Today’s Headlines: 2027: Ex-Minister Hails Turnout at Kaduna Rally; EWOTGT Promotes Women in Sports

Former Defence Minister and ex-Jigawa State governor, Badaru Abubakar, praised the large turnout at President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign flag-off rally in Kaduna, describing it as evidence of strong support for the president’s re-election. Badaru, who serves as Director-General of Arewa for Asiwaju, said the movement exceeded its mobilisation target, reflecting the commitment of members and supporters across Northern Nigeria.

He commended the movement’s coordinators and mobilisation teams for their efforts in ensuring the rally’s success, while thanking supporters who travelled from different locations to attend. Badaru said the turnout demonstrated the strength of the movement’s structures across the North and pledged to sustain grassroots engagement and expand mobilisation for Tinubu’s second-term bid.

The Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo Toyota Golf Tournament will hold on November 13 and 14 at Smokin Hills Golf Resort in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, with the aim of promoting women’s participation in sports. Organised by Toyota Nigeria Limited, the tournament will feature professional golfers on Friday and amateur male and female golfers on Saturday.

The competition honours the late Chief (Mrs) Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo and will feature the “Amiable Woman of the Tournament” award to encourage female participation in golf. A ₦10m prize has also been earmarked for any golfer who achieves a hole-in-one, while the event will conclude with a gala night and prize presentation.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has warned supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that opposition parties have upgraded their campaign strategies from Facebook and Twitter to Artificial Intelligence (AI) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the flag-off of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Kaduna, Sani urged party supporters to remain vigilant and challenged African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to present his record of achievements, particularly in road construction during his time as Vice President.

Sani praised Tinubu’s administration for ongoing road projects, including the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road and the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway, while expressing confidence that voters in Northern Nigeria would support the president’s re-election. The Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, also said the party would campaign on its record in infrastructure, healthcare, education and human capital development, expressing confidence in Tinubu’s return to office in 2027.

Como continued their impressive run following their 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester United with a 2-0 win against Sassuolo in Serie A on Saturday. Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas scored both goals in the second half, helping Cesc Fabregas’s side climb to fourth place, just two points behind leaders Inter Milan.

Douvikas has now scored five goals in his last four matches and eight across all competitions this season. Como, who qualified for European competition for the first time in their history last season, will look to maintain their momentum as Roma and Lazio prepare to challenge for the league summit in their respective matches.

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