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Updated 16 October 2026, 14:52 Lagos time

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Politics · Punch · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

Hamzat, James visit MFM’s Olukoya ahead of 2027 Lagos gov election

Obafemi Hamzat, the Lagos State Deputy Governor and APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election, visited Dr. Daniel Olukoya of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries together with his running mate Damilola James. He stated that the visit allowed reflection on values shaping communities, institutions supporting residents, listening to Lagosians' needs, and building a state where progress improves everyday lives.

Pidgin: Obafemi Hamzat wey be Lagos State Deputy Governor and APC candidate for 2027 governor election, im go visit Dr. Daniel Olukoya of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries together with im running mate Damilola James. Im talk say di visit give chance to think about values wey dey shape communities, institutions wey dey support people, to dey listen to Lagosians needs, and to build state where progress go really help everyday life.

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    Politics · Premium Times · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

    2027: Dickson urges INEC to restore omitted NDC candidates in final list

    Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urged INEC to promptly restore the omitted names of NDC candidates from the final list for the 2027 general elections. The omitted candidates include the party's governorship candidates in Kano, Kaduna, and Cross River States, all of whom registered before the statutory 21-day deadline and emerged through a rigorous process.

    Pidgin: Seriake Dickson, di National Leader of di Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), don urge INEC make dem quickly put back di names of NDC candidates wey dem omit for di final list for 2027 general elections. Di omitted candidates include di party governorship candidates for Kano, Kaduna, and Cross River States, all of dem register before di statutory 21-day deadline and dem emerge through rigorous process.

    How this affects you: NDC governorship candidates in Kano, Kaduna and Cross River States are affected as their names were omitted from INEC's final list of candidates for the 2027 elections.

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      Politics · Channels TV · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

      2027 Elections: INEC Decries Exclusion Of PwDs From Elective Positions In Akwa Ibom

      INEC decried that no political party in Akwa Ibom fielded any Persons with Disabilities as candidates for elective positions in the 2027 elections. The commission reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive process and is strengthening staff capacity to assist PwDs with PVC collection and on Election Day.

      Pidgin: INEC don talk say no single political party for Akwa Ibom put any Persons with Disabilities as candidate for any elective position for 2027 election. Dem reaffirm say dem dey committed to inclusive process and dem dey strengthen their staff to help PwDs during PVC collection and on Election Day.

      How this affects you: Persons with Disabilities in Akwa Ibom are excluded from elective positions by all political parties, denying them the chance to be elected and a sense of belonging.

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        Politics · Punch · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

        FULL LIST: Lagos, Rivers, 10 other states Tinubu may join APC rallies

        The APC has planned a nationwide campaign rally schedule for the 2027 elections covering all 36 states and the FCT, starting in Kaduna on October 24 2026 and ending with a grand finale in Lagos on January 9 2027. President Bola Tinubu is expected to join rallies at 12 specific locations including Lagos, Rivers, Plateau, Oyo, Borno, Enugu, Bauchi, Sokoto, Delta, Kano and Adamawa.

        Pidgin: APC don plan nationwide campaign rally schedule for di 2027 elections wey go cover all 36 states plus FCT, e go start for Kaduna on October 24 2026 and end with grand finale for Lagos on January 9 2027. President Bola Tinubu go join rallies for 12 specific places including Lagos, Rivers, Plateau, Oyo, Borno, Enugu, Bauchi, Sokoto, Delta, Kano and Adamawa.

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          Politics · Premium Times · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

          APC proposes 12-state campaign tour for Tinubu ahead of 2027 elections

          The All Progressives Congress has proposed a campaign tour covering 12 states for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The tour is scheduled to start with a rally in Kaduna on 24 October 2026 and end with a grand rally in Lagos on 9 January 2027, with Tinubu appearing at rallies in listed states on specific dates.

          Pidgin: All Progressives Congress don propose one campaign tour wey go cover 12 states for President Bola Tinubu before di 2027 general elections. Di tour go start with rally for Kaduna on 24 October 2026 and end with big rally for Lagos on 9 January 2027, with Tinubu go show for rallies for di listed states on specific dates.

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            Politics · Premium Times · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

            Why Tinubu will not campaign in all 36 states – Campaign Council

            A member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council defended President Bola Tinubu's choice not to campaign in all 36 states. He said Tinubu will focus on sustaining the gains of his administration and governing while the party mobilizes support for re-election in 2027.

            Pidgin: One member of di APC Presidential Campaign Council don defend President Bola Tinubu decision say im no go campaign for all 36 states. Im talk say Tinubu go focus on how to sustain di gains wey im administration don get and to govern while di party go mobilize support for im second term for 2027.

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              Politics · Daily Trust · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

              Tinubu to Miss Campaign Rallies in Over 20 States

              President Bola Tinubu will personally attend campaign rallies in only 12 states while APC leaders represent him in more than 20 other states and the FCT during his reelection campaign starting October 24 2026. He explained the absences are due to the need to balance campaigning with his governance responsibilities as head of government.

              Pidgin: President Bola Tinubu go personally attend campaign rallies for only 12 states while APC leaders go represent am for more than 20 other states and FCT during im reelection campaign wey go start October 24 2026. Im explain say na because im need to balance campaigning with im governance responsibilities as head of government.

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                Politics · Daily Trust · Fri, 16 Oct 2026

                Senators back Akpabio, say no contest in 2027

                Senators have declared that the Senate President position for the 11th National Assembly is not open to contest and expressed support for incumbent Godswill Akpabio, his deputy Barau Jibrin, and other principal officers to remain in place. Akpabio acknowledged the expected interest in the role after executive positions are filled, noted that many current members are likely to return, and cautioned against misinterpreting chamber debates especially on reviewing suicide decriminalisation laws.

                Pidgin: Senators don declare say Senate President position for di 11th National Assembly no dey open for any contest and dem show support for di current one wey be Godswill Akpabio, im deputy Barau Jibrin, and other principal officers make dem remain for dia seat. Akpabio admit say plenty people go get interest for di position after executive positions don finish, e talk say many current members fit return, and e warn make people no misinterpret wetin dem dey discuss for chamber especially di one wey be about reviewing suicide decriminalisation laws.

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                  How to register to vote and check your PVC

                  1. Who can register: Nigerian citizens aged 18 and above who have not registered before. If you already registered, do not register again; you can apply for a transfer or a replacement card instead.
                  2. Registration: INEC runs the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in phases. When it is open, you can start online at cvr.inecnigeria.org and complete your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at an INEC office or registration centre. Follow the latest INEC news above for when the next phase opens.
                  3. Check your status: go to INEC's Voter Verification Service at cvr.inecnigeria.org/vvs and search with your name and date of birth or your Voter Identification Number (VIN).
                  4. Collect your PVC: the Permanent Voter's Card is collected in person at the INEC office or collection point for your registration area. Take your temporary voter's slip or VIN with you.

                  Pidgin: If you don reach 18 and you never register, wait make INEC open registration, start am online for cvr.inecnigeria.org, then go INEC office do your fingerprint and photo. To check say your name dey, use cvr.inecnigeria.org/vvs. Go collect your PVC for INEC office for your area.

                  How this affects you: Without a PVC you cannot vote in the 2027 elections.

                  Official dates for the 2027 elections come from INEC. We only list dates that INEC has announced and our sources have reported.