By Seun Ibiyemi Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the sharp reversal in Nigeria’s agricultural trade balance, saying the development reflects growing pressure on farmers, manufacturers and businesses across the country. Atiku, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has predicted that the President will defeat his opponents by a significantly wider margin in the 2027 presidential election. Bwala made the prediction during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he defended his confidence in Tinubu’s electoral prospects despite…
By David Oluwatosin Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday led the All Progressives Congress (APC) women’s mobilisation and empowerment campaign as the ruling party intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections. The event, held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, brought together APC women stakeholders, female aspirants and members…
By Seun Ibiyemi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as a “joint ticket of corruption.” Wike made the remarks on Monday during town hall interactive meetings with the Rumueme and…
By David Oluwatosin Nigeria’s National Register of Voters has surpassed 103 million, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced, as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the latest figure on Monday at a strategic workshop for editors organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors in collaboration with…
By Seun Ibiyemi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to resign from the Federal Executive Council if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election in both the FCT and Rivers State. Wike made the declaration on Wednesday during an engagement with leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics…
By David Oluwatosin Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to northern-based professionals in Nigeria’s creative industry to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, saying the region should back the administration in the interest of fairness, inclusiveness and national unity. Shettima made the call on Wednesday when he received…
…APM candidate says campaign spending, pollsters won’t determine election …Unveils four-year ‘Reset Nigeria’ agenda in Lafia By Seun Ibiyemi The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has said the outcome of the 2027 presidential election will be determined by Nigerian voters rather than the financial strength of candidates, campaign spending or…
By David Oluwatosin The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned that any attempt to restore the fuel subsidy regime could reduce funds available for infrastructure and development programmes in Northern Nigeria. Yilwatda made the assertion on Monday in Abuja while receiving former candidates of the African Democratic Congress…
By David Oluwatosin Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has rejected claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that President Bola Tinubu provided N50 billion for the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport. Makinde described the claim as false, insisting that the ongoing upgrade of…
