The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will step down from his cabinet position if President Bola Tinubu fails to win both Rivers State and the FCT in the upcoming 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Rivers State governor stated that holding office is contingent upon delivering tangible political results in his operational domain. He specifically noted that by January 17, 2027, he would publicly announce his resignation if the administration loses those two critical territories.

Detailing his political framework for the region, Wike emphasized a cross-party coalition strategy aimed at securing electoral victories across all legislative and executive tiers. While backing President Tinubu’s re-election bid, he also endorsed specific local figures, including Philip Aduda for the Senate and former Area Council chairmen running for the House of Representatives. Wike concluded that failing to secure the capital under his watch would render him entirely unqualified to continue serving as minister.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, which extends the implementation period of the 2025 budget from September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The presidential assent followed the swift passage of the amendment by both the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Key Highlights of the Budget Extension

• Completion of Capital Projects: According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension provides Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with extra time to finish ongoing capital projects.

• Effective Utilization of Funds: The measure ensures that already appropriated funds are fully deployed without interrupting vital government programs or leading to project abandonment due to funding bottlenecks.

• Executive-Legislative Cooperation: President Tinubu commended the leadership and members of the National Assembly for their prompt consideration of the bill, highlighting it as a clear testament to the strong cooperation between the Executive and the Legislature.

In a major move ahead of the 2027 general elections, the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially named Hon. Felix Hassan Hyat as the Director-General of the National Campaign Management Committee for the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The appointments, which were announced through an official statement, are designed to drive the campaign’s “Reset Nigeria” agenda nationwide and secure victory at the polls. Hyat brings a wealth of political experience to the role, having previously served as the Minister of State for Aviation and as the Kaduna State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

To strengthen the operational backbone of the campaign, Governor Makinde also appointed former Minister of Women Affairs Hajia Inna Ciroma as the Deputy Director-General for Administration, alongside Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi as the Deputy Director-General for Operations. According to the campaign organization, this core leadership team combines extensive backgrounds in political administration, grassroots mobilization, and strategic planning.

The newly structured national campaign team will work hand in hand with key party stakeholders, including the APM National Leader and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, as well as the party’s National Chairman, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle.

Complementing the top leadership, a full slate of directors has been assigned to oversee critical operational departments:

• Alh. Hamza Akuyam Koshe has been named Director of Contact and Mobilisation.

• Barr. Mark Jacob will head the Legal and Compliance directorate.

• Dr. Ade Adeagbo takes charge as Director of Administration and Strategy.

• Hon. Richard Ihediwa has been appointed Director of Strategic Communications.

• Alh. Yusuf Ismaila Alkali will manage financial operations as Director of Finance.

• Dr. Emmanuel Dennis is the Director for Volunteers, Special Interests, and Support Groups.

• Alh. Suleiman Hussaini Kankia leads the Security and Intelligence directorate.

• Hon. (Mrs) Toyin Balogun takes over Women Coordination.

• Alh. Umar Bida Ndabrama oversees Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, and Documentation.

• Comrade Armstrong Adah directs Youth Coordination.

• Adeyemi Moyegun serves as Director of Organisation and Coordination.

• Retired CP Babangida Ayuba John joins the security team as Deputy Director of Security and Intelligence.

The campaign organization indicated that additional appointments to complete the expansive national structure will be revealed in the coming days.