Politics

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has claimed that Atiku Abubakar did little to secure the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket before emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 election. He recently had his say during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, ...

Power generation companies have said the Federal Government is yet to begin the payment of the N3.3tn power sector debt approved by President Bola Tinubu in April. CEO of the Association of Power Generation Companies, APGC, Joy Ogaji, recently had her say during a webinar organised by the group. According ...

The Federal Government has said that Nigeria might consider retaliatory measures following xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, recently had her say while speaking to the press. Stressing that arrangements are being finalised to evacuate Nigerian citizens who wish to return, Bianca ...

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed reports of the rescue of 360 people abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State. He recently had his say via his X handle, and Nigerians have been reacting. Calling for renewed efforts to secure the release of other ...

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has cautioned against the growing trend of linking criminal activities to ethnic groups. He recently had his say via a post issued on his verified X handle, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing such narratives as divisive and harmful to ...

President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his government will never succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation. He recently had his say through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on Sunday during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian ...

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Nigerians to remain united and steadfast in the face of rising insecurity across the country. He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Expressing confidence that the nation will overcome its current security challenges, Sanwo-Olu said ...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to support efforts to combat terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of violent crime. He recently had his say in Abuja during an inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre as part of activities marking the 27th Democracy Day celebration. Stressing ...

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed allegations that its recently concluded presidential, National Assembly, governorship and state Houses of Assembly primaries were marred by irregularities and the imposition of candidates. NDC National Secretary, Morgan Enekweizu, recently had his say via a press statement issued in Abuja, and ...

Sunday Igboho Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, has urged the Department of State Services and other security agencies to invite Sunday Igboho to disclose the identities of politicians he alleged are sponsoring kidnappers responsible for the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State. He ...

Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima The Presidency has said that significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police across Nigeria. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, recently disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting convened at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. ...

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned against politicising insecurity in Nigeria. He recently had his say during a town hall meeting organised by the Gombe State Government shortly after the official unveiling of the proposed Gombe Super Highway project. Insisting that the security challenges facing the country did ...

Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd). This development surpasses its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd, and Nigerians have been reacting. Confirmed during a performance test conducted by the refinery’s process licensors, the increase further strengthens Dangote refinery’s ...

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has threatened to release the names of politicians behind the abduction of students in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. He recently had his say while speaking to the new executive members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, led by Akinteye Bàbàtunde, ...

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has warned President Bola Tinubu’s administration to urgently overhaul Nigeria’s counterterrorism framework. He recently had his say via a press statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, and Nigerians have been reacting. Warning that terrorists ...

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has welcomed the conviction and death sentence handed to four persons found guilty of involvement in the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church. He recently had his say via a press statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, and Nigerians ...

The Ogun State government has reacted to reports circulating on social media alleging that Fulani herdsmen, Boko Haram insurgents and other terrorist groups are planning to invade the state. The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, recently had his say via a press ...

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has urged aspirants who participated in the NDC’s recently concluded primary elections to accept the outcomes. He recently urged participants to support efforts to strengthen the party ahead of future elections. Speaking during the second National Executive Committee meeting of ...

President Bola Tinubu is set to address a joint session of the National Assembly on June 12 as part of activities marking this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Inter-Ministerial Committee inaugurated on Tuesday to coordinate the nationwide programme, recently made the announcement. According to the committee, the presidential address will ...

The Senator representing the Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Austin Akobundu, has said that the South East stands to gain significantly if Atiku Abubakar becomes Nigeria’s next president. He recently expressed excitement over the overwhelming support shown by the people thus far, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing the support ...