Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party have attributed the surge in kidnappings and insecurity in Nigeria to the worsening hunger and poverty experienced under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a series of statements, both politicians condemned the escalating incidents of kidnapping and insecurity,…
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has called for an emergency security meeting following a surge in kidnapping incidents by bandits in Bwari Area Council and other parts of the territory. Addressing the gathering, Wike assured residents that both his administration and security agencies were actively addressing the situation and urged them not…
As post-election issues continue to unfold at the Supreme Court and politicians come to terms with their election fates, the focus is shifting to the 2027 general elections, with key players strategizing for a coalition that could challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to sources, presidential candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
The Presidency has officially addressed the recent speculations regarding a potential cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu, particularly focusing on the removal of five ministers from their positions. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, spoke on the matter during an interview with the National Television Authority on Sunday. He…
Renowned political economist Professor Pat Utomi has disclosed that presidential hopefuls from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have agreed to collaborate and form a formidable mega-party aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Utomi made this revelation during an interview…
The ancient commercial city of Kano is bustling with excitement as thousands of residents flood the streets in anticipation of the return of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his entourage. This follows the recent Supreme Court verdict that upheld his victory in the March 18 governorship election in the state. Previously, the Kano governorship election…
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has responded to the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) as the rightful winner of the Kano State governorship election. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Kwankwaso described the judgment as a valuable lesson for everyone involved in the political process. Expressing his thoughts…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has acknowledged the significant challenge of unseating the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. This acknowledgment follows former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call for a unified front among opposition parties to prevent Nigeria from slipping into a one-party state under the APC. During a meeting with…
The suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, is facing an uncertain future as indications suggest that her return to office is unlikely. Sources from the presidency, speaking anonymously, have hinted that the alleged scandal involving Edu surpasses what has been made public, casting doubt on her resuming ministerial duties. One official,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the formation of a special Presidential Panel on Social Investment Programmes, as disclosed by Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, in a statement on Saturday. The President has appointed Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance, to head the Special Panel, which has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review and audit…