Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has rejected criticism from the Presidency over his public comments on a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu. Onaiyekan said neither his age nor criticism from government officials would stop him from speaking openly about issues affecting Nigeria. Onaiyekan Defends Comments on Tinubu Meeting The…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo does not have enough electoral influence to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the statement while speaking with journalists on Wednesday. His comment came amid reports that Obasanjo had declined to endorse his presidential ambition. Atiku Dismisses…
Davido has sparked fresh online reactions after gunmen reportedly attacked Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy in Osogbo, Osun State. The incident happened shortly after Adeleke received his certificate of return from INEC. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, was in Osogbo with his sister, Folashade Adeleke. His cousins, Nikos and B-Red, were also present. The…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has dismissed Nyesom Wike’s claim that he could have helped the All Progressives Congress (APC) win the Osun State governorship election. Momodu said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would not have been able to change the outcome, even if he had personally travelled to Osun…
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson, Segun Sowunmi, has raised concerns about the reaction that could follow the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi said President Bola Tinubu may face accusations of rigging if he wins the election, regardless of how the poll is conducted. He spoke during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday….
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s President. The former Vice President made the declaration on Thursday during a Facebook Live session. Atiku said that regardless of the outcome of the 2027 election, he would not…
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore fuel subsidy if he wins the 2027 presidential election. The former Vice President said the removal of the subsidy under President Bola Tinubu had not delivered enough benefits to Nigerians. Atiku also demanded an account of the money saved since the subsidy was…
At least 146 candidates contesting the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could spend up to N571bn under the Electoral Act 2026. The figure covers 19 presidential candidates and 127 governorship candidates. Each presidential candidate can spend up to N10bn, while each governorship candidate has a N3bn limit. The presidential candidates therefore have a combined ceiling…
A former member of the House of Representatives from Ogun State, Kayode Oladele, has urged the Federal Government to make the National Community Food Bank Programme a permanent part of its food security and social protection efforts. Oladele, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, made the call while commending First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a N500m endowment fund for victims of pre-election violence in the state. Adeleke announced the fund on Wednesday while receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission after winning re-election. The governor’s Special Assistant on Digital Media, Olalekan Badmu, said the Osun State Government created…
