Politics - DAILY BLAST https://dailyblastng.com ... To Tell The Truth Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:34:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://dailyblastng.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-Daily-blast-logo-4-32x32.jpg Politics - DAILY BLAST https://dailyblastng.com 32 32 Uyo Reps 2027: Ikakke gains early momentum as Ward 5, Youth Council back bid https://dailyblastng.com/uyo-reps-2027-ikakke-gains-early-momentum-as-ward-5-youth-council-back-bid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uyo-reps-2027-ikakke-gains-early-momentum-as-ward-5-youth-council-back-bid Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:34:37 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63878 “You deserve physical infrastructure, empowerment, good legislation” – NASS hopeful     By Edikan Ataide UYO — The race for the Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives got a major lift on Sunday, August 16, 2026, as Labour Party contender, Mr. Ikakke Bassey secured back-to-back endorsements from grassroots structures in [...]

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]]> (Video) Atiku, Tinubu Absent as Peter Obi, Others Sign Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 Election https://dailyblastng.com/video-atiku-tinubu-absent-as-peter-obi-others-sign-peace-accord-ahead-of-2027-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-atiku-tinubu-absent-as-peter-obi-others-sign-peace-accord-ahead-of-2027-election Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:07:28 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63859 ABUJA — Presidential candidates and political stakeholders have renewed their commitment to a peaceful electoral process ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress Peter Obi among those who signed a peace accord in Abuja. The development comes as political activities intensify ahead of the [...]

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]]> Governor Okpebholo appoints 4,800 special assistants, hails APC supporters in Edo https://dailyblastng.com/governor-okpebholo-appoints-4800-special-assistants-hails-apc-supporters-in-edo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governor-okpebholo-appoints-4800-special-assistants-hails-apc-supporters-in-edo Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:14:49 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63739 Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) and taking governance to the grassroots. Mr Okpebholo made the commitment on Monday during a meeting with APC members from across the 18 local government areas of the state at the Government House, Benin. He expressed appreciation [...]

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]]> (Video) Kill Accord party members, I authorise you to kill them including their wives and children too – APC Senator, Fadhunsi tells supporters ahead of Osun election. https://dailyblastng.com/video-kill-accord-party-members-i-authorise-you-to-kill-them-including-their-wives-and-children-too-apc-senator-fadhunsi-tells-supporters-ahead-of-osun-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-kill-accord-party-members-i-authorise-you-to-kill-them-including-their-wives-and-children-too-apc-senator-fadhunsi-tells-supporters-ahead-of-osun-election Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:55:08 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63735 The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has threatened members of the Accord Party with death, telling All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters in Ilesa, Osun State, that they should kill any Accord Party member they see between now and election day, Saturday, August 15. Fadahunsi, who is an APC figure in Osun State, [...]

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]]> Senator Yayi at 57: The Man, The Mandate, The Momentum https://dailyblastng.com/senator-yayi-at-57-the-man-the-mandate-the-momentum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=senator-yayi-at-57-the-man-the-mandate-the-momentum Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:01:08 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63710 By Segun Olatunji Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, celebrates his 57th birthday today, August 10, 2026, marking another milestone in a formidable political career. The distinguished lawmaker, who currently serves as the Senator for Ogun West and chairs the powerful Senate Committee on Appropriations, remains one of the most recognisable and strategic [...]

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]]> ‘Cheap product from TEMU’ – Former SGF Babachir Lawal mocks Atiku https://dailyblastng.com/cheap-product-from-temu-former-sgf-babachir-lawal-mocks-atiku/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheap-product-from-temu-former-sgf-babachir-lawal-mocks-atiku Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:07:39 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63701 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has criticized the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made the remarks in a Facebook post titled “Kachalla Series Three,” alleging that the ADC [...]

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]]> Osun guber election: Governor Adeleke has failed, prepare to sign your uncle as a dancer – Governor Uzodimma replies Davido https://dailyblastng.com/osun-guber-election-governor-adeleke-has-failed-prepare-to-sign-your-uncle-as-a-dancer-governor-uzodimma-replies-davido/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=osun-guber-election-governor-adeleke-has-failed-prepare-to-sign-your-uncle-as-a-dancer-governor-uzodimma-replies-davido Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:58:49 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63647 Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke, who called on an unnamed politician to give room for a free and fair governorship election in Osun State.   Davido’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke is seeking re-election. On Wednesday, August 5, Davido, held a press conference where he [...]

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]]> Birthday: We’re proud of you – Labour Party celebrates Uyo Reps candidate, Ikakke Bassey https://dailyblastng.com/birthday-were-proud-of-you-labour-party-celebrates-uyo-reps-candidate-ikakke-bassey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=birthday-were-proud-of-you-labour-party-celebrates-uyo-reps-candidate-ikakke-bassey Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:14:39 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63626 By Stanley Akpan UYO — The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Labour Party has rolled out drums of celebration for its House of Representatives candidate for Uyo/Ibesikpo Asutan/Nsit Atai/Uruan Federal Constituency, Mr. Ikakke Bassey, as he marks another year. In a goodwill message released to journalists in Uyo on Wednesday and signed by the [...]

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]]> The presidency tried to intimidate him, we are Christians. Will they insult the Sultan of Sokoto? – Rotimi Amaechi defends Onaiyekan https://dailyblastng.com/the-presidency-tried-to-intimidate-him-we-are-christians-will-they-insult-the-sultan-of-sokoto-rotimi-amaechi-defends-onaiyekan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-presidency-tried-to-intimidate-him-we-are-christians-will-they-insult-the-sultan-of-sokoto-rotimi-amaechi-defends-onaiyekan Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:02:34 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63623 Former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has defended the right of religious leaders to criticise the government, saying they have a responsibility to speak out on issues affecting the country. Amaechi reacted to recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by Catholic bishops, insisting that religious leaders should not be silenced. [...]

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]]> APC founding members in Akwa Ibom cry out over marginalization https://dailyblastng.com/apc-founding-members-in-akwa-ibom-cry-out-over-marginalization/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apc-founding-members-in-akwa-ibom-cry-out-over-marginalization Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:37:27 +0000 https://dailyblastng.com/?p=63596 …support colleagues’ suit in petition to National Chairman   …say Gov Eno’s defection has pushed original members to the background By Nyakno Nelson Founding members of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom State have written a strongly worded petition to the National Chairman of the party, warning that years of sacrifice are being ignored [...]

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