Political Landscape

October 30, 2026 SRSahara Reporters Notes, Political Landscape

Enugu: Outrage as Catholic, Anglican bishops allegedly join APC campaign council

Controversy has erupted in Enugu State following allegations that two prominent Catholic and Anglican bishops were included in the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign structure ahead of the 2027 elections.

October 30, 2026 DPDaily Post Notes, Political Landscape

‘Hate for Buhari can’t be compared to hate for Tinubu in Imo, Southeast’ – Okorocha

Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has claimed that hostility towards late President Muhammadu Buhari in the South-East was greater than opposition to President Bola Tinubu.

October 30, 2026 SRSahara Reporters Notes, Political Landscape

2027: I’ll enter bush to rescue kidnapped Nigerians if elected — Peter Obi

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has promised to personally participate in efforts to rescue kidnapped Nigerians if elected president in 2027. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Enugu State…

October 29, 2026 SRSahara Reporters Nigeria, Notes, Political Landscape

Obi vows to “enter the bush” with Nigerians if elected and children are kidnapped

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has vowed to personally join efforts to rescue kidnapped Nigerians if elected president in 2027, saying he would not stay in office while citizens are abducted…

October 29, 2026 PPunch Nigeria, Notes, Political Landscape

Video: Tinubu lands in Jeddah for Umrah pilgrimage

VIA ARISE NEWS ON X: President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the Umrah pilgrimage, Punch reports. A video of the arrival shows him landing at King Abdulaziz International Airport on…

October 29, 2026 DTDaily Trust Notes, Political Landscape

INEC clears Pantami, Gwarzo for 2027 elections, rejects Adebutu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly cleared former Communications Minister Isa Ali Pantami and Kano governorship candidate Abdulsalam Gwarzo to contest the 2027 elections, subject to pending court cases.

October 29, 2026 PTPremium Times Nigeria, Notes, Political Landscape, World

Nigeria, others vote at UN to end US embargo on Cuba

Nigeria and most other UN members have voted for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, in a resolution passed on Wednesday at the UN General Assembly, Premium Times reports. The resolution passed…

October 29, 2026 PPunch Notes, Political Landscape

No confusion, Osun will vote Tinubu for president, Accord for other offices, Adeleke says

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that voters in the state will support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election while backing Accord Party candidates for National and State Assembly seats. According…

October 29, 2026 VVanguard Notes, Political Landscape

APC insists Uzodimma remains Imo West candidate despite court ruling

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has insisted that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains its candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections, despite a court ruling favouring former…

October 29, 2026 TNThe New York Times Notes, Political Landscape, Uncategorized

NYT: Obama-era probe found evidence suggesting Rep. Ilhan Omar’s past marriage was a sham, officials say

Federal investigators reportedly uncovered evidence suggesting that US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar entered into a fraudulent marriage with a man suspected of being her brother to help him obtain permanent residency in the United States.…