admin Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for taking a three-week holiday in Europe. In a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku said Tinubu’s absence from the country during a time of widespread hardship revealed a ‘disturbing vacuum of political leadership’.
Salihu Lukman, a public affairs analyst and opposition party chieftain, has stated why opposition parties should unify behind a single presidential candidate to defeat incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the January 16, 2027 presidential election. In a message issued over the weekend, Lukman warned that opposition leaders’ divisions will be their Achilles heel. According … Read more
Indigenes and residents of Iriamogu Village in Dindi-Ihiagwa Autonomous Community, Owerri West LGA, Imo State, have urged State Governor Hope Uzodinma to intervene immediately in what they call the devastating environmental impact of dredging activities along the Otammiri River waterfront. Residents have expressed fear that the purported degradation could harm lives, destroy farmlands and infrastructure, … Read more
According to the Central Bank of Nigeria, remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators, or IMTOs, totalled $947 million in July 2026. According to the apex bank, this is the greatest monthly influx recorded through legitimate channels. The CBN stated that the remittance influx demonstrates progress toward the US$1 billion monthly target established by its … Read more
The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) objection against the August 22 local government elections in the state, claiming that the party was given an adequate opportunity to participate in the electoral process. The commission also rejected the PDP’s alleged threat to seek legal redress, stating that the … Read more
Following recent terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto states, senators from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have asked for immediate action on the State Police Bill through the Northern Senators Forum. The senators encouraged the federal government, state governors, and state legislatures to promptly address the bill, which is awaiting … Read more
Solomon Wombo, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Logo-Ukum-Katsina Ala Federal Constituency, has revealed that 22 dead had been found as a result of an attack on Mbaterem towns in Benue State’s Ukum LGA. Armed herders reportedly attacked the settlements of Ayaba, Ukpen, Bom, Abaoajio, and Yina at 5 a.m. on Sunday, … Read more
Alhaji Kawu Baraje, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “tenants” in government houses, claiming the ruling party has lost Nigerians’ trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the statement while dealing with journalists at Dutse … Read more
Alhaji Kawu Baraje, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “tenants” in government houses, claiming the ruling party has lost Nigerians’ trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the statement while dealing with journalists at Dutse … Read more
Nigerian businessman and social commentator Prince Isaac Fayose has expressed disappointment with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on the outcome of the just concluded Osun State governorship election. Wike said in an interview with media on Tuesday that the Federal Government did not use its influence to defeat Accord Party Governor … Read more