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*Lauds Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, for Appointment and Confidence Reposed in Her *Calls on Nigerians to Support Tinubu’s Bid for Another Four Years in Office The newly appointed National General Secretary of the Iyaloja-General Movement for Renewed Hope Alliance (IGM), Chief Mrs. Obiageli Okwubanego, has pledged to spearhead extensive grassroots mobilisation and strengthen the Movement’s nationwide structures in pursuit of its objective of mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Chief Mrs. Okwubanego gave the assurance following her appointment by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Chief Dr. Mujidat Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, describing the appointment as a significant demonstration of confidence in her leadership capacity, administrative experience and commitment to service. Expressing profound appreciation to the Iyaloja-General for the opportunity to ...

The Tinubu Health Sector Practitioners Alliance (TIHSEPA) has commenced plans to deepen engagement with healthcare stakeholders nationwide, with a focus on promoting President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and mobilising support for his re-election in 2027. The National Coordinator of the alliance, Dr Ogechi Lokpobiri, said the group would leverage the momentum from the President's campaign launch in Kaduna State to strengthen its nationwide mobilisation structure. Lokpobiri, who congratulated Tinubu on the successful campaign launch, described the public turnout as an indication of growing confidence in the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. She said the alliance would concentrate on engaging healthcare professionals across primary and secondary healthcare institutions, as well as other stakeholders involved in the delivery of medical services. According to her, the mobilisation programme would provide an opportunity to communicate the administration...

*Seeks US, UK, EU intervention Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general election, declaring that Nigerians will not accept results that do not reflect their votes. Frank, who made the remarks in a statement in Abuja, expressed concern over allegations of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated names and photographs in the national voter register, describing them as issues requiring urgent investigation. He urged INEC to verify questionable entries, establish the facts and explain transparently how the register was compiled. “This discovery of INEC using AI-generated voters’ register is a clear indication of a rigging plot,” he said. Frank warned that any attempt to manipulate the election could have serious consequences for national stability. “President Tinubu and INEC shoul...

More than 1,000 swimmers from 32 African countries are expected in Abuja for the first African Invitational Swimming Championship, scheduled to hold from December 14 to 20, 2026, at the MKO Abiola National Stadium. The championship, organised in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is being organised in collaboration with Africa Aquatics, the continental governing body for aquatic sports, and the Organisation of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), with a focus on youth empowerment, sporting development and continental cooperation. The competition will feature male and female swimmers aged between 14 and 18 years, competing in about 32 events, as organisers seek to provide young athletes with an international platform to showcase their talents and gain competitive experience. Speaking at a press conference, OSMA President, retired Major General Maikano Abdullahi, said the decision to organise the championship in honour of Tinubu was influenced by what he described as the Pre...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross Society have sensitised transport workers in Kaduna on Ebola prevention, symptom identification and prompt reporting of suspected cases. The exercise, held on Thursday at Television Motor Park and Rigasa Train Station, targeted two major entry points for travellers from Abuja to Kaduna. Halima Suleiman, Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, urged drivers and station officials to remain vigilant and report passengers showing symptoms associated with Ebola. She said the sensitisation was necessary because of the frequent interaction between transport workers and travellers from different parts of the country. “At this time, our most important message is to remain calm, remain vigilant and follow official health advice. There is no need for panic,” Suleiman said. She also urged transport operators to maintain accurate passenger manifests and keep them securely to facilitate contact tracing ...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, appealed to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to intervene diplomatically over alleged threats to the life and political freedom of the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank, in an open letter addressed to Trump and other international leaders, expressed concerns over reports of alleged plans to intimidate, arrest, detain or otherwise undermine Atiku's participation in the forthcoming electoral process. He urged the United States, the United Nations, the African Union (AU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom to engage the Nigerian government and demand credible assurances regarding the safety of opposition leaders. According to Frank who serves as a...