Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has written to Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), demanding clarification over the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate by the NSA’s office. In a letter posted on X on Sunday, the ex-governor asked Ribadu to explain reports that ONSA procured about 10…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will ensure that only candidates aligned with Bola Tinubu win the February 21 area council election. Wike spoke on Saturday in Abuja. There, he addressed guests at the 60th birthday celebration of Sandy Onor, a former senator who represented Cross River Central. ‘I Have…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has alleged that the federal government is working to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. He spoke on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, at the formal alignment of the ObIdient Movement in the state with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). However, Obi said…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged Nigerians, especially young people, to celebrate Valentine’s Day with responsibility and a renewed sense of patriotism. In a message posted on X on February 14, Obi said love must go beyond emotions and translate into sacrifice, discipline, and commitment to what is right….
Christopher Musa, minister of defence, has commended Governor Alex Otti over what he described as a visible transformation in Abia State. Musa spoke on Friday during the 70th birthday celebration of Azubuike Ihejirika in Abia State. ‘Transformation Is Real’ The defence minister said he had initially doubted glowing reports about developments in the state. However,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the dates fixed for the 2027 general election were guided strictly by existing legal provisions. The commission, however, said it is consulting stakeholders following concerns that the timetable coincides with the Ramadan fasting period. INEC had earlier announced February 20, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for Nigeria’s next presidential election. At a press conference on Friday, the commission announced that national assembly elections will hold on the same day. Governorship Polls Set for March 6 Meanwhile, INEC fixed March 6, 2027, for governorship and state houses of assembly elections….
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna state governor on Thursday night accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of orchestrating the attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. He made the allegation while receiving former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who paid him a solidarity visit after the incident. El-Rufai…
Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, has given former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar 48 hours to publicly disown a statement issued by one of his media aides about his recent meeting with Ibrahim Babangida in Minna. Fayose issued the ultimatum in a post on X on Thursday. He described the response by Paul Ibe, one…
El-Rufai at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport
