Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for unity within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after emerging as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Speaking after his victory at the party’s presidential primary, Atiku said he would reach out to other aspirants for reconciliation and party unity. Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen boycotted…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned President Bola Tinubu, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the judiciary against further interference in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In an X post shortly after he emerged as the winner of the ADC presidential primary on Wednesday night, Atiku accused the ruling APC-led…
President Bola Tinubu has encouraged Nigerians to love one another, saying that “Islam does not support banditry, violence or the killing of innocent people.” Speaking to journalists after observing Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Wednesday, Tinubu urged Nigerians to embrace love, tolerance and unity. “We must learn from the lessons of this season,” he said….
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to remain patient and prayerful, saying governments at all levels are working to ease the suffering of citizens. Speaking in an Eid-el-Kabir message, Shettima called for peace, tolerance and maturity in political engagements ahead of the 2027 elections. “There is a need for maturity, forbearance, and generosity of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended the collation of its presidential primary election results to allow Muslim members to celebrate Eid al-Kabir. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ikechi Emenike announced the postponement late Tuesday. Emenike said the remaining collation process would resume by 8 p.m. on Wednesday. “We are postponing the…
Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, says his support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains “unshakeable” despite criticism from social media users. Chiefpriest recently lost his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket for Orsu/Orlu/Oru East federal constituency. After the primary election, the celebrity barman said he had no regrets…
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, says his administration has commissioned 14 newly completed road projects across Aba in Abia State. In an X post on Wednesday, Otti said the roads span Osisioma, Aba North and Aba South LGAs. According to the governor, the projects reflect his administration’s commitment to transforming Aba and expanding the…
Peter Obi, presidential hopeful of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Muslims to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir with faith, sacrifice and hope. In an X post on Wednesday, Obi congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of the festival. “I warmly felicitate with the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across…
The former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary election, alleging widespread disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice. In a post on X on Tuesday, Amaechi said he would not accept the result of a process he described as lacking transparency and fairness. Amaechi had earlier…
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says opposition parties are too busy fighting one another instead of confronting the ruling party. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Yilwatda said the crisis within opposition parties confirms earlier predictions of internal implosion. “In the last three weeks, APC is not fighting ADC…
