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President Bola Tinubu has commended Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for continuing the development of the Victor Attah International Airport and bringing the project to completion. Tinubu gave the commendation on Friday, 6 November, 2026 during the commissioning of the airport in Uyo, where he praised the governor for his commitment and vision…. The post ‘I Didn’t Hesitate’, Tinubu Reveals How He Approved Int’l Flights For Victor Attah Airport appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Seeks Stronger Electoral Accountability The Justice Development and Peace Makers Centre (JDPMC) has called on electoral stakeholders in Osun State to address the shortcomings identified in the 2026 governorship election and work towards delivering more credible, peaceful and inclusive elections in the 2027 general elections. The organisation also stressed the need for continuous collaboration among… The post 2027: JDPMC Unveils Election Vigilance Dashboard appeared first on New Telegraph.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Igbo people to embrace strategic political alliance as a path to relevance, dividends of democracy, and a secure tomorrow. Speaking during the inauguration of the Abia State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Umuahia on Thursday, Kalu said the South… The post Support Tinubu, Shake Hands Across Nigeria, Kalu Tells Ndi Igbo appeared first on New Telegraph.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) faction loyal to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has boycotted the joint campaign council unveiled by Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia. The development which was witnessed during the event held at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Square, took the center-stage of discussions every nook and… The post 2027: Akume-Led Faction Boycott Alia’s Campaign Council Launch In Benue appeared first on New Telegraph.

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the commissioning of projects and the APC presidential rally tagged #RenewedHopeInAkwaIbom. The President and his wife were received on arrival by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo… The post Tinubu, First Lady Arrive Uyo For Project Commissioning, APC Presidential Rally appeared first on New Telegraph.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shettima’s arrival marks another campaign engagement by the ruling party in the South-South region as it seeks to strengthen its political presence ahead of the polls. Akwa… The post 2027: Shettima Arrives In Uyo For APC Presidential Campaign Rally appeared first on New Telegraph.

The Sokoto State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has endorsed the second-term bid of the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the State Chairman of the Union, Alhaji Muhammad Dikko Binji, and the Secretary, Alhaji Nasiru Sarkin Larabawa, Sardaunan Nakasari…. The post 2027: Sokoto Pensioners Back Gov Aliyu’s Second Term Bid appeared first on New Telegraph.

Why Africa’s newest financial institution must turn energy resources into energy access, industrial growth and lasting prosperity. By Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Chief Insight Officer, World Energy Council Nigeria Former Federal Permanent Secretary and Former OPEC Governor for Nigeria 2 November 2026 The formal establishment of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) by the African Petroleum Producers’… The post Africa Energy Bank: A Defining Test For Africa’s Energy Sovereignty And Just Transition appeared first on New Telegraph.

…Dickson to lead reception for vice-presidential candidate in Toru-Orua The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bayelsa State is set to receive the party’s Vice-Presidential Candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on Monday, November 9, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen its political structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso is expected to be received… The post 2027: Kwankwaso To Visit Bayelsa As NDC Presents Flags, Certificates To Assembly Candidates appeared first on New Telegraph.

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