Political Landscape

October 5, 2026 PPunch Notes, Political Landscape

I’m backing Atiku for president — Rhodes-Vivour

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has reaffirmed his support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his presidential candidate while insisting he has no disagreement with Peter Obi. According to PUNCH, Rhodes-Vivour said in a BBC Igbo…

October 5, 2026 TIThe ICIR Notes, Political Landscape

Court declares Olawepo-Hashim Accord’s presidential candidate, orders INEC to upload his name

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate for Nigeria’s 2027 election. According to The ICIR, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled on Monday that evidence showed Olawepo-Hashim…

October 5, 2026 TWThe Wall Street Journal Notes, Political Landscape

Bolsonaro surges past Lula, setting up bitter Brazil election runoff

Flávio Bolsonaro has finished ahead of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, sending the contest to an October 25 runoff. According to The Wall Street…

October 5, 2026 PGPeoples Gazette Notes, Political Landscape

Peter Obi: Five strengths, five controversies ahead of 2027

A profile of Peter Obi’s political career highlights the factors that have strengthened his appeal among supporters, as well as controversies and criticisms that have followed his rise to national prominence.

October 5, 2026 RRifnote Notes, Political Landscape

Peter Obi wrecked APGA, voters must resist him, Anambra govt alleges

The Anambra State Government has urged voters to reject Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 general election, accusing the former governor of undermining the All Progressives Grand Alliance. According to…

October 5, 2026 DPDaily Post Notes, Political Landscape

Okpebholo faces backlash over UK-Nigeria fuel price comparison

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has faced criticism after saying Nigerians should appreciate paying about N1,400 to N1,500 for a litre of petrol because it costs over N3,000 in the United Kingdom. According to…

October 5, 2026 VVanguard Notes, Political Landscape

Sowore: Adeboye prayed for me, expressed confidence in my triumph

African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has said Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, offered to pray for him and expressed confidence in his “triumph” after a…

October 5, 2026 ANAP News Notes, Political Landscape, World

Spain’s Sánchez calls early election for Nov. 29 after housing crisis defeat

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections for Nov. 29 after his government suffered a legislative defeat last week on emergency housing measures, the Associated Press reports. Right-wing opposition parties joined forces…

October 5, 2026 PPunch Crime Scene, Notes, Political Landscape

Ex-APC Women Leader Jemimah Dutse found dead in Bauchi home with throat slit

The Bauchi State Police Command has begun investigating the suspected murder of Jemimah Dutse, a former All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader in Bauchi South, PUNCH reports. In a statement on Sunday, the command’s…

October 4, 2026 PPunch Nigeria, Notes, Political Landscape

INEC to hold press conference, stakeholders’ meeting as 2027 polls near

The Independent National Electoral Commission will on Tuesday hold a world press conference and national stakeholders’ meeting to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election, Punch reports. The event, scheduled for October 6…