Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has raised concerns over changes made to the Electoral Act 2026, saying the final version deviates significantly from the original reform proposal. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, Kingibe said the document developed by stakeholders was altered after extensive consultations. She said she…
The Lagos state government has denied reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, has been asked to resign on health grounds. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gboyega Akosile, special adviser on media and publicity to the governor, described the report published by Sahara Reporters as false. “We have noted with concern a false…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the recent crisis in the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) following speculation about a possible opposition coalition. In a post on X on Tuesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the ADC, alleged that the development reflects a broader pattern of interference in opposition…
Majeed Dahiru, a public affairs analyst, has said credible elections are the only way to prevent civil unrest in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Dahiru spoke during an interview on Nigeria Info FM while reacting to the “Operation Wetie” remark made by Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, at the opposition summit in…
Apostle Johnson Suleman, a Televangelist, has urged Nigerians to reject any government that fails to guarantee security, saying citizens should not reward poor performance with re-election. In a Sunday message that has gone viral, the senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries said insecurity and hardship have worsened, leaving many Nigerians struggling to survive. “Don’t vote…
Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has taunted Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over his ongoing legal troubles. Sowore made the remark during an interaction with Malami at a court premises in Abuja. “Now you know what it feels to be prosecuted,” Sowore told the former minister. Malami and his…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria has lost its influence in regional affairs. He accused President Bola Tinubu of mishandling the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In an exclusive interview with News Central, Obasanjo said Nigeria no longer plays a leading role in shaping decisions within the bloc. “Today, Nigeria is not…
Charles Soludo, governor of Anambra state, has offered automatic employment to 37 first-class graduates of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU). Soludo made the announcement during the university’s 16th convocation ceremony held on Saturday. He said the beneficiaries will be employed by the university as graduate assistants and also receive scholarships to pursue postgraduate studies in…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has alleged that Nigerian universities are being pressured to cancel lectures whenever he is scheduled to speak. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi said the repeated cancellations point to a troubling pattern targeting his engagements on campuses. He cited a recent incident at…
Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the outcome of the opposition summit held in Ibadan. He said the plan to present a single presidential candidate in 2027 reflects weakness. Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Basiru described the gathering as illegitimate. He insisted it did not represent duly…
