Tinubu Retains Shettima as Running Mate; Benue and Plateau Attacks Claim 27 Lives

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election, ending weeks of speculation over the APC ticket. At least 27 people have been killed in fresh attacks across communities in Benue and Plateau states, plunging families into mourning and highlighting the depth of Nigeria’s security crisis. These developments raise questions about the APC’s election strategy and the federal government’s ability to curb violence ahead of the polls.

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