Politics
2027: I’ll join any arrangement to remove Tinubu – Jigawa ex-gov, Lamido
An erstwhile governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has vowed that he was willing to join any arrangement to remove President Bola Tinubu from office in 2027. Lamido spoke in an interview on Arise TV as the country’s political arena gets hotter against the forthcoming 2027 general elections. It will be recalled that a coalition […]
2027: ‘Sharks will swallow younger ones up’ – Okonkwo names preferred candidate to battle Tinubu
Keneth Okonkwo, a former Spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has suggested his preferred candidate to battle the All Progressives Congress, APC and Bola Tinubu come 2027. Speaking on Channels Television, Okonkwo believed that those he described as political sharks would swallow a younger presidential candidate, adding […]
Benue crisis: Face insecurity, leave me out – Ortom hits Back at Alia
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has told his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, to stop using him as a scapegoat for the persistent insecurity and humanitarian crisis in the state, saying that obsession with his name will not end the killings. In a statement issued on his behalf by his former Chief Press Secretary, […]
We can’t be distracted by a failed politician – Jigawa PDP replies NNPP’s Ringim
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has fired back at the 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Democratic, NNPP, governorship candidate, Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, over what it described as a desperate smear campaign against former Governor Sule Lamido. This comes after Ringim publicly criticized Lamido’s newly released autobiography, Being True to Myself, and issued a veiled threat to […]
PDP slams Gov Sani’s educational policy in Kaduna
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State Chapter, has expressed concern over lack of proper attention given to state-owned educational institutions by the Governor Uba Sani-led administration. The party said it is “deeply concerned” about the warning strike initiated by staff unions in state-owned tertiary institutions, including Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Kaduna State College of Education, […]
Atiku, El-Rufai opposition coalition seeks INEC registration for new party, ADA
The National Opposition Coalition Group, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA. The opposition coalition is led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The coalition’s application dated June 19, was acknowledged by INEC […]
Coalition: ‘No threat against Tinubu’ – Gov Sani reacts as ADA emerges
Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has played down any sort of threat against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He said that contrary to opinions, the new coalition party seeking registration with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, does not stand a chance to beat President Bola Tinubu. According to him, […]
2027: APC will decide Tinubu’s running mate after National Convention – Secretary, Basiru
The National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Ajibola Basiru, says President Bola Tinubu’s running mate would be decided after the party’s convention which is usually held about one year before the general election. This was as he said Tinubu enjoys an overwhelming endorsement from party stakeholders to run for re-election in 2027 […]
Tinubu accused of handing Rivers political structure to Wike for 2027 agenda
Political activists and the people of Rivers State have expressed disappointment over the refusal or failure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to see June 12, 2025, a day Nigeria celebrated its 26th year of uninterrupted democracy, as an opportunity to restore democratic governance in Rivers State. There were expectations, fueled by speculations, that the President […]
Tinubu has A1 in politics but F9 in governance – Adebayo
The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has described President Bola Tinubu as a maverick in politics but a total failure in governance. He noted that Tinubu could easily A1 in politics but when it comes to governance, he would always score F9. He stressed that […]
