The Presidency has declared that African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi will be politically defeated in January.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, made the declaration in a post on X on Sunday, expressing confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would defeat the two opposition politicians when Nigerians head to the polls in January.

Dada wrote: “We will retire Atiku and his lying brother Peter politically in January once and for all.”

The statement came a day after President Tinubu launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna on October 24, 2026, ahead of the forthcoming general election.

Tinubu is seeking another term in office and will face opposition candidates, including Atiku and Obi.

The President will run alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, while former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi is listed as Atiku’s running mate. Obi, meanwhile, has selected former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate.

Other presidential contenders include Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who is running with Musa Lawal Daura, and Sandy Onor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), whose running mate is Umaru Babangida.

Former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke is also contesting under the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), with Kabiru Rabiu as his running mate.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and the Rainbow Coalition in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The governor also endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, declaring that the period of political hostilities in the state was over.

Fubara disclosed his position in a video shared on his X account, in which he addressed his supporters and urged them to rally behind the coalition.

The governor said peace had returned to Rivers State and called on his loyalists to support the political arrangement.

“We have made peace in the state, and I am supporting the Rainbow Coalition. President Bola Tinubu is our president and is the one that we are supporting.

“Chinda is the governorship candidate that I am supporting and everybody who believes in me will support,” he said.

Fubara also addressed supporters who might be expecting financial incentives before participating in the campaign, insisting that there was nothing to collect as he had returned to his political family.

“And for those of you who are saying Fubara, we want to collect something before we run, there is nothing to collect, I have gone back to our family, so please wherever you are give your total support to that coalition,” he stated.

The governor urged his followers to embrace the new political direction, expressing confidence that the peace agreement would usher Rivers State into a new phase of development.

“We need to move forward, the time of war is over, this is the time of peace and this peace is taking us to another level. What you miss here you gain in another place, that’s life,” he said.

Fubara further warned his supporters against invoking his name to advance any agenda that could undermine the state’s stability.

He stressed that he would not support any political activity capable of triggering fresh unrest in Rivers State.

“So please, I want this to be made clear to everybody, don’t go and say we are supporting Fubara, no. My position is this, I have said it here and clearly for everyone to hear that I’m not a party to anything that will bring instability to this state.

“I have done what I need to do, and for now we are moving forward,” he added.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after he equalled Mohamed Salah’s record for the most Premier League appearances by an African player, with both stars having featured in 328 matches.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Iwobi achieved the milestone on Saturday, October 24, when Fulham secured a 1-0 victory over Coventry City. The 30-year-old Nigerian midfielder has now drawn level with Egyptian forward Salah on the list of African players with the most appearances in the English top flight.

Iwobi is now 25 appearances away from overtaking former Ivory Coast international Kolo Touré, who made 353 Premier League appearances during his career with several English clubs.

Reacting to the achievement, the NFF’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, praised Iwobi and expressed optimism that he would soon set a new record for African players in the competition.

“The NFF celebrates Alex Iwobi for this new achievement, and we wish him even greater glory. We will be very happy to see him become the African with the most appearances in the Premier League in the near future,” Ikpeme said.

Iwobi also delivered a solid performance in Fulham’s victory over Coventry City, recording 60 touches and completing 51 passes at an accuracy rate of 86.3 per cent during his 73 minutes on the pitch.

The achievement further highlights the midfielder’s experience in football, both at club and international levels.

Iwobi reached another career milestone this summer when he earned his 100th cap for Nigeria during an international friendly against Portugal in Leiria.

The Fulham star has also helped the Super Eagles secure three medals at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), winning one silver and two bronze medals.