2027: Nigerians express mixed reactions over possible Obi–Kwankwaso ticket
Talk about a possible joint ticket between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso for the 2027 election is causing different reactions across Nigeria. It will be recalled that in the 2023 election, Obi contested under the Labour Party, while Kwankwaso ran as the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party. Recently, Kwankwaso met with leaders of […]
‘You’re APC mole, can’t bully me’ – Nafiu Bala replies Kwankwaso as ADC crisis deepens
A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has responded strongly to comments made by Rabiu Kwankwaso over the ongoing crisis in the party. Reports say the ADC, which is currently home to several opposition figures planning to challenge Bola Tinubu in 2027, has been facing serious internal leadership problems. The crisis […]
2027: Group to stage ‘200 million man rally’ for Goodluck Jonathan’s return
The Goodluck Nigeria Movement (GNM), a political pressure group, has revealed plans to organize a nationwide ‘200 million man’ rally to convince former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made in a statement signed by Dr. Derek Omoleh, the group’s Director of Strategic Communications. The group argued that […]
BREAKING: ‘We support INEC’ – ADC state chairmen back delisting of David Mark leadership
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership crisis worsened as state chairmen of the party publicly supported INEC’s decision to remove the David Mark-led leadership. Abia State ADC Chairman, Don Norman Obinna, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. He confirmed that the state chairmen have distanced themselves from both the David […]
Niger Assembly mourns Kebbi Speaker, Mohammed Usman Ankwai
The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly and Treasurer of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin Daji, has expressed grief over the death of Kebbi State House of Assembly Speaker, Mohammed Usman Ankwai. In a statement released in Minna by Acting Head of Media and Public Relations, […]
FCT: Wike visits site of collapsed hotel, orders arrest of owner, contractor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has visited the site of a collapsed building known as Ugo West Hotel in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and directed that the owner and contractor be arrested immediately. Wike arrived at the location after reports of the incident and expressed anger over what happened, describing the collapse as […]
Ex-Nigerian VP Osinbajo appointed adviser to Africa CDC Director General
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as a senior strategic adviser to its Director-General, Jean Kaseya. In a statement released on Monday, the agency said the appointment comes at an important time as it continues to promote its Africa Health Security and Sovereignty agenda. […]
ADC crisis: Tinubu, Amupitan working to destroy opposition, democracy – Atiku’s aide
Paul Ibeh, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of working together to weaken opposition parties and damage democracy in Nigeria. His comments come at a time when INEC has refused to recognize the leadership of David Mark in […]
Why I attended ADC unveiling – Nafiu Bala claims David Mark was imposed
Nafiu Bala, a factional national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has explained why he attended the meeting where an interim leadership led by David Mark was introduced in July 2025. The event marked the start of an internal crisis within the party, which later split into two groups led by Bala and Mark. […]
Nigeria devolving into one-party state — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed concern that Nigeria’s democracy may be weakening, suggesting the country could be moving toward a one-party system. In a newsletter titled ‘The Business of Governance,’ Makinde said that people who oppose the idea of a one-party Nigeria are facing intimidation, while opposition groups are being sidelined. He warned […]