Politics

Former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola has said that the Accord Party is a better platform for Governor Ademola Adeleke to seek re-election. He recently revealed that the Accord Party is a better option for the Governor than the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking during an interview on a private ...

The Nafiu Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has disowned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s party registration in Adamawa. The coalition recently insisted that Atiku is not yet a recognised member of the party. Reacting after Atiku publicly collected his ADC membership card at Jada 1 Ward in ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He recently joined the coalition officially, and he is now expected to align with the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Announcing his latest decision via his X handle, Atiku posted a picture of himself holding his ...

The African Democratic Congress has expressed optimism that it will emerge as a dominant force in the 2027 general elections. ADC recently revealed that the party can be a force to be reckoned with, whether or not it has serving governors in its fold. Speaking during an interaction with journalists ...

At least 100,000 police officers attached to VIPs and politicians have been withdrawn and redeployed to core policing duties. The officers will help with counter-insurgency operations, as part of a strategy to end terrorist attacks across Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu ordered the withdrawal of police officers at a security meeting ...

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has addressed the rising insecurity in Nigeria. This comes following recent attacks on churches that left several worshippers dead and others kidnapped. Speaking on Sunday at the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service, Oyedepo expressed deep concern over the present state ...

President Bola Tinubu has met with the nation’s Service Chiefs amid rising insecurity across Nigeria. He was recently involved in an extended security meeting with the experts at the State House, Abuja. The high-level session, which was still ongoing at press time, had in attendance the Chief of Army Staff, ...

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that Nigeria will overcome its insecurity challenges. She recently revealed that the country will remain indivisible against all odds, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking at the Thanksgiving service for the investiture and presentation of Most Rev. Sunday Onuoha as Archbishop on ...

Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Senator Dino Melaye to stop parading himself as a member of the party. The party recently revealed that Dino Melaye is not an ADC member, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking to the press in Lokoja, Kogi ADC Public ...

The Niger State Government has confirmed the abduction of an unverified number of pupils and staff from St. Mary’s School in the Papiri area of Agwara Local Government. The government recently described the incident as very distressing and avoidable. In a press statement issued by the Secretary to the State ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, GEJ, has said that Nigeria’s democracy is being stifled by reckless political behaviour. He recently warned that politics should never be reduced to a playground for unruly conduct. Speaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event that also doubled as a ...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 concession of defeat to late Muhammadu Buhari. He recently described the moment as a decision that saved Nigeria from plunging into crisis. Speaking at the 10th anniversary dinner of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, an event that also doubled as a celebration ...

The United States House Subcommittee on Africa have held a public hearing to review President Donald Trump’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. Recall that the status immediately placed the country under increased scrutiny for alleged religious freedom violations. The hearing, chaired by Representative Chris Smith, ...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected calls by the factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Turaki, SAN, for the US President Donald Trump’s intervention in Nigeria. He recently insisted that the nation’s democracy is not under threat, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the abduction of college students in Kebbi State. The group recently urged the Federal Government to take urgent action to halt rising insecurity. In a press statement issued in Abuja, NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said that the incident was shocking, especially given ...

The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) worldwide has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally in line with international and Nigerian Court rulings. The group recently revealed that any further prosecution or detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu under an unconstitutional law is illegal and morally ...

The Olu of Orile Kemta in Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuosho, has blasted former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, for insulting Olusegun Obasanjo. He recently slammed Fayose for abusing the former president, who was the special guest of honour during Fayose’s 65th birthday celebration held last week in Lagos. ...

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has blasted the newly declared factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Tanimu Turaki, for calling on foreign powers to intervene in Nigeria’s domestic affairs. APC recently described the call as dangerous and unpatriotic, and Nigerians have been reacting. In a press statement, ...

President Bola Tinubu has assured citizens that his government will keep implementing initiatives to support the people. He recently revealed that his pledge is part of his administration’s broader economic recovery agenda. Speaking at the 10th General Assembly of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) held at the ...

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose insulted him after he attended his 65th birthday in Lagos last week. He recently shared the insulting and abusive “Thank You” text message he received from the PDP politician, and Nigerians have been reacting. The SMS, made ...