David Ibiyeomie, presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries, has urged Nigerians not to sell their votes for money ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying voters should support candidates based on competence rather than political parties. Speaking during a Sunday sermon, the cleric warned that the benefits of vote-buying are temporary, while the consequences could last…
Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, says Peter Obi would have been “trapped” if he had remained in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television on Monday, Utomi said recent developments in the ADC vindicated Obi’s decision to leave the party for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). “It seems to…
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party’s presidential primary was manipulated in favour of Atiku Abubakar. Atiku emerged as the ADC presidential candidate after polling 1,846,370 votes to defeat Rotimi Amaechi, who secured 504,117 votes. Mohammed Hayatudeen came third with…
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), visited Mohammed Hayatu-Deen at his Lagos residence on Sunday as part of efforts to unite the party after its presidential primary. Hayatu-Deen had boycotted the announcement of the ADC presidential primary results over allegations of irregularities. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Atiku said he…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has declared an indefinite strike in Oyo State over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire LGA. The union directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in the state to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, until the victims are rescued and reunited with their families. In…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is one of the simplest politicians in Nigeria and has not knowingly taken public funds. Amaechi spoke during an interview with media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, while reflecting on corruption, public perception, and his years in public office. The former minister, who recently lost the presidential ticket of…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and ordered the deployment of a specialised rescue team to secure the release of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire LGA. A federal government delegation announced the measures on Sunday during a visit to Esiele and Yawota communities, where gunmen abducted…
Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has mocked Aisha Yesufu over her failure to secure the FCT senatorial ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Wike spoke during a luncheon organised by his political group, the Rainbow Coalition. The remarks come days after Yesufu, in an interview on Channels Television, described the…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, has unveiled Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, promising a partnership built on shared responsibility and mutual respect. Obi made the announcement on Saturday after receiving the party’s presidential flag in Abuja. The former Anambra governor said he chose…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to raise Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts within four years if elected president in 2027. Obi made the promise on Saturday after emerging as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The former Anambra governor said…
