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*Nigerian Tourism Development Authority Postpones Naija Flavour International Tourism Expo By Tony Ezimakor, Abuja Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Amupitan has disclosed that 54 staff members of the Commission have been isolated for their complicit roles in the multi-layered irregularities found in the voters' register which recently dampened the enthusiasm of voters, going into the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists on the irregularities which have raised concerns among stakeholders about the integrity of the entire electoral process, Amupitan said the Commission has equally taken steps to address the issues, and assured Nigerians that matters of alleged…

*SOKAPU Asks Candidates To Enter Into Written MoU With Body, If They Desire Southern Kaduna Votes *Lists Demands *'We Won't Accept Political Promises Only Any Longer' By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has raised grave concern over the increasingly tense political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that Nigeria cannot afford an electoral process overshadowed by doubts about institutional integrity, intimidation of opponents and uncertainty over citizens' democratic choices. The Southern and Middle Belt regions, structurally, amount to three-quarters of Nigeria. In a press statement dated 9 November, 2026, signed by its leaders,…

*As Makinde Govt Blasts Opposition APC Over 'Politics Of Misinformation' By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), has called for unity, love and mutual understanding among traditional rulers in Yorubaland, in particular, and Nigeria as a whole. The call was made during the 2026 Agidanyin Founder's Day Festival Celebration at Erinmo-Ijesa in Osun State at the weekend, where Oba Ladoja attended as the Grand Royal Father of the day and the Special Guest of Honour. Oba Ladoja further reminded traditional rulers to see themselves as the custodians of Yoruba culture and…

*Huge Excitement In The Air *Industry Movers And Shakers Gear Up For Massive Occasion By our reporter The Party Managers Association of Nigeria (PAMAN) is set to bring together leading event professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators and industry stakeholders for the sixth edition of its annual conference, PAMCON 6.0. The event is aimed at exploring emerging opportunities, industry transformation and sustainable growth in the global events industry. Scheduled for Wednesday, 11 November, 2026, at The Event Centre, Agidingbi, Lagos, the conference will hold under the theme 'The New Era of Event Management: Technology, Creativity and Profitability'. PAMCON 6.0 comes at a time…

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe,Warri Senator representing Delta Central District, Ede Dafinone, has warned the Urhobo nation to play its politics strategically or risk further political marginalization if it continues its over two decades-long opposition stance in Delta State. To him, if the Urhobo fail to take a more progressive path in 2027, the marginalization will continue. Dafinone, who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for the 2027 elections, stated these during the inauguration of the Ede Dafinone Admirers Movement (EDAM) local government and ward coordinators on Thursday in Sapele in the state. He argued that years of political opposition…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Scores of operators of commercial tricycles, popularly known as Keke Napep, on Friday evening blocked a lane of the busy Kachia Road in Kaduna, to protest the sudden scarcity of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the principal fuel for their vehicles. The incident occurred close to Green Bill, the only CNG retail outlet located along Kachia Road, near Refinery Junction. The blockage, which took place during peak traffic period, immediately sparked massive gridlock and inflicted heavy doses of inconvenience on commuters, most of whom were left stranded for hours. Apparently overwhelmed road traffic officials were seen working…

*Others Talk Back In Hausa As Gov Addressed Rally *Uzodimma, Other Bigwigs Present Obviously angry crowds heckled, booed and hurled a dangerous object at Governor A.A. Sule of Nasarawa State at a presidential campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Middle Belt state on Wednesday. Eye witnesses said the embarrassing development was interpreted as a manifestation of the depth of frustration and despair over the socioeconomic and security policies of the APC which affect the masses. The attack occurred at Lafia Square in the state capital during the rally which was attended by Vice President Kashim…

*'The Timing Of This Judgment Is No Coincidence. It Is Part Of A Strategy To Weaken My Support In The North And Frustrate A Campaign Whose Message Is Resonating Across The Country' *Nigerians Across The Country Are Suffering Under This Government, And They Deserve A Leader With A Credible Plan To Make Life Affordable Again, He Says A swift response has come from presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, to today's Federal High Court Abuja verdict nullifying the processes leading to his emergence as the party's flagbearer. Justice Peter Lifu of the court also voided David Mark-led…

By Sani Bala Karo, Kano In what appears a strategic move to perfect integration and strengthen unity among different camps in Kano State's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has injected new blood into the State Executive Council while two Commissioners were reassigned. A reliable source close to the Council told People&Politics that the cabinet shakeup became "necessary as part of efforts to accommodate and redistribute ministerial responsibility among the old and new party members." Recall that Gov. Yusuf and his supporters defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) early this year to the APC. The…

With barely two months to the January 2027 elections, a major political seesaw has been unleashed on the polity as Justice Peter Odo Lifu of Federal High Court, Abuja, has nullified all the processes of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 election. In a judgment today, Justice Lifu also quashed the emergence of former Senate President David Mark, Ogbeni (Engr.) Rauf Aregbesola and others as national leaders of the ADC. Also, candidates nominated for the 2027 general elections have their nominations cancelled on account of…