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I didn’t lie about s’court judgement on defection of Rivers lawmakers – Falana tells Wike
Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has responded to Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), over allegations that the former lied against the supreme court. Wike had, during a press…
North will soon decide who to support in 2027 — Baba-Ahmed
Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday declared that the North will soon define its political direction ahead of the 2027 general election. This declaration…
Court Ruling: How Obasa played Lagos Assembly members
The Lagos High Court’s ruling nullifying the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly hasn’t surprised many political observers. Some actors had predicted this outcome after Obasa…
2027: Obidients take stand as coalition plots Atiku for one term, Peter Obi as VP
•to then run in 2031 for President •Why CPC or SDP is a potential platform The Nigerian political atmosphere is awash with speculation about the 2027 presidential election, particularly as it concerns a potential…
2026: Osun West agitators pick Oyebamiji as guber candidate
A socio-political group, Falex Foundation, has picked a former Commissioner for Finance in the state and current Managing Director, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji, popularly…
If Tinubu Can’t Transform Nigeria, No Politician Can – Seyilaw
Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, popularly known as Seyi Law, has stated that if President Bola Tinubu is unable to transform the…
Why votes may not count in 2027 — Buba Galadima
•Says most Nigerians ‘re almost giving up •Leaders not bothered about sufferings of people •The masses must stand up for their rights Buba Galadima, a former political ally of former President Muhammadu…
If Tinubu is smart, he won’t contest in 2027 — Datti Baba-Ahmed
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has advised President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election if he is truly a smart politician. Baba-Ahmed, who appeared on Arise…
No plan by Kwankwaso, others to defect to APC – Kano NNPP chair
The Kano State Chairman, New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Hashimu Dungurawa has said that there are no plans by it 2023 Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and others to defect to the All Progressive…
I Will Work Against Atiku Again If He Runs For President, Says Fayose
A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, has disclosed that the 2023 presidential candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, will not receive his support if he decides to run in 2027. ”I publicly…
Northern politicians attacking Tinubu for relevance – Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said some northern politicians criticising President Bola Tinubu are doing so to gain political relevance. Matawalle also stated that certain northern political…
Valentine Ozigbo sues APC over Anambra guber primary, seeks fresh poll
Valentine Ozigbo, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra, has filed a lawsuit against the party over the outcome of the poll. Ozigbo, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
APC commends Umahi for avoiding rift with Gov. Nwifuru
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi has commended the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, for resisting pressures to engage in a rift with Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Enugu APC suspends Sen Utazi over alleged anti-party activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Uzo-Uwani local government area of Enugu state has suspended former Senator Chuka Utazi over alleged anti-party activities. Utazi, who served as senator for Enugu North from…
Tinubu Will Remain Unpopular Until His Policies Start Producing Results – Shehu Sani
A former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will continue to be unpopular until his policies start producing positive results. Sani stated this during…
PDP Not Ready For 2027 Election – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) does not have a formidable structure to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.…
Atiku, El-Rufai seeking coalition for their selfish interest – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has alleged that a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar and other political leaders are seeking coalition for their selfish interests. Wike while speaking…
2027: Peter Obi is a “Social Media Candidate” – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the chances of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in…
Supporting Tinubu’s second term isn’t betrayal of PDP – Umo Eno
Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, says his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second term is deliberate and not a betrayal of his political party.On Tuesday, Eno, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said…
I wanted outright removal of Fubara but Tinubu saved him, says Wike
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says he wanted the outright removal of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers…
El-Rufai deserves fair treatment after supporting Tinubu – Buhari’s ex-minister Shittu
All Progressives Congress chieftain and former Minister of Communications Adebayo Shittu opens up on his Oyo State governorship ambition, Governor Makinde’s plan to impose a successor, President Bola Tinubu’s chances…
Rivers: Falana demands sack of Sole Administrator for flouting presidential order
Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SANsaid the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas has run afoul of constitutional procedure and flouted President Bola Tinubu’s directives and should be…
2027: Cross River APC endorses Tinubu, Otu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for the 2027 elections, citing “unprecedented performance” in governance at the national and state…
2027: You can’t speak for CPC bloc – Malami tells Al-Makura group
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed claims by Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura’s group that members of the Congress for Progressive Change, CPC,…