Presidency debunks reports of armed men denying VP Shettima access into the villa
The Presidency has denied recent news reports that claimed Vice President Kashim Shettima was stopped from entering the Presidential Villa. In a statement released on Saturday, April 19, the President’s media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, said the story was completely false and made up. Nkwocha said that some blogs were trying to spread lies to create […]
Peter Obi meets Quadri Yusuf Alabu after his release from detention (photos)
Peter Obi, who ran for president under the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, visited 17-year-old Quadri Yusuf Alabi on Friday, April 18. Quadri became known during the election when a photo of him standing in front of Obi’s convoy went viral on social media. Earlier this year in January, Quadri was accused of robbery […]
3 NDLEA officers shot during raid on Abuja building
Three officers from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) were badly injured after unknown gunmen attacked them during a night raid in the Jahi area of Abuja on Thursday. According to NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the officers were acting on a tip-off and went to search an uncompleted building near the NNPC area in […]
Peace deal: US ready to recognize Ukraine’s Crimea as part of Russia
The United States may agree to recognize Crimea as part of Russia as part of a wider peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, according to a report by Bloomberg. People close to the situation said that no final decision has been made yet. Also, the White House and US State Department have not given any […]
Coalition against Tinubu a dead horse, waste of time – Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has dismissed the idea of an opposition coalition working to remove President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Fayose said the coalition is a “dead horse” and a complete waste of time. He questioned […]
Tinubu won’t contest in 2027 – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has said that President Bola Tinubu might not run for a second term in 2027 if he’s truly a smart politician. Speaking on Arise Television’s political show, Prime Time, Datti said Tinubu’s time in power is almost over. According to him, it’s clear […]
2027: You lack credibility to speak for CPC bloc’ – APC Forum knocks Malami
The North-Central APC Forum has strongly criticized Abubakar Malami, Nigeria’s former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, saying he has no right to speak on behalf of the CPC bloc within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Malami had claimed that his group from the old Congress for Progressives Change (CPC), which was part of former President […]
Supporting Tinubu’s second term not betrayal of PDP – Akwa-Ibom Gov, Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said that supporting President Bola Tinubu’s second term is not a betrayal of his own political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at a rally in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Eno made it clear that his support for President Tinubu is a personal decision based […]
PDP needs miracle, Southerner won’t be president after Tinubu – Fayose
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in serious trouble and needs a miracle to survive. Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Fayose said many problems have been building up in the party for a long time and no real effort has been made to […]
Adamawa: Boko Haram hit Hong again, destroy facilities, hoist flags
Boko Haram has attacked another village in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. This time, the attack happened in Dabna village from 10pm Friday to 3am Saturday. The terrorists came with dangerous weapons and explosives. They burned down houses and properties and even raised their flag in the village, claiming control. People in the […]