A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has said the level of hatred against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election is unprecedented.

Momodu disclosed this while speaking on Tinubu’s chances of winning the 2027 presidential election, stressing that he no longer has the support of the North.

In an interview with media personality, Rufai Oseni, the former presidential candidate said Tinubu first needs to win the mandatory 25 percent.

Momodu also noted that Tinubu must also win a minimum of 25 states to emerge as the winner of the presidential election.

He said: “What he needs to win is first to do 25 percent which is mandatory. It’s about the overall majority, once he can meet that target of minimum 25 states, I don’t see how he won’t get it this time. The hatred for Tinubu is unprecedented.

“The majority of the people are opposed to him right now, including people within his own party.

“The last time he won because he was able to do well courtesy of the support from the North, now he doesn’t have that support, and he doesn’t have it in the South.

“Osun state where he comes from, his ancestral home rejected him last time, and I know they will reject him again.”

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has held a closed door meeting with the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, and Senator Rufai Hanga in Kano State.

Yilwatda made this known in a statement on Sunday, saying the meeting was marked by frank, constructive and cordial discussions centred on the unity and continued progress of Kano State.

He said “I had the pleasure of meeting with the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, alongside Senator Rufai Hanga, one of the foremost leaders of the NDC in Kano State.

“Our engagement was marked by frank, constructive, and cordial discussions centred on the unity and continued progress of Kano State.

“As leaders, we have a collective responsibility to foster dialogue, build consensus where possible, and strengthen the foundations of our democracy. Nigeria’s future will be brighter when we continue to place the interests of our citizens above partisan divides and work together for the common good.”

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, has congratulated Spain for beating Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday.

In a post on his verified X handle, Sowore said it will be the same way to beat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

DAILY POST reports that Spain won the 2026 World Cup following a 1-0 win over defending champions Argentina on Sunday.

Recall that the Spanish national football team, La Roja, won their first World Cup in 2010.

“It happened as I predicted it. The World Cup final I foretold… came to pass. Spain defeats Argentina.

“The same way we will defeat Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Congrats, Spain,” he wrote.

The Berom Youth Moulders-Association, BYM, has rejected a report by the Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, alleging that a gang of “Berom Militias” attacked and killed three herders in the Tanjol community of Riyom Local Government Area of the state on Sunday.

MACBAN, in a statement issued by its chairman, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, had alleged that a militia gang made up of Berom youths had ambushed the herders while grazing their cattle and shot three of them to death while also injuring two others.

However, the BYM, in a counter-statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Rwang Tengwom, refuted the allegations, which were widely circulated on social media platforms by the media team of the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association, GAFDAN.

In the statement, BYM described the report as not only false, baseless, and misleading, but a deliberate misrepresentation of the facts in the attack on the Tanjol community, which Fulani terrorists actually perpetrated.

“The Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM), under the leadership of Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri is deeply alarmed by yet another calculated attempt to distort the truth surrounding the continuous terrorist attacks on indigenous communities in Plateau State.

“A Facebook account operating under the name Gafdan Media Team falsely claimed that three herders were ambushed and killed by Berom people around the Jol axis of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State,” the BYM statement said.

Tengwong stated that the wrong narrative was not only false but a regular propaganda often employed by the terrorists whenever they plan to unleash violence on Plateau communities, to justify such attacks

“This narrative is not only false but is a dangerous propaganda campaign designed to conceal the atrocities committed by armed terrorists while criminalising victims who are defending their communities,” Tengwong stated.

He went on to narrate what he said was the true position of things.

“The facts are clear. On Sunday afternoon, armed Fulani terrorists from Mahanga, a community from which they had displaced the natives from and grabbed, invaded the Jol community in Riyom LGA, launching an unprovoked attack on innocent residents.

“During the assault, Mr. Thomas Damang, 48, was murdered, while Ishaku Pam (22), Ezra Yakubu (28), and Shedrack Danladi (34) sustained gunshot injuries. The attackers met resistance from local vigilantes working alongside security personnel.

“In the ensuing confrontation, three terrorists were neutralised, and five others sustained injuries, forcing the remaining attackers to retreat. Contrary to the false report by Gafdan Media Team, those killed were not innocent herders but members of the armed group that attacked the community.

“This recurring pattern of misinformation raises grave concerns. Every time terrorists are confronted by security personnel or local defenders, certain platforms quickly circulate fabricated stories portraying the attackers as innocent herders while ignoring the innocent civilians killed in the attacks.

“Such propaganda emboldens terrorists, undermines security operations, and frustrates efforts to achieve justice for victims.

“BYM is convinced that the operators of the Gafdan Media Team Facebook account have repeatedly demonstrated knowledge and narratives that align with the interests of terrorist groups operating in Plateau State. This pattern warrants urgent investigation.

“We call on the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to immediately identify, investigate, and prosecute those behind this platform. Information warfare is an integral part of modern terrorism, and individuals who deliberately spread falsehood to shield violent criminals must be held accountable under the law.

“We also call on the Federal Government, the National Human Rights Commission, civil society organisations, the international community, and global media to pay close attention to the coordinated campaign of disinformation surrounding the Plateau crisis.

“The manipulation of facts not only denies justice to victims but also enables the continuation of attacks against vulnerable communities.”

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has commended Nigerian troops for foiling the attempted abduction of students at the Federal Government Girls College, FGGC, Monguno, Borno State, describing the successful operation as the greatest birthday gift he could receive.

Obi made the remarks in a statement posted on his official social media page on July 19, the same day he marked his birthday, following the failed kidnapping attempt at the school.

According to him, the swift response by troops prevented what could have become another major tragedy in the country’s education sector and demonstrated the capability of security personnel when adequately supported.

“As I mark my birthday today, this successful rescue effort is a gift that gladdens my heart — a reminder that, despite our challenges, there are still men and women who stand daily in defence of our nation and its future,” Obi said.

The former Anambra State governor praised the soldiers for what he described as their courage, patriotism and professionalism in repelling the attackers before any student was abducted.

“I wish to extend my profound appreciation and highest commendation to the gallant members of our Armed Forces who successfully thwarted a grave kidnapping attempt at the Federal Government Girls College, Monguno, Borno State,” he stated.

Obi said the incident reinforces the need for schools to remain safe environments for learning, stressing that no Nigerian child should have to fear violence or abduction while pursuing education.

He urged the Federal Government to strengthen security by adopting a more proactive, intelligence-driven approach capable of preventing attacks before they occur.

According to him, security agencies should be provided with adequate resources, improved welfare and modern technology to enhance their operational effectiveness.

“Our security agencies must be provided with the necessary resources, motivation, and modern technology to detect and prevent threats before they occur,” he added.

Obi also sympathised with the students, their families and the FGGC Monguno community while urging Nigerians to continue supporting security personnel in the fight against insecurity.

The commendation followed Saturday’s attempted attack on FGGC Monguno, where troops of Operation HADIN KAI repelled suspected ISWAP fighters who attempted to abduct students from the school.