Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has criticised the choice of former Rivers StateGovernor Rotimi Amaechi as running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)presidential candidate for the 2027 election.Wike described the pairing as offering no electoral advantage, particularly in Rivers State and the South-South region. Wike made the remarks during…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for whathe described as relying on misleading statistics to mask Nigeria’s economic challenges.Atiku said no amount of “lying with statistics” or creative accounting could hide the realities of hardshipfaced by ordinary Nigerians.In a statement issued on Sunday, August 2, 2026, by his Senior…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded sharply to recent comments by ex-PresidentOlusegun Obasanjo, recalling how he supported Obasanjo financially and personally after his releasefrom prison.Atiku also defended his opposition to Obasanjo’s alleged third-term bid, saying he has no regrets.In a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by his Senior Special Assistant on PublicCommunication,…
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has challenged President Bola Tinubu to visit local communitiesand markets across the country to witness firsthand the impact of his administration’s economic policieson ordinary Nigerians.The party made the call on Monday, July 28, 2026, amid growing public frustration over rising costs andhardship. APM National Publicity Secretary Abubakar Yusuf stated that…
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has nominated Jerry Adams, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The nomination marks the first time in seven years that the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has fielded a Christian as its deputy governorship candidate in…
President Bola Tinubu yesterday described the killing of 30 persons, including women and children, in Naridon Village, Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna, as an unprovoked act of terror against defenseless citizens. The president vowed that those behind the latest mass killings in the area will be brought to justice, declaring that his administration will not…
President Bola Tinubu has warned political opponents seeking to unseat him in 2027 that he will notyield ground without a fight, declaring that all is fair in a democratic contest.Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, while receiving members of the Catholic BishopsConference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa. The President stated, “Those…
The Police Command in Osun has launched an investigation into the alleged attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials in Odo-Otin Local Government Area by suspected hoodlums, carting away Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement, said INEC officials in Osun, who were distributing Permanent Voter Cards…
The federal government is making plans for a new pay rise for military personnel. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to improve their welfare, boost morale, and strengthen the country’s security architecture. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), disclosed the plan while delivering the keynote address at a one-day training and financial empowerment…
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has directed the Inspector-General of Police to produce the self-proclaimed Director-General of the organisation, Adeyemi Adeniyi. The committee ordered that he be produced before the panel by noon on Wednesday. The directive was issued on Monday during the…
