Politics

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said that the death of former President Umar Yar’adua caused the confusion over power rotation between Nigeria’s North and South. He recently had his say during an interview on Arise TV, and Nigerians have been reacting. Defending the NDC’s decision ...

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned aspirants that the forthcoming primaries must be conducted peacefully. He recently had his say via a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, and Nigerians have been reacting. Emphasizing ...

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has visited communities in Barkin Ladi and Bassa local government area. He recently assured residents of government protection and justice for victims of recent killings, and Nigerians have been reacting. Noting that he has been in constant touch with security agencies since the attacks began, ...

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party. He recently dismissed insinuations that he has returned to his erstwhile party, the All Progressives Congress, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing the claims that he is planning a return to APC as ...

The Federal Government has warned telecom operators to improve service quality or face regulatory sanctions. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Emphasising that Nigeria’s connectivity gaps were largely structural and driven by years ...

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned opposition parties against zoning the 2027 presidential ticket exclusively to the South. Atiku’s media aide, Olusola Sanni, recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Warning that such a strategy could pave the way for ...

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has urged leaders to embody the courage required for societal transformation. He recently had his say while speaking at St. Patrick’s Cathedral during the All Knights Day of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, on Sunday. Insisting that governance and knighthood must prioritise the right ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the leadership of Nnamdi Kanu, has declared May 30, 2026, as Biafra Heroes Remembrance Day. The group recently had its say via a press statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, and Nigerians have been reacting. Describing it as a sacred day dedicated ...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is set to run for the presidency as a Peoples Democratic Party candidate. A top official in GEJ’s team recently confirmed to VanguardNG, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the source, the decision to use the PDP followed extensive deliberation over where his chances were ...

Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, has warned against the desperate attempts by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. She recently had her say during her appearance on Vanguard’s political show, “Politics Hub”, and Nigerians have been reacting. Criticizing the APC-led administration, ...

Veteran entertainer Charly Boy has opened up about his confrontation with former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha during the burial of his father, Justice Chukwudifu Oputa. Recall that Charly Boy reportedly interrupted Okorocha while he was addressing guests at the funeral ceremony in 2014. Reacting recently, the entertainer disclosed that ...

Obafemi Hamzat Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 governorship election. He recently made the submission at the APC secretariat in Abuja alongside party stakeholders, and Nigerians have been reacting. Those present included James Faleke, Moses Fayinka, Ganiyu Solomon ...

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has warned business leaders and government institutions against failing to build public trust before crises erupt. He recently had his say while speaking at the Guest Lecture Series of the University of Abuja Business School, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to ...

Goodluck Jonathan The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, May 8, for a hearing in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The suit was instituted by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, who is asking the court to declare GEJ constitutionally ...

The National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, has said that the party is unconcerned about Peter Obi’s defection from ADC to NDC. He recently had his say in Abuja during the ongoing purchase and submission of APC nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 elections. Describing ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the strict implementation of the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP). The group’s president, Mr Joe Ajaero, recently had his say at the inauguration of the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) in Abuja. Urging stakeholders to ensure that the policy delivers tangible benefits ...

Popular media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has stated that Peter Obi would have been better served remaining in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He recently had his say during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, and Nigerians have been reacting. Revealing that Obi was scared to go against Atiku, ...

The Senate has said that President Bola Tinubu will assent to the National Health Act Amendment Bill seeking to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund from one per cent to two per cent of the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), Senator ...

The new Minister of Power, Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has said that the era of repeated national grid collapses and erratic electricity supply will end soon. He recently vowed to end the persistent vandalism of power infrastructure, and Nigerians have been reacting. Pledging urgent reforms to stabilise the country’s troubled power sector, ...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million. Recall that the party had earlier fixed the presidential nomination form at N100 million, and Nigerians have been reacting. Releasing an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ...