Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has accused the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, of acting in the interest of the presidency. In an interview teaser released by News Central TV on Thursday, Obi said the electoral commission was heavily influenced by the president, who appointed its…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC), says it would be “almost impossible” for any southern presidential candidate to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on News Central TV on Wednesday, Momodu argued that opposition parties should focus more on…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, says Atiku Abubakar has become the ruling party’s “best campaign manager” because of his criticism of Peter Obi. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, Oshiomhole dismissed concerns that the opposition coalition could threaten the electoral chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. “You mean…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a three-day training workshop for election security personnel ahead of the Ekiti off-cycle governorship election scheduled for June 20, 2026. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the electoral commission said the training began on Monday at the Hassanat Event Centre in Ado-Ekiti. According to INEC,…
Lawmakers Warn of Rising Threat to Tomato Production The Kano State House of Assembly has expressed concern over the outbreak of Tuta Absoluta, a destructive tomato pest affecting farming communities across the state. The Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, raised the alarm during plenary on Wednesday while presenting…
Residents Flee After Gunshots Rock Eziobodo Fear spread across Eziobodo in Owerri West Local Government Area on Wednesday night after suspected gunmen invaded the community. The area hosts the Federal University of Technology Owerri, popularly known as FUTO. Several videos shared on social media showed students, traders, and motorists running for safety as gunshots echoed…
The Federal Ministry of Education says it will host a high-level stakeholders’ workshop aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s education data infrastructure and improving coordination across the sector. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Boriowo Folasade, director of press and public relations at the ministry, said the workshop would hold on May 14, 2026. According to the…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has questioned Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. In a post on X on Thursday, Onanuga said Obi’s history of changing political parties showed that his political promises could not be trusted. Obi had earlier said in…
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he will not remain in office beyond a single four-year term if elected president in 2027. Obi spoke during an exclusive interview with News Central TV. The former Anambra governor said his position was necessary to preserve political stability and respect the country’s informal…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representaing Edo North senatorial district, says discussions about who will become the next senate president are premature, insisting that his immediate focus is securing re-election to the senate. His position comes following disputes between him and Senator Godswill Akpabio who is pushing for amendment of the senate rule to exclude senators who…
