I’m ready to abandon my presidential ambition, support younger candidate
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he is ready to step down from the 2027 presidential race if a younger, vibrant and widely accepted candidate emerges under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with newsmen yesterday, Atiku stressed that his ambition is not driven by personal desire but by the need […]
Parties Demand Credible INEC Leadership
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, major political parties have outlined expectations for the next INEC chairman, stressing credibility, neutrality, and adherence to democratic principles. The current INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, is set to complete his tenure by November, the ruling APC called for a level playing field for all parties, while […]
Group Backs Tinubu’s Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim with Confidence Vote
The Minister for Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has been commended for her various initiatives that are strategic to the actualization of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Also, the Minister was unanimously appreciated for fostering peace, unity, growth and development among the women-folk across the nation since her assumption of office and […]
INEC, Police Warn Against Early Campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have warned political parties against premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu said rallies, posters, and media promotions already underway violate Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act, which allows campaigns only 150 days before polling. Yakubu, speaking at a roundtable […]
NNPP Faction Rejects Kwankwaso’s Alliance Claims
Factional National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Major, says the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has no authority to negotiate alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. He dismissed yesterday’s meeting of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Abuja, where Kwankwaso declared the NNPP open to coalitions, as “null and void.” Major […]
Peter Obi Re-affirms One-Term Presidency Pledge
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has restated his commitment to serving only one term if elected President of Nigeria. He said a four-year tenure is sufficient to make meaningful progress if leadership is guided by sincerity and service, not personal ambition. Obi made the remarks via his official X handle today, expressing surprise […]
Kwankwaso Welcomes APC Defectors to NNPP in Kano
Former presidential candidate and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has announced the defection of thousands of Kano State residents from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NNPP. Kwankwaso shared the development in a post on his official X account today, describing the event as a significant moment for the […]
Atiku Abandoned PDP Long Before Resignation — Anenih
Former Minister of Women Affairs and PDP chieftain, Josephine Anenih, has stated that Atiku Abubakar effectively withdrew from the Peoples Democratic Party after his defeat in the 2023 presidential election, well before his formal resignation. Speaking on national television, Anenih said Atiku’s absence from party meetings and lack of engagement signaled a clear emotional and […]
Senate Replaces Suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Chair of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations. Newsmen gathered that She has been replaced by Senator Aniekan Bassey (APC, Akwa Ibom North), with the change taking immediate effect, according to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Recall that Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March 2025 for alleged gross […]
Presidency Denies Targeting Opposition
The Presidency has rejected allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is behind recent disruptions affecting opposition party activities, describing the claims as baseless and politically motivated. Presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga made the remarks yesterday, during an interview on national television dismissing reports that the President interfered with opposition meetings or events, particularly those involving the […]
