Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, has drawn criticism from Nigerians after he likened Nigeria’s terror crisis to a disagreement between brothers. Ribadu made the remark during a press briefing at the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held in Abuja. Ribadu Advocates Dialogue In a press interview, which has since gone viral on X, the NSA…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised politicians and the media for focusing on the 2027 elections while insecurity worsens across the country. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi said more than 1,000 Nigerians were killed in the first two months of 2026. He added that armed groups abducted…
The Sokoto State Government has faced backlash over allegations that it distributed garri, kuli kuli and a sachet of water as Ramadan relief items despite reportedly budgeting ₦1 billion for the programme. The controversy began after a post on X by a user identified as Mallam Jabir went viral. He alleged that the state government…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the revised 2026–2027 electoral timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The opposition party alleged that the commission structured it to exclude opposition parties from the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Friday, signed by its national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the…
Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo state, has declared that President Bola Tinubu will win the state in the 2027 presidential election, vowing to resign if the president fails to secure victory in the state. Okpebholo made the statement on Friday during a media chat with TVC journalist Babajide Otitoju, in Benin, the Edo State…
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bringing months of speculation about his political future to an end. Fintiri announced the decision in a statewide broadcast on Friday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. He said he took the step after wide consultations with…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to investigate the attack on Peter Obi and other chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo state. SERAP made the call in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday. The organisation…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to the reported attack on Peter Obi and Chief John Odigie-Oyegun in Edo state. In a statement issued on Thursday, Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, described the ADC as “insufferable jesters.” He accused the party of…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has barred recipients of honorary doctorate degrees from using the “Dr.” title as a prefix to their names. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the commission warned that it will sanction institutions that breach the new guidelines. It also warned individuals who misuse honorary titles. The directive forms part…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed allegations that his administration is steering Nigeria toward a one-party state, saying he cannot fault politicians who choose to defect from struggling opposition parties. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday night during an interfaith breaking of fast with senators in Aso Villa, Abuja. “I can’t blame anybody for jumping out of…
