The Daily Spark

There are strong indications that some Northern political stakeholders are not happy with the current administration ahead of the 2027 general election. Reports emerging on Sunday afternoon say some groups from the North have vowed to teach President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a political lesson similar to what happened to late Chief Obafemi Awolowo in the 1979 and 1983 presidential elections. According to the groups, they are frustrated over economic hardship and insecurity, and they claim the President has not understood the politics of the North after more than three years in office. One of the stakeholders was quoted as saying: "President Tinubu never knew the politics of the Northerners, but he should not worry, we are going to teach him the great lesson of his life." The groups drew comparison with Chief Awolowo, who contested on the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) in 1979 and 1983. Despite being popular in the South-West, he was overwhelmingly rejected ...

As the APC reportedly plans to launch its 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna, many questions are being asked about what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tell the people of the state. Kaduna State has witnessed several painful incidents in the last three years. On December 3, 2023, a military drone incident in Tudun Biri, Igabi LGA, led to the death of over 85 civilians. In September 2024, an airstrike in Giwa LGA also claimed civilian lives. In 2025, reports of mass abductions in Kachia LGA where over 150 people were taken, flooding in Zaria that affected hundreds of residents, and attacks in Kajuru, added to the security concerns in the state. Since May 29, 2023, President Tinubu has reportedly visited Kaduna twice for official and private engagements, including commissioning of a vocational training institute, a 300-bed hospital, and CNG buses. With Kaduna now being considered as the launchpad for the 2027 campaign, residents are asking what new promises will be made to...

A message currently trending online has advised voters who collect money to vote for the APC to also demand their ransom money alongside. The statement, which was shared by NN News Media, suggests that the money collected for votes could be needed later if such individuals fall victim to kidnapping and are forced to pay for their release. The message reads that anyone collecting money to vote for the APC should collect their ransom money as well, suggesting that the money could be needed if they later fall victim to kidnapping and are forced to pay a ransom for their release. The post has generated mixed reactions on Facebook, with many Nigerians linking the comment to the ongoing concerns about insecurity in the country. According to the full report on nnnewsmedia.com , the cleric made the statement while speaking on the state of insecurity and its connection to politics and governance. What Nigerians are saying: Some users say the statement reflects frustration over...