Politics

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has appreciated President Bola Tinubu for his timely intervention amid its dispute with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN. The company recently described the union’s actions as disruptive, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a press statement, Dangote Refinery said that Tinubu’s ...

The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has said that South West will not abandon President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The party recently reacted to a comment credited to supporters of a PDP presidential aspirant, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, that the South West would not re-elect Tinubu in 2027. In a ...

Political economist and activist, Professor Pat Utomi, has said that political parties have lost their voices. He recently revealed that the only strong opposition figures to the Federal Government are a few voices on social media. Speaking at the David Oladipo Leadership Roundtable themed “Nigeria and Opposition Politics,” Utomi lamented ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has refuted reports saying that he intends to step down for another presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 elections. He recently described such reports as a misrepresentation of his new interview with the BBC Hausa Service. In a press statement issued today, his Media Adviser, ...

A former Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, a.k.a Jandor, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Jandor, who defected back to the APC in March, 2 weeks after leaving the PDP, challenged Governor ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he is open to stepping aside for a younger aspirant if he loses the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He recently revealed that it is too early to conclude that he will contest ...

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit seeking a refund of all Rivers’ monies in the Consolidated Revenue Fund released, appropriated and expended by the Sole Administrator, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Justice James Omotosho recently ruled that the Federal High Court (FHC) has no jurisdiction ...

Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has begged Nigerians to stop speaking negatively about the country. He recently revealed that Nigeria is a nation of proud, confident, and dedicated people destined for success. Speaking at the reopening of the renovated National Theatre, now the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the ...

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has come out to hail President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The party recently declared that Tinubu’s government has successfully reset Nigeria’s economy and charted a new course for national prosperity. In a press statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, to celebrate ...

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has said that he wants Nigeria to keep happening to him. He recently had his say amid online conversations about the phrase “Nigeria happened,” sparked by comments from late ARISE News correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who died after a robbery attack at her Abuja residence ...

Political activist Deji Adeyanju has said that Nigeria is showing no visible signs of progress to justify celebrating its 65th Independence Anniversary. He is of the opinion that democracy in the country has been undermined in recent years. Speaking via a press statement issued online, he insisted that Independence Day ...

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Nigerians as the country marks its 65th Independence Day anniversary. He recently urged citizens to remember the sacrifices of our heroes past who dreamt of a strong and prosperous Nigeria that would lead Africa and be a good example to the rest of the ...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged citizens and Nigerian leaders to see today’s 65th Independence Anniversary as a moment for sober reflection on the quality of life in the country. The group recently revealed that the anniversary should not be seen as yet another surface celebration of the country’s new age. In ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to mourn the death of ARISE Television News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday. He recently described the late Sommie as a fast-rising star in broadcast journalism. Speaking ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained his non-appearance at the coronation of the former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He recently blamed his absence on protocol arrangements, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during an interview alongside prominent members of the ...

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the Federal Government is planning a low-key 65th Independence Day anniversary celebration. He recently revealed that the theme of the anniversary celebration would be “All Hands on Deck.” Speaking at the Pre-Independence World Press Conference on Monday in ...

The Ambode Comeback Crusaders have urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to consider former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state. The group recently described Ambode as a proven leader whose first term in office from 2015 to ...

Popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of disrespecting Yoruba culture and the Ibadan people with his “my dear brother” congratulatory message to the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. This is coming despite Obi already clarifying his intention by insisting that ...

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reveal details of the selection and appointment process for the next INEC chairman. The group recently urged the FG to break down how Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s successor will emerge in clear detail. In a new letter signed by ...

The African Democratic Congress Coalition has said that the Obidient movement has a vital role to play ahead of the 2027 elections. The party recently revealed that several Obidients are already embedded in the coalition’s leadership structures. Speaking on Arise Television, a chieftain of the ADC, Chille Igbawua, shared that ...