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Why northern Muslims opposed my presidency after Yar’adua’s death—Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has recounted how northern Muslim power blocs opposed the transfer of power to him following the death of his late principal, ex-President Umaru Yar’Adua, in 2010.
Jonathan made…
2027: David Mark may lead coalition battle against Tinubu
Barring any last-minute change, the anti-Tinubu coalition is set to announce the African Democratic Congress as its adopted platform.
Sunday PUNCH also gathered that former Senate President, David Mark, would serve…
Ganduje’s resignation part of ploy to unseat VP Shettima – Borno residents
Some Borno residents have described the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje as Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of a ploy to deny Vice President Kashim Shettima renomination for the 2027…
Party Politics: How Ganduje Was Forced To Resign
Indications have emerged that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was compelled to resign as national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ganduje,…
Wike-Fubara feud: Gov’s supporters clash over peace deal
Supporters of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, have differed over his reconciliation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
While some welcomed the development,…
BREAKING: APC National Chairman Umar Ganduje resigns
In a surprise move, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from his position, effective immediately.Mr Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano…
Tinubu to reinstate Fubara… but with a condition he won’t seek re-election
President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers state — but with the condition that he will not seek re-election in 2027, TheCable can report.
The truce was reached during a…
Tinubu Reunites Wike, Fubara, Rivers’ Lawmakers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reunited the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and members of the State House of Assembly.
The resolution…
Hunger, poverty may cost you 2027 election, Ohanaeze warns Tinubu
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, has warned President Bola Tinubu that worsening poverty, hunger, and insecurity across Nigeria could threaten his chances in the 2027 general election.
In a…
2027: Nigerians are fed up, coalition could unseat APC – Ex-Benue governor
Gabriel Suswam, former governor of Benue and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has declared that the planned opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections poses a serious threat to the ruling All…
BREAKING: Fubara meets with Amaewhule, Rivers lawmakers
Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has met with the suspended Speaker of the House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule and other aggrieved state lawmakers.
Multiple sources confirmed on Thursday evening the…
‘El-Rufai Suffers From Small Man Syndrome’ — Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has tackled Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, over his comment against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking in an…
Don’t pay attention to coalition people… they’re political IDPs – Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu says opposition leaders planning a coalition to unseat him in 2027 are “politically displaced persons” in search of a new abode.
Speaking on…
“Bitter ex-governor on revenge tour” – PDP chietain Okai mocks El-Rufai over 2027
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Usman Okai Austin, has described former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as a “bitter ex-governor on a revenge tour,” accusing him of lashing out at President Bola Tinubu…
‘There’s no shortcut to party registration’ – INEC tells Atiku, El-Rufai, others
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that there is no shortcut to the registration of any political party in the country.
Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…
24 Akwa Ibom lawmakers dump PDP for APC, give reason
Twenty-four lawmakers of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State have dumped their party for the now ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers defected from the PDP to the APC barely three days after…
Exclusion from cabinet fuelling El-Rufai’s attacks on Tinubu – Group declares
The Citizens Collective for Good Governance (CCGG) has accused former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of launching attacks against President Bola Tinubu out of bitterness over his exclusion from the federal cabinet.…
I’ve attended coalition meetings… I may leave APC if Tinubu can’t fix things – Ndume
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, says he may exit the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to fix things in the country.
Speaking on “Prime Time”, an Arise Television programme,…
Lagos LG poll: Don’t take anything for granted, Sanwo-Olu tells APC candidates
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday urged APC chairmanship and councillorship candidates in the July 12 Local Government Elections not to take the election for granted.
Sanwo-Olu, who presented…
SDP crisis: I remain national chairman — Gabam
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, has denied reports of his suspension from office, insisting he remains firmly in charge and accusing unnamed political forces of…
2027 VP Slot Battle: Tinubu’s Successor Tussle Heats Up
Despite the Presidency stating that President Bola Tinubu will choose his running mate for the 2027 presidential poll after the All Progressives Congress convention, the battle for the coveted Vice President…
“Who is Alex?” – Atiku’s Camp Questions Tinubu as Fresh Details Emerge Following President’s Claim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks identifying a Belarusian businessman as his former classmate at Chicago State University have sparked renewed controversy…
2027: APC group mounts pressure on Tinubu to select Dogara as running mate
The North-East Coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups has recommended Yakubu Dogara, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027…
2027 Will Not Be Business As Usual – Atiku Declares
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general elections will not follow the familiar script of past contests.According to Atiku, the…