Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, has advised Leke Abejide to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite the ongoing leadership crisis in the party. Abejide, who represents Yagba federal constituency in the House of Representatives, is aligned with the faction led by Nafiu Bala, which has challenged the leadership of…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), says President Bola Tinubu is disconnected from the realities facing Nigerians, citing worsening poverty and insecurity. Speaking during an interview on the Morning Show on Arise TV on Monday, the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum said the president appears unaware of the depth…
Lanre Arogundade, executive director of the International Press Centre, says the recent directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) warning broadcasters against intimidating guests could itself intimidate journalists. Arogundade spoke on Morning Brief on Channels Television on Monday. His comments come after NBC threatened to sanction journalists and broadcast stations where anchors express personal opinions…
Prof. Udenta Udenta, former national secretary of the defunct Action Alliance for Democracy (AD) says a presidential ticket featuring Peter Obi and a northern running mate could defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Udenta said any strong south-north pairing within the opposition stands a good chance…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the federal government’s plan to reintegrate repentant terrorists into communities, saying it shows a poor grasp of the scale of the security threat facing the country. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the party, said the move raises serious concerns about the government’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi state says talks with the All Progressives Congress (APC) over a possible defection have collapsed following disagreement over a power-sharing arrangement. There had been speculations that Bala Mohammed and his supporters were considering joining the APC amid the leadership crisis in the opposition party. On April 1, Mohammed…
Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of education, has asked governors in the south-east to declare a state of emergency in the education sector, warning that the region risks losing its long-standing educational advantage. Ezekwesili spoke on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the South East Education Conference in Awka, the Anambra state capital. She urged…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he will contest the 2027 presidential election, declining to comment on remarks by Atiku Abubakar that the next poll could be his final attempt at the presidency. Obi spoke in an interview with Symfoni Media, where he confirmed his intention to run but avoided speculation…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reiterated that he won the 2023 presidential election but was denied victory by the system, insisting that such an outcome will not repeat in 2027. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential hopeful said he remains convinced of his…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent advisory by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an attempt to silence the media and restrict free expression. In a post on his official X handle, the former vice-president said the directive raises concerns about shrinking democratic space ahead of the 2027 elections. “The…
