Politics

Voters throughout Southern Borno Constituency Back Betara, Highlighting His Effective Representation

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2026

A wave of political support has emerged across Biu, Bayo, Kwaya Kusar and Shani Federal Constituency, where constituents have rallied behind Muktar Betara Aliyu, endorsing his continued leadership in what observers describe as a significant show of grassroots confidence. The endorsement,

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Southern Borno Youths Rally Behind Ndume with N38.5m War Chest for 2027 Senate Bid

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2026

In a powerful demonstration of political loyalty and grassroots mobilisation, thousands of youths from Southern Borno Senatorial District on Saturday pooled N38.5 million to back the fifth-term ambition of Muhammadu Ali Ndume ahead of the 2027 general elections. The fundraising event, held at Forshams Hall in Maiduguri, attracted more than 2,000 participants drawn from all

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Makinde Accused of Inciting Political Tension Amid PDP Crisis and Oyo State Disputes

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2026

Controversy has emerged around Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, following allegations that he is encouraging political unrest reminiscent of the South-West’s historic Operation Wetie crisis. The claims, made by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communicatio to the FCT, Nyesom Wike suggest that the governor’s recent actions and statements indicate

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Opposition Parties Unite, Plan Single Candidate for 2027 Presidential Election

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2026

Opposition parties in Nigeria have agreed to present a unified presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, in a move aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and preventing what they described as a drift toward a one-party state. The decision was reached at a national summit held in Ibadan, where party leaders […]

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Bring Your Children Back To Nigeria To Lead Your “Operation Wetie,” South-West PDP Tells Makinde

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2026

The South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has told the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, to ensure that all his children come back to Nigeria, from where they are schooling abroad to be part of the “operation wetie” (Political Violence) that he preached in Ibadan today. Makinde had invoked the violent political […]

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Borno APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Shettima for 2027, Signal Early Political Realignment

Daily Dispatch April 25, 2026

In a move that underscores early political positioning ahead of Nigeria’s next general elections, key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State have formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in 2027. The endorsement, announced during a high-level gathering at the Government House Multipurpose