The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it met the deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to correct the omission of some of its candidates’ names from the electoral commission’s published list ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The party’s National Organising Secretary, Captain Umar Bature (rtd.), disclosed this, confirming that the PDP submitted the necessary corrections before the October 24 deadline.

“Yes, we met the deadline since,” Bature told Vanguard.

He explained that the omissions affected governorship candidates in two states, as well as several candidates contesting seats in the State Houses of Assembly.

Meanwhile, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has alleged that some individuals are working to undermine his governorship ambition in Gombe State.

Pantami, who is the PDP’s governorship candidate in the state, vowed to publicly reveal the identities of those allegedly involved in the plot.

In a video shared on his Facebook page, the former minister said investigations had confirmed the allegations and claimed that considerable resources had been deployed to frustrate his political movement.

“Our investigations have now confirmed that these allegations are true. There is no amount of money or effort that has not been expended in an attempt to scuttle this movement,” he said.

His comments followed INEC’s omission of his name from the final list of governorship candidates for the 2027 election.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his candidacy, Pantami urged his supporters to remain committed to their cause and avoid being discouraged by criticism or the ongoing controversy.

He also expressed appreciation to residents who had organised prayer sessions in support of his governorship ambition, describing their dedication as a source of encouragement.

“You canvassed support, mobilised people, enlightened them and remained steadfast throughout this period. This is commendable, and this is a sign of true piety.

“Do not relent. Do not be angry or discouraged, because you are the ones who will be elevated, provided you remain steadfast in your belief in Allah,” he said.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has been appointed to lead air travel arrangements for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Keyamo will serve as Director of the Directorate of Air Mobilisation under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council.

The President also appointed the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, and Farouk Umar as Deputy Director I and Deputy Director II of the directorate, respectively.

The appointments were announced in a statement issued by Tunde Moshood, Keyamo’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications.

Moshood explained that the directorate was established to oversee air transportation and logistics for the APC’s nationwide campaign activities.

According to him, the unit will coordinate air travel for designated officials and campaign staff, while arranging flights to support campaign events across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

He added that the directorate would work closely with other campaign departments to ensure effective coordination, efficient use of resources and compliance with aviation regulations and electoral laws.

The statement highlighted Keyamo’s experience as aviation minister, noting his efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s aviation industry, improve its international standing and position the country as a leading aviation hub in Africa.

It added that his knowledge of the aviation sector would be valuable in managing the operational demands of the directorate and developing an effective framework for coordinating air transportation during the campaign.

“His familiarity with the operational demands of the aviation industry is expected to provide useful leadership in coordinating the directorate’s activities and establishing an effective framework for air-mobilisation planning,” the statement read.

Moshood further stated that the appointments of Kuku and Umar would strengthen the directorate by bringing additional leadership experience and technical expertise from the aviation sector.

“The appointment of Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku and Umar as Deputy Directors also brings aviation-sector leadership and technical experience into the directorate, strengthening its capacity to address the planning and coordination demands associated with nationwide campaign movements,” the statement added.

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has reacted after a controversial video surfaced online, purportedly showing her involved in a heated exchange with her mother, Rita Daniels.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶