I Have Evidence That Tinubu Is 90 Years Old And Sick- Atiku
Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defended his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election, insisting that his age, political history and previous attempts at the presidency should not undermine his constitutional right to seek office. Atiku also claimed that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old and alleged that the […]
Probe Me Over $16bn Power Spending If You Have Evidence, Atiku Dares FG
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged the Federal Government to investigate and prosecute him if it has credible evidence linking him to the alleged $16 billion power-sector expenditure incurred during his time in government. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused the Bola Tinubu administration of recycling old allegations against […]
Atiku’s Proposed Crude-Linked Subsidy Raises Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Petroleum Policy
Nigeria cannot afford another opaque and potentially costly subsidy regime presented under a new policy label. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar should be clear with Nigerians on whether he has a coherent, properly costed and workable petroleum policy, or whether his proposal amounts to political posturing over a policy that has helped restore the fiscal health […]
I Will Restore Subsidy To Cut Your Costs, Atiku Tells Nigerians
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has clarified that his proposed petroleum intervention is not a return to Nigeria’s discredited fuel import subsidy regime, but a targeted measure aimed at supporting domestic refining and reducing the cost of living. The clarification was contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, […]
I Reject The Concocted Results Of The ADC Presidential Primaries- Amaechi
Following widespread reports of voter disenfranchisement across several parts of the country during yesterday’s African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Primaries, I hereby unequivocally reject the results currently being announced by the party leadership. Prior to the exercise, I made it clear that I would only accept the outcome of a process that was free, fair, […]
Ned Nwoko: I Was Promised Automatic Ticket Before Joining APC ( video )
Ned Nwoko, senator representing Delta North, has rejected the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Delta State, alleging that the exercise lacked transparency, fairness, and credibility. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Nwoko faulted the conduct of the primary election that produced Ifeanyi Okowa as the winner, insisting that the […]
2027: Goodluck Jonathan Eligible To Contest for President – Federal High Court
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Delivering its ruling, the court held that the action constituted an abuse of court process and accordingly struck out the suit in its entirety. The court further imposed a cost of […]
Yahaya Bello Wins Defamation Suit Against Natasha Akpoti, Awarded ₦1 Billion
A High Court sitting in Lokoja has awarded N1 billion in damages against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in a defamation suit instituted by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The decision is contained in a Certified True Copy of the judgment dated April 23, 2026. The court held that, based on the preponderance of evidence, judgment […]
Obi’s Praise For North Is Hypocrisy, he repatriated northerners
Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, over recent remarks highlighting northern Nigeria as the country’s most valuable asset. Obi, a leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently stated that development efforts should prioritise the north, citing its vast […]
Tinubu Rejects Senators’ Push for Automatic Tickets, Upholds Governors’ Role in Candidate Selection
President Bola Tinubu has rebuffed a quiet lobbying effort by senators seeking automatic return tickets ahead of the next general elections, reaffirming that state governors will retain decisive influence over candidate selection, a senior Senate source has disclosed. The president met on Wednesday with the extended leadership of the Senate at the Presidential Villa in […]