A youth leader in Plateau state has alleged that soldiers provided cover for gunmen who attacked Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area. The youth leader made the claim while speaking to Martins Vincent Otse, an activist popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), who visited the community following the incident. Gunmen attacked the community…
Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti state, says Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), may struggle to become president under the current political realities. Fayose spoke while addressing journalists at the national convention of the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He described Obi as a “fantastic” individual…
President Bola Tinubu has donated all his salaries since assuming office to support members of the armed forces. Tinubu announced the donation as part of activities to mark his 74th birthday. He said the funds will go into a special account to support soldiers, particularly those injured in the line of duty. He directed the…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has accused Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and David Mark of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists at the national convention of a PDP faction loyal to him, Wike said the trio laid the foundation for the party’s collapse. He said their actions at…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticised Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), over his exit from the party. Wike spoke at the national convention of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to him. He said Obi’s decision to leave the LP during its…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, says he does not oppose the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Otti made the remark during a recent media chat. He said he sees no reason to oppose Tinubu’s second-term bid since he is also seeking re-election. “I’m not in a position to oppose the candidacy of the president….
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is considering adopting a consensus method to select its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the party, disclosed this on Saturday during an interview on Arise Television. He said the party is weighing two options — consensus and direct primaries — since…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a growing coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. The Kwankwasiyya Movement announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson of the movement, said Kwankwaso has concluded plans to join the ADC….
Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, says the state has emerged as one of Nigeria’s top-performing economies, rivalled only by Lagos. Abiodun made the remark on Friday while speaking with journalists at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. He said Ogun now ranks as the fastest-growing economy in the country. “My state…
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration supports a credible opposition but will not violate citizens’ freedom of association. Tinubu spoke on Friday night at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja. His remarks come amid growing concerns that Nigeria is drifting towards a one-party state. The APC currently controls 31 of the…
