Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chiefpriest, says he does not regret contesting for the House of Representatives ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) despite losing the primary election in Imo state. In a video released after the primary election and now circulating on social media, the celebrity barman expressed disappointment over the outcome…
Henry Ndukuba, primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Bishop of Abuja Diocese, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to stay away from active politics for now to preserve his reputation and legacy. Ndukuba spoke during a church programme attended by Jonathan, his wife Patience Jonathan, and Yakubu Gowon, former Nigerian head of…
Sam Amadi, director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias over the deadline fixed for political party primaries ahead of the 2027 general election. Amadi spoke on Saturday in Abuja at the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirants’ summit organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK)…
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party remains the strongest platform capable of defeating Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Galadima spoke on Saturday at the NDC aspirants’ summit organised by the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement in Abuja. The NDC chieftain warned the party against conducting direct primaries,…
Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has allegedly lost the All Progressives Congress House Representatives primary for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency seat in Imo State. According to reports making the rounds on social media, Chukwugozie Nwachukwu, the incumbent, won the election, defeating Chief Priest. The socialite became popular in politics when he was…
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says the rising abduction of schoolchildren poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s future and worsening education crisis. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi condemned the recent attacks and kidnappings involving students in parts of Borno State and Oyo State. According to him, the incidents…
President Bola Tinubu says the joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces dealt a major blow to the Islamic State (ISIS). In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu confirmed that the operation led to the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, described as a senior ISIS commander. Earlier, Donald…
Donald Trump, president of the United States, has commended the Nigerian government after a joint military operation allegedly killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of ISIS globally. In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump said American forces worked with the Nigerian armed forces to carry out the operation. According to the US…
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, member representing Kaduna North federal constituency, has accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of denying Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state, access to his doctor and food brought by his wife while in detention. In a statement issued on Friday night, Bello El-Rufai alleged that the…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all 22 registered political parties have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. In a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, chairman of the INEC information and voter education committee, the commission said the parties completed the submission process before the expiration of…
