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Tinubu names Festus Keyamo to head air mobilisation for his 2027 campaign

President Tinubu has appointed Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo to lead the Directorate of Air Mobilisation in the APC presidential campaign council, according to a statement from his media adviser. The FAAN managing director, Olubunmi Kuku, is named a deputy director. The directorate will handle air travel and logistics across the six geopolitical zones.

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President Bola Tinubu
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Tinubu reportedly launches his APC re-election campaign with a flag-off in Kaduna

The APC is said to have formally opened its 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna, with President Tinubu delivering the keynote address. The full text of his speech has been circulating online. The campaign is reportedly set to move on to Port Harcourt and Maiduguri.

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Daniel Bwala reportedly responds to the NDC's 2027 campaign council list

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has criticised the NDC's newly released campaign council, which features Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Governor Dickson, describing it as filled with content creators. Reports also point to disagreement within the NDC over the council list.

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Black Toyota Prado SUVs, one branded "All Progressives Congress, Government House Abuja", parked on a street in Abuja
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APC youth leaders receive Toyota Prado SUVs for election mobilisation

APC National Youth Leader Dayo Israel has shared a video saying he presented Toyota Prado SUVs to selected youth leaders to support the party's election mobilisation. At least seven vehicles appear in the footage, some branded with the APC logo. Israel also thanked First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her continuing support.

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Crowds in party caps and T-shirts, some holding APC posters, arrive at a stadium in Kaduna
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Supporters reportedly carrying sticks and cutlasses arrive for Tinubu's campaign flag-off in Kaduna

Some APC supporters were reportedly seen holding sticks and cutlasses as crowds streamed into Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna for the flag-off of President Tinubu's re-election campaign. Many others arrived in party caps and T-shirts, carrying posters of the president. Footage of the arrivals has drawn concern online about safety at campaign events.