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Forget 2027 Campaign In Kogi, No Opposition Here — Yahaya Bello Tells Tinubu
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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not need to campaign in Kogi State ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) faces no opposition in the state.
Bello made the remark on Saturday during a solidarity rally organized by the APC in Kogi State. The event, attended by top party officials and supporters, was aimed at reaffirming support for President Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo.
Speaking before a cheering crowd, Bello assured the president that Kogi remains firmly loyal to the ruling party and would deliver overwhelming votes to the APC in the next election.
“Your Excellency, Mr. President, you don’t even need to come to Kogi State to campaign in 2027,” Bello said.
“Don’t stress yourself trying to campaign here for a second term. There is no opposition in Kogi State.”
The former governor, who described Kogi as the political “lion’s den” of the APC in the North Central region, said those challenging the ruling party in the state were insignificant compared to the massive grassroots support Tinubu enjoys.
“Those who are making noise somewhere have not seen the lion,” he added. “Congratulations, Mr. President. Every great nation must have a leader that people can rally around. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is that leader the one we will all continue to follow even after his second term in office.”
Bello’s comments highlight the dominance of the APC in Kogi politics since the party took control of the state in 2016. Under his leadership as governor, the APC consolidated its grip on power, winning both state and federal elections in successive cycles.
He credited President Tinubu’s leadership and policies for strengthening the party’s unity and appeal nationwide, particularly among young Nigerians and political stakeholders in Kogi.
“Kogi people are grateful for the president’s visionary leadership. We see the reforms, we feel the impact, and we are confident in his direction,” Bello said.
Bello’s declaration comes as the political atmosphere begins to heat up ahead of the 2027 elections, with President Tinubu expected to seek re-election. The statement also underscores the growing confidence among APC leaders who believe the president’s economic and governance reforms will translate into political gains.
President Tinubu, since assuming office in 2023, has implemented far-reaching policies such as the removal of fuel subsidies, the introduction of student loan programs, and the unification of the foreign exchange rate initiatives aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s economy for growth.
While these policies have sparked mixed reactions, party loyalists like Yahaya Bello argue that the president’s decisions are necessary sacrifices for long-term national progress.
The Federal Government has endorsed a new examination fee of N50,000 for candidates sitting the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), effective from 2027.
The approval was conveyed in a statement dated June 18 and signed by the Director of Senior Secondary Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, Adeniji Ibrahim. According to the statement, the decision followed a request by WAEC for an upward review of the SSCE registration fee for candidates from 2027.
The new fee represents an 82 per cent increase from the current registration fee of N27,500. Ibrahim explained that the decision stemmed from a meeting held on March 31, 2026, between the Minister of Education and examination bodies, where the need to review examination fees was discussed.
He stated that the Minister directed both WAEC and NECO to adopt a uniform examination fee for the conduct of their SSCE examinations.
You may recall that at a meeting of examination bodies held with the Honourable Minister of Education on March 31, 2026, where the need for an upward review of examination fees was discussed, the Honourable Minister directed that WAEC and NECO should adopt a uniform fee for the conduct of WAEC and NECO SSCE,” the statement read.
“Consequently, I am directed to convey the Honourable Minister of Education’s approval of the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) only as the new examination fee per candidate, with effect from NECO SSCE (Internal), 2027.”
The ministry also directed that the approval be communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
Confirming the development, the Ministry of Education’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, told TheCable that the Federal Government had approved the upward review of the examination fees.
“I can confirm the approval of an upward review of the examination fees. I spoke with the director in charge a few minutes ago and he said the approval was done,” she said.
An Iranian newspaper has published a controversial list naming former U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and several European leaders as alleged targets for revenge following the killing of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
The publication is linked to hardline elements in Iran but it is not clear whether the list reflects official Iranian government policy.
The report comes amid heightened tensions after Khamenei’s death and follows renewed vows of retaliation by Iran’s current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has publicly promised revenge for his father’s assassination.
The newspaper’s publication has raised international concern, with analysts warning that such inflammatory rhetoric could further escalate the already volatile security situation in the Middle East. While the list has attracted widespread attention, there has been no official confirmation that it represents an operational threat or an approved policy of the Iranian government.
The development comes as tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and their allies remain at one of their highest levels in recent years, with governments closely monitoring the situation for any signs of further escalation.
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Military identifies Army lieutenant who paid supreme sacrifice in rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, teachers
Military sources have confirmed the death of an Army officer, Lieutenant F.A. Isaac, during the operation that rescued 44 abducted pupils and teachers from the Old Oyo National Park.
The victims were rescued on July 10, 2026, in a coordinated operation involving security agencies after spending several days in captivity.
According to the sources, Lieutenant Isaac was killed in the line of duty during the rescue mission and was buried the same day.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier confirmed that the military recorded a casualty during the operation.
Sources said Lieutenant Isaac was among the officers leading efforts to rescue the abducted pupils and teachers when he was fatally wounded.
The pupils and teachers were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on or about June 6, 2026, before their eventual rescue by security operatives.
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