Tinubu launches Nigeria re-election campaign
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu launched his re-election campaign in Kaduna ahead of the January election. He defended his economic reforms despite a severe cost-of-living crisis.

President Bola Tinubu launched his campaign for a second term in Nigeria's northern city of Kaduna on Saturday, urging voters to back painful economic reforms ahead of the upcoming election. The incumbent faces a competitive race on January 16, 2027, dominated by economic pressures and ongoing security challenges. Tinubu's administration is banking on structural overhauls despite widespread discontent over soaring living costs.










