Ahead of the official 2027 election campaigns, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential flagbearer Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, convened a high-stakes, closed-door strategy session in Abuja with key party stakeholders.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Held on Monday night, the meeting centered on fortifying the party’s electoral structure and harmonizing coordination between the presidential campaign and various state governorship bids. According to an official statement on the party’s verified X handle, leaders reviewed tactical mobilization plans to build a cohesive framework across all ballot levels.

The strategy session brought together roughly 25 NDC governorship hopefuls alongside prominent party figures, including Buba Galadima and state chairmen Mustapha Umar (Kebbi) and Bello Sani Yabo (Sokoto). The gathering underscores the opposition’s aggressive preparations to streamline its machinery ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.

Ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a stern warning against thuggery, violence, and intimidation. In a statement released Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Ani Iniedu, the police declared a zero-tolerance policy for electoral offenses such as ballot snatching, vote buying, and clashes between supporters, emphasizing that both perpetrators and sponsors will face prosecution regardless of their political status.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Furthermore, the Force has officially barred non-state security organizations, including the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), vigilante groups, hunters, and neighborhood watch groups, from participating in any election-related security duties. These groups are prohibited from carrying weapons, guarding polling units, or escorting election materials, with the police stressing that this responsibility lies exclusively with constitutionally recognized agencies. The NPF has deployed a joint security operation involving the Police, DSS, NSCDC, NIS, NCS, and FRSC across all 30 local government areas to ensure a peaceful process. Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has directed deployed personnel to remain impartial and professional while the Force urges the public to report any suspicious activities.

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, have officially married in an intimate, private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, according to statements released by his representatives on Tuesday. The wedding—which follows exactly one year after Rodriguez announced their engagement—was attended by the couple’s five children, bringing an end to years of media speculation about their relationship status. Ronaldo also shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of their hands adorned with wedding rings accompanied by the caption “C ❤️ G.”....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The private ceremony took place in the coastal resort town of Cascais, located west of Lisbon, following widespread rumors that the wedding might be held in Sintra or Ronaldo’s birthplace of Funchal on Madeira. The couple first crossed paths in Madrid in 2016 while Rodriguez was employed at a Gucci store, a meeting she later described as love at first sight. Together, they have built a high-profile global presence, with Rodriguez starring in the Netflix reality series ‘I Am Georgina‘ and managing independent ventures in fashion and media. Meanwhile, Ronaldo continues his legendary football career as a forward for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.