Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he is not concerned about reports of Goodluck Jonathan joining the 2027 presidential race. Obi spoke to journalists on Tuesday after his screening at the headquarters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja. Reacting to claims that Jonathan’s possible entry into the race could…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC), has cautioned Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, to control his temper and stop attacking Atiku Abubakar. Momodu spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday. Earlier, Amaechi had clashed with a presenter on Trust TV…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, clashed with a presenter during an interview on Trust TV after being asked if he would accept a vice-presidential slot in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The heated exchange happened during the station’s programme on Monday and has since gone viral on social media. During the interview, the presenter…
The Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) has screened and cleared Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, as its only presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general election. The screening, which took place on Tuesday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, was chaired by Sam Egwu, former governor of Ebonyi state. In an X post…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reaction to the killing of an abducted teacher in Oyo state, accusing the presidency of responding to insecurity with “press statements”. Last Friday, gunmen invaded the Esiele community in Oriire local government area of Oyo State, killing two persons and abducting pupils, students…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he would carry out electoral reforms within six months if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi said Nigeria’s electoral challenges persist because political elites are not held accountable by citizens. “If I become president in 2027, six months after, we…
Desmond Elliott, member representing Surulere constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, says he was out of Nigeria when the impeachment process against Mudashiru Obasa began. Elliott spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday. Earlier, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, said he nearly lost…
Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says politicians seeking electoral victory in Nigeria must align with the ruling party. Basiru spoke during an interview on ARISE News on Monday. According to him, the APC remains the strongest political structure for winning elections in the country. “It makes sense for anybody who…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has won the senatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Kaduna Central senatorial district. Sani defeated Yusuf Zailani, former speaker of the Kaduna state house of assembly in the contest. The results were announced on Monday by Barrister Sameera Ibrahim, the returning officer for the…
Abdul Danbature, president of the Arewa Youths, says Peter Obi can only become Nigeria’s president “in his dreams”. Danbature spoke during a recent media briefing while reacting to Obi’s pledge to serve only one term of four years if elected president in 2027. The Arewa youth leader dismissed Obi’s promise as deceptive and insisted that…
