Full text of Tinubu’s acceptance speech after becoming the APC presidential candidate

President Bola Tinubu was awarded with the certificate of return on Sunday, following his victory as the All Progressive Congress, APC, presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Tinubu polled 10.99 million votes to overcome his solitary opponent, Stanley Osifo, who received 16,504 votes in the presidential primaries held in 8,809 wards around the country. … Read more

PFN decries rising insecurity and appeals for divine intervention

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has observed with dismay that the level of banditry, kidnapping, violence, insecurity, and killings in the country has reached an intolerable level, urging divine intervention and immediate government action. Speaking on Sunday at the conclusion of the PFN’s three-day national fasting and prayer programme, its National President, Bishop Francis … Read more

FIDA, rights advocates raise alarm over escalating child abuse in Niger

Bolanle Jibogun, Chairperson of the Niger State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), has expressed worry about rising rates of child abuse in the state, urging parents to pay more attention to their children’s safety and well-being. She spoke shortly after FIDA marked 2026 youngsters’s Day with youngsters with special needs at … Read more

I have no grievances against you, Tinubu tells Osifo

President Bola Tinubu said he has no ill will against Stanley Osifo, the single candidate in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) election. Tinubu remarked this on Sunday while addressing party leaders and supporters after being declared the victor of the APC primaries. He has demonstrated a desire to communicate with political opponents and … Read more

Obi never evicted Northerners from Anambra—Media Office

The Peter Obi Media Office has dismissed what it describes as continuous, false, and malicious allegations aimed at misrepresenting Mr. Peter Obi’s governance record as former governor of Anambra State. The POMR specifically cited what it called false claims about Obi’s interactions with Northern Nigerians during his tenure, saying it is regrettable, but not surprising, … Read more

Ladi Adebutu emerges as Ogun PDP governorship candidate

The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Ogun State branch elected Oladipupo Adebutu as its governorship candidate for the upcoming 2027 gubernatorial election. Ariyo Afolabi, Chairman of the Election Committee and national representative, made the statement on Sunday in Abeokuta, Ogun State’s capital. Afolabi stated that after collating results from the 236 wards throughout the state’s 20 … Read more

We will not allow the opposition without a clear vision to drive Nigeria backward

President Bola Tinubu has warned against allowing politicians who lack a clear vision to lead the country backward. Tinubu made the warning on Sunday, when he was presented with the Certificate of Return and the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s candidate for the 2027 presidential election. He promised to cement the … Read more

Gbolarumi, an ex-Oyo Deputy Governor, gets the PDP governorship ticket

Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State for the 2027 general elections. Gbolarumi rose to prominence during the state’s 33 local government elections. The election was held on Sunday. Mr Tolulope Awoniyi, Chairman of the PDP’s gubernatorial primary election … Read more

Senator Obanikoro confirms postponed Kwara Guber primary poll

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, chairman of the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries in Kwara State, announced on Thursday that the scheduled Kwara governorship primary has been postponed until Friday due to logistical challenges. “We postponed the election owing to logistical reasons. We arrived late because we needed to be fair to everyone and manage the election … Read more