Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “politically lazy” over their opposition to his Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Tuesday. The former Rivers…
The battle for the 2027 governorship ticket in Ogun State has taken a controversial turn following a clash between the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and a member of the party, Abayomi Hunye, over allegations concerning the senator’s state of origin. Adeola, who represents Ogun West in…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is confident of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election if the poll is conducted freely and fairly. National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this during an interview on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, while discussing the opposition party’s…
Northern governors and senior members of the Federal Executive Council have intensified mobilisation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, with political stakeholders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory converging on Kaduna. The stakeholders’ meeting, held on Sunday at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Conference Centre, brought together governors, federal ministers and members…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to account for more than ₦126.46 billion in public funds allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for in the administration of elections. SERAP’s demand is based on findings contained in the 2023 audited report…
The Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has urged the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and support the NDC. Kwankwaso made the appeal on Thursday while receiving members of the Fulani Farmers Association at his residence in Abuja….
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has appealed to residents of the South-East to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election, saying she wants to see a better Nigeria in her old age. She made the appeal on Wednesday in Owerri, Imo State, during a visit to the region as part…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed the rising monthly allocations shared by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) as a “money illusion”, arguing that higher naira figures have not translated into stronger economic value or improved living standards. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has cited United States President Donald Trump’s support for domestic energy production and refining as backing for his proposal to reintroduce a targeted production subsidy in Nigeria. Atiku made the remarks in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the Presidency to address questions surrounding the reported forfeiture of $460,000 by President Bola Tinubu in the United States. Atiku’s response followed criticism from the Presidency over his engagement of a US lobbying firm for $1.2 million to promote his interests and…
