2027: Step down, support Orji Kalu - Cleric tells Bourdex, Nkole

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

2027: Step down, support Orji Kalu - Cleric tells Bourdex, Nkole

Reverend Samson Okoro Elekwa urged Labour Party candidate David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex and Uko Nkole to step down and support Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for the Abia North senatorial seat. He praised Kalu's achievements in development, particularly in road construction and education. Elekwa criticized Bourdex's candidacy as clannish politics and emphasized the importance of keeping Kalu as senator due to his significant contributions to the region.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Lagos agency ends grace period, begins enforcement of parking permits

PoliticsBusiness & EconomyNigeria

Oluwaseun Taiwo•14m ago

Lagos agency ends grace period, begins enforcement of parking permits

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has ended its extended grace period for obtaining 2026 parking permits, beginning enforcement of parking regulations across all operational zones. General Manager Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu stated that the enforcement was necessary due to many customers failing to comply despite multiple reminders. She also warned that customers who default on the 2026 Demand Notices would face severe penalties, including substantial fines.

Peter Obi visits Canadian High Commission, seeks stronger Nigeria-Canada partnership

PoliticsBusiness & EconomyNigeria

Matthew Atungwu•14m ago

Peter Obi visits Canadian High Commission, seeks stronger Nigeria-Canada partnership

Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi called for a stronger partnership between Nigeria and Canada during his visit to the Canadian High Commission. He discussed trade, investment, economic development, and the need to increase women's participation in politics. Obi emphasized the importance of strengthening Nigeria's democratic institutions and expressed hope for continued engagement with Canada's diplomatic and business community.

Tinubu: Effort to secure Trump’s support for re-election has failed – US firm - Daily Post Nigeria

PoliticsNigeria

Matthew Atungwu•15m ago

Tinubu: Effort to secure Trump’s support for re-election has failed – US firm - Daily Post Nigeria

The US-based policy advisory and lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York claimed that efforts by the Nigerian Presidency to secure US President Donald Trump's support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election have failed. The firm accused Tinubu's special advisers of being unhappy with its role in undermining their reported $9 million lobbying campaign. It reiterated that Tinubu's planned meeting with Trump on the sidelines of the UN gathering would no longer take place.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more