Politics

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls in the state and the nation on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. He recently had his say via his Eid goodwill message, and Nigerians have been reacting. Urging Nigerians to rise in solidarity with one another, especially the less privileged, Governor ...

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has allayed the fears of abducted teachers’ and students’ family members. He recently assured that his government is making serious efforts to secure their release. Speaking while receiving the state Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, alongside other Muslim faithful at his private residence in Ikolaba, Ibadan, ...

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the abducted Oyo school children will regain their freedom. The pledge was recently contained in his message on the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, and Nigerians have been reacting. Announcing that his administration has intensified rescue operations, stronger school protections and comprehensive care for ...

The Federal Government has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls across Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, recently had its say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing Eid al-Adha as a sacred season that reflects ...

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on his birthday. He recently had his say via a post on his X handle, and Nigerians have been resacting. Describing Amaechi as his brother and fellow patriot, he ...

Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primary. He recently had his say via a press statement posted on X, and Nigerians have been reacting. Accusing ADC leadership of disenfranchising members ...

The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has felicitated with the Muslim community on this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration. She recently appealed for fervent prayers to address the nation’s security challenges and other pressing issues. In her Sallah message released to newsmen, Surah urged Nigerians, ...

Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has warned that conflicting court judgments involving INEC ahead of the 2027 general elections could create uncertainty. He recently had his say via a press statement titled “Nigerian Judges and Lawyers Should Be Prevented From Sabotaging the 2027 Election,” and Nigerians have been reacting. Criticising ...

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed that former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest the 2027 presidential election. The judgment was recently delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, and Nigerians have been reacting. Dismissing the suit that was filed by an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Mr Jideobi Johnmary, ...

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the state secretariat complex will be ready for use by the first quarter of 2027. Recall that the complex is currently undergoing massive reconstruction, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking after a tour of the multiple and expansive high-rise buildings, located in ...

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha. The announcement was recently made by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Nigerians have been reacting. Conveying the FG’s warm felicitations to all Muslim ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State. Prof. Aminu Abubakar, the state presidential primary collation officer, recently announced the results at the party secretariat in Sokoto. Revealing that 69,434 votes were cast out of 69,871 registered voters, Aminu declared ...

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has mocked Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s withdrawal from the 2027 APC governorship race. He recently had his say while speaking with reporters during an inspection tour of major infrastructure projects across Abuja. Throwing his full weight behind the emergence of House of Representatives member Kingsley Chinda as ...

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on emerging as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He recently had his say via a press statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, and Nigerians ...

The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has assured residents of the North-East of adequate security ahead of the Eid El Kabir celebrations scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2026. The army recently had its say via a press statement issued by the Media Information Officer of OPHK, ...

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that the African Democratic Congress must present a competent and experienced candidate capable of addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges. He recently had his say via a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, and Nigerians have been ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared Alhaji Mustafa Sule-Lamido the winner of the party’s ticket to contest the governorship seat in 2027. The son of former Jigawa governor recently clinched the party’s ticket, and Nigerians have been reacting. Affirming Sule-Lamido as the sole candidate, Mr Isa Ahmed, the Returning ...

President Bola Tinubu has admitted that the economic reforms pursued by his administration have been gruelling. He recently had his say at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, shortly after he was declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. Officially accepting the party’s ...

Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has charged youths not to rely only on their certificates. He recently had his say while flagging off the Techrise Cohort 3, a 3-month programme dedicated to empowering 850 youths of the state with advanced digital skills. Speaking to students participating in the advanced ...

Former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dismissed claims insinuating that he is working for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He recently had his say during an interview with Global TV, and Nigerians have been reacting. Refuting the widespread allegations, Kwankwaso declared that only foolish ...