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2027: Tinubu’s trip to America puts an end to the chatter about his supposed inability to enter the United States.

Daily Dispatch September 20, 2026

By: Dr. James Bwala For quite some time, the political scene in Nigeria has been buzzing with talk about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged struggles to set foot in the U.S. This topic has popped up repeatedly in opposition debates, social media discussions, and campaign narratives.

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Presidency to Obi: Prove Anambra Debt Claims Wrong or Quit 2027 Race

Daily Dispatch September 16, 2026

The Presidency has challenged the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, to honour his pledge to stop campaigning for the 2027 presidential election if claims that his administration left financial liabilities in Anambra State are established. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued the

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Oxford–Metro Poll: Tinubu Leads Obi With 24,469 Responses

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has narrowly led former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi in the latest Oxford–Metro Analytics National Trust Poll, finishing 1,067 responses ahead of the Labour Party figure. The poll, which closed on September 7, had 69,110 approved and unflagged responses in its final analytical dataset. Tinubu recorded 24,469 responses, accounting for 35.41

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Benue Govt Denies Blocking Peter Obi

Daily Dispatch September 8, 2026

….Accuses Him of Spreading False Claims The Benue State Government has dismissed allegations by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, that thugs allegedly working for the state government blocked his convoy from accessing Yelewata to sympathise with families affected by the 2025 attacks. In a statement on Tuesday, September

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Kwankwaso Condemns Attack On Obi’s Convoy

Daily Dispatch September 8, 2026

….Demands Prosecution Of Perpetrators Former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the reported attack on the convoy of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi while travelling to Benue State. Kwankwaso described the incident as “another dark day for our democracy,” alleging that unruly elements were

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Peter Obi Endorses Seyi Makinde for 2027 Presidency

Daily Dispatch September 7, 2026

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed support for the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, declaring that the governor is qualified to become Nigeria’s president. Obi made the remarks on Monday in Abuja while attending the inauguration of Makinde’s presidential campaign office ahead of the 2027