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•  Visits Yelewata attack victims, pays homage to Tor Tiv •  Failed 112 TV demo exposes APC’s governance failure — NDC Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has promised to secure lives and property, tackle hunger and create jobs if elected president in 2027. Obi gave the assurance during a town hall meeting in Benue State as part of his campaign and humanitarian visit to Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area. He was accompanied by his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The former Anambra State governor said he was seeking the people’s mandate to unite and secure the country, insisting that a new Nigeria was possible. “If we are in government, nobody will witness what is happening in the country today. “If you kidnap school children or kill anybody and try to run into the bush, we will go into the bush with you and we will get you. We must stop this act. Nigeria must be secured,” he said. Obi also promised that no Nigerian...

•Targets 1.2m votes in Ondo  • Atiku cannot unite Adamawa, Obi not economic guru — Shettima Aiyedatiwa pledges one million votes; Yari demands more     • Nigeria needs statesmen, not petty traders — Oshiomhole an economist   President Bola Tinubu has challenged opposition presidential hopefuls, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Mr Peter Obi, to demonstrate their capacity to govern Nigeria, declaring that they have nothing to offer Nigerians ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke at the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally in Akure, Ondo State, where he also set a target of 1.2 million votes for the party. Shettima dismissed the opposition candidates as no match for Tinubu, accusing them of relying on social media campaigns rather than presenting credible records and policy alternatives. Atiku cannot unite Adamawa, Obi no economic guru — Shettima Taking a...

THE African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, of recycling unfulfilled 2023 campaign promises in their newly unveiled 2027 manifesto, challenging the President to account for his record before seeking another mandate. The party said the manifesto reads like the programme of a political party seeking power for the first time, rather than that of a government that has controlled the Federal Government for nearly 12 years and has had more than three years under Tinubu to deliver on its promises. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC cited healthcare coverage, ICT job creation and electricity generation as examples of promises it said the administration had failed to fulfil, questioning why Nigerians should be asked to embrace another set of commitments without an account of the previous ones. “The fundamental question Nigerians must ask is simple: Why is a government campaignin...

*Says it undermines democratic gains, hampers electoral process *lIPAC urges issues-based campaigns, flays hate speech THE European Union, EU, yesterday expressed concern over reports of election-related violence, hate speech and political intimidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Recall that in Katsina State recently, supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, travelling for a campaign flag-off in Funtua were reportedly attacked along the Yashi-Funtua route in October. A female passenger was injured, vehicles were damaged, and the police subsequently announced 14 arrests. Similarly, in Calabar, Cross River, the convoy of presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, came under attack on November 4, 2026. Police confirmed damage to vehicles and announced the arrest of a suspect, while investigations continued. On November 7, 2026, one person was killed and five others njured during an attack on a political procession and rally organised by sup...

*Says security of lives and property to top Tinubu’s 2nd term agenda  *No other leader has radically transformed Nigeria than Tinubu — Alake, President has given opportunity for 1.6m Nigerians to go to university — Idris THE Presidency has asked Nigerians to study the past and current manifestoes of the  All Progressives Congress,  APC, and judge the party by the promises it has kept since 2023 when it assumed power. The Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, also said President Bola Tinubu will pay priority attention to protection of lives and property if he wins the  presidential election on January 16, 2027. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who made the declaration at the unveiling of the APC manifesto, titled ‘’From Reforms to Prosperity,’’ described the manifesto as a binding pact with the electorate. “A manifesto, in its strictest sense, is simply a contract between the people and their leaders. It is an inviolable contract, and we take the ...

NFF officials stopped me from greeting Flamingos — Obi Don’t politicise sports, Presidency tells NDC candidate *Keyamo accuses him of hypocrisy THE Media Office of the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, alleged that he was stopped by officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, from greeting the victorious women’s Under-17 World Champions at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on arrival of the team from Morocco, venue of the tournament. The Presidency in a swift reaction, faulted the NDC presidential candidate’s claim, even as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, accused him of hypocrisy. But in a statement signed by spokesperson of Peter Obi Media Office, POMO,  Idris Zekeri , the office said the former Anambra State governor was at the airport on his way to Enugu and saw the team that had just arrived. It explained that as Obi tried to greet the players, officials of the NFF pleaded with him...

By Ajigbotesho Matthew *Says Tunmicro offers free sickle cell, genotype test for under-18 THE Managing Director of Tunmicro Diagonistic Medical Centre, Doctor Ismaila Sule Olatunji, has advised individuals to have frequent check-ups in order to prevent fatal illnesses that could shorten their lives. The medical expert made the call during the commissioning of the centre at Olowora Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi, Lagos recently. He said: “People should give priority to their health by regularly visiting hospitals for medical check-ups and preventive care to stay healthy always. Preventive care will also save you from common chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, etc. “ We are dedicated to offering the public high-quality healthcare services. Also, to enlighten people on sickle cell and genotype prevention. “ In Tunmicro we are offering free sickle cell and genotype test for children under the age of 18 years”, he said. Dr. Ismaila Olatunji On the importance of knowing one...