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Kalu Hints at 2027 Abia Governorship Bid, Plans Formal Declaration in Umuahia

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has indicated his readiness to join the 2027 governorship race in Abia State. Speaking during a visit to Isialangwa, Kalu acknowledged growing calls from supporters urging him to contest, noting that similar appeals had been made in

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ADC Crisis Deepens as Atiku, David Mark Faction Reportedly Returns to PDP Bloc

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Fresh developments in Nigeria’s opposition politics suggest growing turmoil within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as a faction aligned with Atiku Abubakar and David Mark is reportedly seeking political refuge within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sources indicate that the group, after facing internal challenges within the ADC, has gravitated toward a PDP bloc

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Yobe South Eyes Political Reawakening Ahead of 2027 Polls

Daily Dispatch April 7, 2026

With the 2027 general elections drawing nearer, political momentum is building across Yobe South Senatorial District, which includes Potiskum, Fika, Nangere, and Fune Local Government Areas. The growing activity highlights rising concerns over inclusion, fairness, and what many describe as years of political neglect in the zone. Widely regarded as Yobe State’s agricultural

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Rivers: I Have Not Endorsed Anyone, Elders Will Meet To Decide – Wike

Daily Dispatch March 31, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he has not endorsed any candidate for the governorship or any other political office in Rivers State, ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that such decisions remained the responsibility of Chief Ferdinand Alabraba led Elders Council. He added that his only political commitment […]

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Nasarawa APC Stakeholders Adopt Direct Primary For 2027 Guber

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

…Nasarawa West to produce next governor, says Governor Sule Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced that the All Progressives Congress in the state has agreed to conduct a direct primary election for the 2027 governorship and other elective positions, adding that in the spirit of fairness and equity, it is time for Nasarawa […]

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PDP Convention Will Show Party Is Still Alive, Will Bounce Back – Wike

Daily Dispatch March 29, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said today’s National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will demonstrate to Nigerians and the international community that the party is still alive and will bounce back. He made this known during an inspection of the Convention venue, after hosting party stakeholders in Abuja ahead […]