‘Cheap product’, Babachir Lawal mocks Atiku’s presidential bid
..Slams ADC, threatens legal action over Adamawa candidate substitution By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal […]
Igbo leaders warns against suppression of opposition, says it destroys democracy
The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), an elite assembly of Southeastern Nigerian intellectuals, traditional rulers and stakeholders, has condemned what it calls the systematic suppression of the opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections…
2027: Why I picked Bintu Konto as running mate – LP Presidential Candidate
Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, has explained that the selection of Hajja Bintu Konto as his running mate for the 2027 election was driven solely by competence and national interest.
Photos: Makinde meets rescued Oriire victims at military hospital
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, in the company of a senior medical officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Moses Azuoru, on Saturday visited the rescued Oriire kidnap victims at the 2nd Division medical centre where they have been receiving treatment after their release.
‘Our people interested in choosing leaders’ – Okpebholo commends voters’ turnout in Edo LG election
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Saturday, described voters turnout in the local government elections as encouraging
School Abductions: Focus on security, not reelection campaign, Atiku counsels Tinubu
‘Nigerians expected a commander-in-chief leading from the front. Following the successful rescue operation, the president ought to have immediately addressed the nation alongside his defence chiefs’
2027: Inside ADC’s battle for control
Outside the courtroom, one question lingered long after the lawyers had left. Who really controls the ADC structures?
Police restrict movement over Edo LG election
Police have restricted movement from 12 midnight to 6 pm across Edo state as a result of today’s local government area election.
Emir of Ilorin gives royal blessings to candidates backed by Gov Abdulrazaq
The Emir of Ilorin offered royal blessings for the candidates of the APC, hinging his backing on the good standing of Governor AbdulRazaq
2027: Tinubu settles for Shettima as party beats INEC deadline
….We’re not afraid, Tinubu going in with 12m bloc votes – APC By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that the party is not threatened by opposition propaganda ahead of the 2027 general election, saying President Bola Tinubu is going into the race with […]
Insecurity: ‘Tinubu has tried his best but needs to rest’ – Peter Obi
Responding to Adeboye’s recent comments on Tinubu’s handling of insecurity, Obi said the respected cleric’s assessment was accurate.
Why APC govt wants to hold El-Rufai until after 2027 election – ADC
El-Rufai is currently facing charges of alleged financial misconduct instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over his tenure as Kaduna State governor.
EBONYI 2027: Why I’ll serve one term, crush poverty — Odii, PDP gov candidate
I have told God and myself that I want to be the first governor who will not seek re-election after four years. I have already packaged everything I want to achieve for Ebonyi within that time-frame. Within two years, my achievements will speak for themselves, and the people themselves will see the transformation
Reps session turns rowdy as Abbas stops bid to invite Tinubu
Reps raise concerns over poor budget implementation, delayed releases to MDAs By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Wednesday after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas stopped an attempt by a lawmaker to invite President Bola Tinubu to appear before the chamber over the implementation of the 2025 budget. […]
Kano people not xenophobic: Kwankwaso rejects Modu Sheriff’s dismissal of Obi’s Northern appeal
The former Kano State governor urged Sheriff to concentrate on addressing the security and humanitarian challenges confronting Borno State rather than making what he described as divisive political comments.
ADC, ICPC clash over El-Rufai’s hospital visit, detention conditions
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, yesterday traded accusations over the hospital visit and detention conditions of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
