Politics

State chairmen of the African Democratic Congress have blasted the coalition led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark. They recently described the development as a reckless subversion of both the party and Nigeria’s democratic values. Speaking via a press statement jointly signed by the forum leader, Elias Adokwu and ...

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come out to defend his political record. He recently revealed that he has never been involved in election rigging, violence, or any form of malpractice throughout his political career. Speaking via his X handle, Obi shared that he has always believed in ...

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju, a foremost support group for President Bola Tinubu, has said that the President is guaranteed a landslide victory in 2027. The group recently revealed that the election result will deliver the widest margin in the history of Nigeria’s politics. Speaking during a news conference ...

The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Ladi Adebutu, have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, in a significant political development. The endorsement was announced on Monday by the party’s State Chairman, Abayomi Tella, ...

The African Democratic Congress has blasted the Bola Tinubu-led government over its plan to spend more than ₦712 billion on renovating the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The coalition party recently described the planned expenditure as a misplaced priority. Reacting via a press statement, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji ...

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has blasted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his regular defections across Nigeria’s major political parties. He recently revealed that Atiku’s actions are driven by his desperate ambition to become president. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, Wike said that Atiku ...

Human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged President Bola Tinubu to review the fuel subsidy removal. He recently revealed that a review will address the abject poverty currently suffered by most Nigerians. Speaking on a monitored programme on Channels Television, Falana said that “to eradicate ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties against conducting public campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election. The commission recently revealed that such actions are not only inappropriate but also a clear violation of the Electoral Act. Reacting during an interview, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC ...

The Organising Secretary of Omoluabi Progressives, a political group aligned with the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, Oluwaseun Abosede, has said that an APC alliance will not save Governor Ademola Adeleke from defeat in 2026. He recently had his say amid the perceived political tension between ...

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged President Bola Tinubu to address the increasing poverty crisis in Nigeria. He recently asked BAT to fully commit federal resources to social welfare initiatives. Speaking via a press statement, Falana revealed that the responsibility to take concrete welfare action lies mainly with ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has called for more collaboration among all stakeholders to tackle electoral fraud in future elections across Nigeria. INEC recently blasted the increasing violence regularly witnessed before and on election day. Speaking during a chat with journalists, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Osun State, Mutiu Agboke, ...

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has come out to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the continuous execution of the tax credit projects in the state. He recently had his say while inspecting the 49-kilometre Eiyenkorin–Afon– Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin road project under construction, praising the pace and quality of work done. Speaking ...

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to adopt a more proactive approach to disaster management. This is coming following the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, ...

A meeting between the nurses and the Minister of Labour, Muhammadu Dingyadi, on Tuesday, ended in a deadlock. This was due to the absence of key stakeholders, including the Minister of Health and the Head of Civil Service, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to the press, the National Chairman ...

Peter Obi’s media aide, Valentine Obienyem, has blasted reports linking his principal to a coup plot aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office. He recently described the report as “lunacy dressed in propaganda,” and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, titled “Coup Plot Allegation: A Dangerous ...

Son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir El-Rufai, has said that Peter Obi would be more likely to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He recently revealed that Obi stands a better chance of defeating BAT than Atiku Abubakar. Speaking via a post on his X ...

The Federal Government has urged the striking health workers, especially the nurses, to call off the ongoing strike. FG recently revealed that the contentious issues can be resolved through negotiations. Speaking while briefing State House correspondents, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Alli Pate, shared that the ...

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that his principal deserves a re-election like the late Muhammadu Buhari. He recently urged Northern politicians to wait for their turn just as the South waited during the tenure of the late president. Speaking during ...

The Federal Government has said that the charcoal trade is a massive threat to forest sustainability and livelihood in Nigeria. FG recently revealed that the poorly regulated nature of the trade has led to severe environmental consequences across the country. Speaking during the opening of a one-day stakeholders’ dialogue on ...

A two-time member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Abduljabbar Rufai, has said that the party is currently in active talks with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to bring him back ahead of the 2027 general elections. He recently revealed that the move aligns with ...