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Can Obi/ Kwankwaso Ticket Win the 2027 Presidency?

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By Casnova Yes — an Obi–Kwankwaso combination could become one of the strongest opposition tickets in Nigeria, especially if they successfully unite southern urban voters with northern grassroots support. But “could win” is different from “likely to win.” Here’s why many people think the combination is politically dangerous to the ruling APC: Peter Obi has strong support among many young voters, professionals, and southern urban populations. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has a loyal political structure in Kano and influence in parts of northern Nigeria through the Kwankwasiyya movement. In 2023, opposition votes were split among Obi, Atiku, and Kwankwaso. Analysts often argue that a united opposition would have made the election far tighter. Supporters believe combining the “Obidient” movement and “Kwankwasiyya” network could create a rare North–South coalition. Several political reports and discussions have focused on this possibility. But there are still serious problems: Structur...
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Peter Obi’s NDC move and the panic it exposed.

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By Eric Ukala There’s a simple way to tell if a political defection matters. Watch the people who claim it doesn’t, if they’re quiet, it was nothing, if they’re holding press conferences, writing threads, and suddenly remembering 2014 tweets, the defection just gave them a headache. Peter Obi’s move to the NDC did just that. The same opponents who spent years calling him “structureless,” “a social media candidate,” and “a regional aspirant” are now drafting obituaries for the Obidient Movement and holding strategy meetings at 2 a.m. You don’t call an ambulance for a mosquito bite. So why the noise? Defection only hurts when the defector has value.  In Nigerian politics, we’ve normalized cross-carpeting as seasonal migration so it is expected. Nobody blinked when all the South East Governors (except Otti) defected to the APC, not even when  senators defected but Obi’s move has caused seizures because he isn’t just a politician, he is a symbol. For his base, he is pr...
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-CHIEF MRS JOSEPHINE ABBAS DAYILIM JOINS MANGU/BOKKOS FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RACE.-PROMISES GIRL CHILD, WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND INCLUSION.-A BEACON OF HOPE AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH HER ATJODA FOUNDATION.

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By Jeff Odaudu, Jos, Nigeria.  A frontline aspirant for the Mangu/Bokkos House of Representatives seat in the national assembly Chief. Mrs Josephine Dayilim has  assured her teeming supporters of quality representation if elected in the 2027 general elections to represent her constituency. She stated this  when she picked her nomination and expression of interest forms recently at the All Progressives Congress(APC) Plateau State Secretariat Kalwa House, Jos Plateau State. Flanked by her supporters she unveiled a people centric vision anchored on education, women and youth empowerment and community transformation for the socio economic improvement of the Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency. In her words: "We aim to invigorate renewed and sustained energy into my zone which is Mangu and Bokkos through laws and programmes that will impact directly into the lives of my constituents" She said she would aim to give everyone a sense of belonging through inc...
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FAKE NEWS ALERT.

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THE PLATEAU STATE APC YOUTH LEADER HON DANJUMA SELKONG BALI HAS NEVER BEGGED FOR GRATITUDE  OR ASKING FOR KICKBACKS.  HE IS AN OASIS OF CALM. SIGNED ONJEFU ODAUDU MANAGING EDITOR  POCKET NEWS NIGERIA
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PLATEAU GOVERNOR DECLARES PLATEAU STATE MULTI SECTORAL DISASTER SIMULATION EXERCISE OPEN

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By Onjefu Odaudu Jos, Nigeria  The Plateau State Governor Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has declared the Plateau State Multi Sectoral Disaster Simulation Exercise open.  Governor Mutfwang represented by the Deputy Governor of the state Hon.Mrs  Josephine Piyo said " I wish to thank the Plateau State Emergency Management Agency(PLASEMA), our development and Humanitarian partners,local government heads of department, security institutions and indeed all critical stakeholders for the tireless effort they have all put in place in making this exercise a reality" "The most pressing responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property the theme of this exercise: "Enhancing Preparedness, Coordination and Response Systems  From Policy to Practice:Strengthening Sub-National Disaster Risk Management capacity is both timely and relevant" She said across the World communities are constantly threatened  natural disasters caused by climate chan...
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PLATEAU REPRESENTATIVE YUSUF GAGDI SAYS ZONING IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL AS HE REELS OUT HIS ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE GREEN CHAMBER, BACKS GOVERNOR MUTFWANG FOR SECOND TERM IN MEDIA PARLEY.

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By Onjefu Odaudu, Jos Nigeria The member representing Pankshin, Kanke, and Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi who is also the Chairman of the House Committee on Navy, on Saturday 25 April 2026 presented his  scorecard in the  Green Chamber, highlighting his legislative and oversight functions.  The representative gave a critical overview of his performance thus far in the national assembly during an interaction with media executives editors,correspondents,content   creators,social media influencers and others at his country home in Rayfield, Jos Nigeria.  Reeling out his records Gagdi said that he has sponsored 58 bills at the 10th assembly 6 of which have been assented to by the President, which includes the: Conversion of the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, to a Federal University of Education. The  amendment of the Police Act.  The establishment of the Admiralty ...
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Mali’s Defence Minister General Sadio Camara Killed

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Mali’s Defence Minister General Sadio Camara has been killed amid coordinated attacks on military sites across the country , sources told Al Jazeera. The news on Sunday came a day after his residence in the garrison town of Kati came under attack during the simultaneous attacks launched by al-Qaeda affiliate and Tuareg rebels on Saturday. Camara was a central figure in the military government that seized power after back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021. “He was one of the most influential figures within the ruling military leadership and had been seen by some as a possible future leader of Mali,” said Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque, who has reported extensively from Mali. “His death is a major blow to the country’s armed forces.” Haque said attackers carried out a suicide car bomb assault on Camara’s residence in Kati, a heavily fortified military town about 15km (9 miles) northwest of the capital, Bamako. “Kati is considered one of the most secure locations in the country, yet ...
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