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I genuinely don't understand the fuss about INEC adopting AI for the 2027 election. Everything that can go wrong with the IREV on election day will most likely go wrong whether they adopt AI or not. I would even welcome the idea of using AI to collate the results to its easier than going through one polling unit to another.
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If I inject this picture into my veins I will end up having Diabetes Too Sweet.
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Ayo Oyalowo was clearly not in the room when Tinubu was drafting his Independence speech, because everything he is saying there is exactly what Tinubu did. Tinubu kept speaking as though he were still in the opposition: “I will, I will, I will.” He repeatedly used the phrase “I will” to describe what he was going to do. Three years into his presidency, he did not at any point tell Nigerians what he had done, what he had delivered, or how he had moved Nigerians towards prosperity.
“...We’re the sitting government; we can’t campaign like the opposition. 2027 is about our record, what we’ve delivered, and how we can do more for Nigerians...” - Ayobami Oyalowo, Tinubu/Shettima PCC Spokesperson
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One thing I like about Ayodele Adio is that he is a very, very, very intelligent guy. I rate him highly, and I wish him success at the polls in 2027. He initially campaigned under the ADC for the local government chairmanship in Eti Osa, but as we know, we know how these things go. The APC cheated their way through and made sure they stole his mandate. But that will not be the case in this coming election. Ayodele Adio is one of the shining lights in Nigerian politics today. He is one example of what young people in politics should be. He is focused on issues. He brings clarity to complex issues and breaks them down to the most basic level, making them easy for ordinary Nigerians to understand. The people of Eti Osa are blessed to have someone like this campaigning to represent them in the House of Assembly, and they must make sure this guy gets there.
Just in: ADC House of Assembly Candidate, visited a community and discovered that they hadn’t had light for months so he cleared the Nepa bills and fixed it, His Opposition an Alleged APC Candidate got angry and Used his connections to Disconnect the light
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I rate this man a lot. He should be President but I don't think he will win.
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This picture goes HARD
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With Lagos emerging as the state with the most registered voters ahead of Kano, how will this change the dynamics of the 2027 General Election? INEC: Nigeria’s voter register hits 103 million Top 5 states: 1. Lagos — 7,488,633 2. Kano — 6,570,276 3. Kaduna — 4,662,640 4. Katsina — 3,876,051 5. Rivers — 3,736,434 Thoughts
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What do you think about Mr Peter Obi’s position on Fuel Subsidies?
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No one has monopoly of rascality. Nigerians must not be afraid to defend their votes and I will do everything possible to make sure your votes count. —Mr Peter Obi
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JUST IN: The Kidnappers holding 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have slashed their ransom demand from 1bn naira to 100 million naira.
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With OBI being the candidate of NDC, batists only hope of coming back is through rigging and we must ensure all avenues are closed
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Buhari brought Nigeria’s economy to the verge of collapse, thank God for President Tinubu saved us.
Premium Times
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This guy went on a cooking show and presented an empty plate. I have never seen anything like this before
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Atiku and Amaechi takes the Cheaper Fuel campaign to filling stations in Abuja
Phrank Shaibu
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What happened in Warri two days ago was a big blow to Tinubu and his supporters.
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“In Saner Climes” This is why I stay away from basing my arguments about Nigeria on the so-called Saner climes because what in the Vote Buying is this?
If Republicans win the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2026 Midterm Elections, I’m going to give all adult citizens in the United States of America, $5,000! Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to signing those checks!
Community note
This $5,000 “Trump Dividend” promise was first made in Sept. 2026. Similar prior DOGE and tariff check pledges have not been paid out. It would cost ~$1.2 trillion and require congressional approval. pbs.org/newshour/polit… washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…
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I like that even Bola Tinubu admitted in his speech that Nigerians have not experienced the benefits of his evil reforms yet.
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Tinubu Why?!
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I noticed something about the three broadcasts yesterday. Tinubu’s broadcast was, as many have pointed out, very underwhelming and very insensitive to the plight of Nigerians. He appeared to absolve himself of responsibility for the issues and suffering Nigerians are facing, blaming past leaders while presenting himself as the Messiah Nigerians had been waiting for. What I found interesting about the broadcasts of the two opposition leaders is that both of them criticised Tinubu, but in very different ways. Peter Obi’s broadcast focused heavily on the outputs and lived experiences of Nigerians. He talked about how the country has become increasingly ungovernable and insecure, how child mortality has increased, how life expectancy has declined, and the other issues bedevilling the country. He also promised that if he were president today, Nigerians would begin to feel the impact of his policies within a year, unlike Tinubu, who seems to still be telling Nigerians, after three years, that they will soon begin to feel the impact of his policies. Then you have Atiku’s broadcast, which was much more dynamic. A large portion of it was a direct response to Tinubu’s earlier broadcast. The interesting thing is that Atiku went line by line, challenging almost everything Tinubu had said. In fact, Atiku appeared to have learned one or two things since the last election. This was not the same Atiku who campaigned in the last election. The persona he projected, especially in yesterday’s broadcast, was much more offensive. He was not playing the gentleman’s game. On several occasions, he referred to Tinubu by name without the title, which has obviously upset a lot of Tinubu supporters. He questioned Tinubu’s competence, challenged his ideas, and questioned his promises. At one point, he even referenced Tinubu’s promise of a transport subsidy that was supposed to take effect on October 1, jokingly asking whether the promises had missed the bus. So, in my own assessment of the three broadcasts, Atiku’s was more direct and more offensive than Peter Obi’s. However, I have to stress that the opposition had a very good day yesterday because they completely watered down the impact of Tinubu’s insensitive broadcast.
Atiku Abubakar’s speech today was EPIC. He gave a lot of blows and completely watered down Bola Tinubu’s broadcast today. I like Peter Obi’s broadcast too. It was a good day for the opposition. They have to keep the momentum.
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I love me some Issakaba. But isn't Sam Dede too old for this?
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