West senator expressed deep gratitude and seriousness over the responsibility. “I accept this responsibility with deep gratitude and full seriousness. My sincere thanks […] Yari accepts appointment as APC Presidential campaign council DG https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/22/yari-accepts-appointment-as-apc-presidential-campaign-council-dg/ #news

Saraki backing Tinubu’s second term, says Kwara senator Kwara Senator Saliu Mustapha alleges Bukola Saraki is backing President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid despite leading PDP in Kwara. Read more on Saraki’s s Read More: https://punchng.com/saraki-backing-tinubus-second-term-says-kwara-senator/ https://punchng.com/saraki-backing-tinubus-second-term-says-kwara-senator/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web #news

Day PDP, ADC bigwigs joined Abiodun’s carnival in droves, By Kayode Akinmade The governor was visibly elated as prominent opposition figures and party leaders from across the nine local government areas of Ogun East Senatorial District formally joined the APC The post Day PDP, ADC bigwigs joined Abiodun’s carnival in droves, By Kayode Akinmade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/promoted/904562-day-pdp-adc-bigwigs-joined-abioduns-carnival-in-droves-by-kayode-akinmade.html #news

Northern senators demand immediate state police after Adamawa, Sokoto terror attacks Senators in the northern part of the country have called for the immediate establishment of state police, saying Nigeria can no longer afford to lose innocent lives while security reforms are delayed by bureaucracy. The call followed terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto States on Friday that claimed over 36 lives, including security personnel and […] Northern senators demand immediate state police after Adamawa, Sokoto terror attacks https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/northern-senators-demand-immediate-state-police-after-adamawa-sokoto-terror-attacks/ #news