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NDC names Obi, Kwankwaso, Dickson to lead 2027 election campaign
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has named its National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, to chair its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, with presidential candidate Peter Obi as co-chairman and vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as co-vice-chairman.
In a post on X, the party announced the appointments saying the council would coordinate its campaign activities and mobilise support across the country ahead of the elections.
NDC National Chairman Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe was named vice-chairman, while National Secretary Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu will serve as council secretary.
Mallam Ibrahim Hussain Abdulkarim was appointed director-general.
The party urged its members and supporters to remain united as it prepares for the elections.
“We call on all party members, supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians to remain united and focused as we work together to rescue our country,” the NDC said.
NDC names Obi, Kwankwaso, Dickson to lead 2027 election campaign
Rivers United suffered their first defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season, going down 2-1 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, on Sunday.
Finidi George's side, however, maintained the top spot on the table despite the disappointing defeat.
Bendel Insurance broke the deadlock in the 48th minute through Freeman Wuchirwe.
Chijioke Mbaoma levelled for Rivers United 17 minutes from time.
Jonathan James secured maximum points for the hosts in stoppage time.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Ikorodu City rallied from two goals down to force Shooting Stars to a 2-2 draw.
Shooting Stars led 2-0 courtesy of goals from Taofeek Otaniyi and Desmond Ojietefian.
The home team, however, rallied to earn a share of the spoils, with Donald Obiajulu bagging a brace.
Four-time champions Kano Pillars bounced back from last weekend's disappointing defeat to Plateau United, earning a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Warri Wolves in Ozoro.
Full results
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Rivers United
Barau 1-1 Kwara United
Abia Warriors 0-1 Niger Tornadoes
Ikorodu City 2-2 Shooting Stars
Kun Khalifat 1-0 Inter Lagos
Nasarawa United 1-0 Enyimba
Warri Wolves 0-0 Kano Pillars.
Euromatch NPFL: Insurance halt Rivers United’s unbeaten run , Ikorodu City, 3SC draw
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NPFL Matchday 10: Tornadoes Stun Abia Warriors, Nasarawa Sink Enyimba as Ikorodu City, Katsina United Stage Comebacks
Niger Tornadoes claimed a crucial away victory over Abia Warriors, Nasarawa United continued their impressive run, while Ikorodu City and Katsina United produced dramatic comebacks in an entertaining Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 weekend.
Sports247 reports that the round, which began on Saturday, October 24, continued on Sunday with eight fixtures producing narrow victories, late equalisers and further frustration for struggling Inter Lagos.
Wasiu Jimoh’s 56th-minute strike earned Niger Tornadoes a valuable 1-0 away victory over Abia Warriors, delivering one of the weekend’s standout results. Nasarawa United maintained their winning momentum with another 1-0 triumph, this time against Enyimba.
Jofrank Istifanus scored the decisive goal in the 23rd minute, building on the Lafia Boys’ impressive 2-0 away victory over Inter Lagos on Matchday 9.
Meanwhile, Bendel Insurance defeated Rivers United 2-1, with W. Freeman opening the scoring in the 60th minute before J. Jonathan struck in the 90th minute.
Katsina United staged a remarkable recovery to draw 2-2 against Plateau United in Saturday’s opening fixture. Victor Dawa gave Plateau United a 30th-minute lead before Jibril Ibrahim doubled their advantage in the 82nd minute.
However, Yusha’u Armiya’u responded in the 84th minute, while Umar Rabiu’s stoppage-time equaliser rescued a point for the hosts.
At the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Ikorodu City also recovered from two goals down to secure a 2-2 Southwest derby draw against Shooting Stars.
Taofeek Otaniyi struck in the third minute before Desmond Ojietefian doubled Shooting Stars’ lead in the 36th minute.
Donald Obiajulu inspired Ikorodu City’s comeback with goals in the 44th and 83rd minutes. Inter Lagos’ difficult campaign continued with a 1-0 defeat to Kun Khalifat with Benjamin 69th minute goal , extending their disappointing run despite changes to their coaching setup.
Elsewhere, Barau FC and Kwara United settled for a 1-1 draw. Anthony Sunday scored in the 40th minute before Goodluck Ogbolu equalised in the 63rd minute.
Warri Wolves and Kano Pillars played out a goalless draw, leaving both sides with a point. Two fixtures remain outstanding, with Ranchers Bees scheduled to host Doma United on 18th November, 2026 and Rangers International set to visit Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on the 25th November, 2026.
Matchday 10 underlined the league’s competitive nature, with away victories, late comebacks and mounting pressure on struggling teams shaping another eventful weekend
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