Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule, Minister of Information Idris Mohammed, and other political heavyweights of the All Progressives Congress have begun mobilisation to deliver the highest number of votes from the North Central region for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in the January 16, 2027 presidential election.

This comes as Akume on Friday inaugurated the mobilisation forum led by Arc. Sonny Echono in Abuja.

According to Akume, the principal objective was to canvass support and mobilise a massive turnout for the President in the 2027 election.

He noted that the North Central’s objective was to deliver the highest regional vote total for the President.

On his part, Sule described the forum as a timely and necessary political vehicle.

Governor Sule observed that the challenges ahead of the 2027 election were gradually receding, adding that the latest voter register indicated strong support for the APC in the North Central.

He expressed confidence that the region would deliver the highest number of votes for the President.

Also, Idris described the movement as the first of its kind.

According to the convener of the forum, Echono, the conversation was no longer simply about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would win the North Central, but about the region positioning itself to deliver the highest number of votes to the President in the 2027 election.

Two Nigerian cricket talents, Prosper Useni and Elijah Saturday Jimmy, are set for a new international challenge after being drafted into the Zimbabwe National Premier League (NPL) T20 Blast 2026.

Sports247 reports that the Nigerian duo will represent different franchises when the competition gets underway, giving both players an opportunity to showcase their abilities on the Zimbabwean domestic stage.

Useni has been drafted by Mbizo, while Jimmy will join Queens for the upcoming campaign.

The two players are expected to join their respective teams in Harare as preparations intensify ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to begin on October 8, 2026.

For Useni and Jimmy, the opportunity represents another step in their respective cricket journeys, with the NPL T20 Blast providing a competitive environment in which they can test themselves against established players and emerging talents from across the region.

Useni’s inclusion with Mbizo will see him take on a new challenge as he adapts to the demands of T20 cricket in Zimbabwe, while Jimmy will be looking to make a strong impression with Queens.

The presence of the two Nigerians also provides another indication of the growing opportunities available to Nigerian cricket players beyond the domestic scene.

Their participation in Zimbabwe offers valuable international exposure and the chance to gain experience in a different cricketing environment.

With the tournament set to commence on October 8, both players will be hoping to settle quickly into their respective squads and contribute to their teams’ campaigns.

For Mbizo, Useni will be expected to bring his skills and energy to the franchise, while Queens will look to Jimmy to make a meaningful contribution throughout the competition.

As the NPL T20 Blast 2026 approaches, attention will turn to how the Nigerian duo perform once the action begins in Zimbabwe.

Their participation will be closely followed by cricket fans in Nigeria, with Useni and Jimmy carrying the hopes of their supporters as they embark on this latest international assignment.

The upcoming campaign therefore represents more than just another domestic tournament for the pair; it is an opportunity to gain valuable experience, compete at a higher level and continue building their profiles in the international cricket landscape.