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…
The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has warned its members against engaging in anti-party activities ahead of the forthcoming National and State Assembly elections. The warning was issued at a closed-door stakeholders’ meeting presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke, where the party resolved to sanction members found supporting candidates of rival political parties….
..Says Nigerians cannot afford to wait until 2027 for relief Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his rejection of proposals aimed at reducing energy costs, saying millions of Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities after years of economic hardship. Atiku, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication,…
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his description of the 2027 political contest as a competition with “thieves”, saying the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) lacked the moral standing to make such accusations. Atiku made the remark in a video shared on his social…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Presidency’s claim that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reduce fuel prices through a production subsidy could cost the Federal Government about N19.1 trillion annually. The opposition party described the estimate as speculative, arguing that the Presidency arrived at the figure by constructing a subsidy model…
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied reports that it is mobilising grassroots support for the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party also dismissed claims that it was working with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) on a mobilisation campaign for…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially commenced its 2027 presidential and National Assembly campaign in Ogun Central Senatorial District, drawing thousands of residents and party supporters across the district. The campaign train moved through the Ifo/Ewekoro, Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Federal Constituencies on Wednesday, with large crowds gathering along major streets and campaign…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has evidence linking him to alleged financial impropriety in Nigeria’s power sector. Atiku’s challenge came amid a renewed political dispute over the alleged $16bn spent on power projects during the administration of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the attempts by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to portray themselves as alternatives to Nigeria’s political establishment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the political records of the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the violence that reportedly claimed two lives in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area of the state. Oyetola, in a statement issued on Tuesday by his…
