Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid internal divisions ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that infighting could weaken the party’s chances. In a message to party members, Shettima said political competition must not destroy party unity. He described the APC as a “family” and cautioned against actions…
David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has assured party members that the party will participate in the 2027 general election despite ongoing legal challenges. Mark spoke on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on the recent judgment of the federal high court in Abuja. “You do…
Ibukun Awosika, former chairperson of First Bank, says Nigeria’s progress depends largely on the choices of its citizens, particularly through voting and economic participation. Awosika spoke on Wednesday at the Jerry Eze Business Grant award ceremony, where she urged Nigerians to take responsibility for building the country. “This nation, for all its problems, its solution…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as minister of foreign affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tuggar stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs….
President Bola Tinubu has said some of his opponents are exploiting insecurity to undermine his administration, insisting that he will seek re-election. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Plateau state at the State House, Abuja. “My enemies want to use insecurity in the country to get rid of me, but I’m a…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the recent wave of killings and abductions across several states, saying Nigeria is “bleeding” and in urgent need of leadership. In an X post on Tuesday, Obi described the incidents as a reflection of a deepening security crisis and a failure of governance….
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has denied reports that she was invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged ₦100 million contract kickback. In a statement on Tuesday, Kingibe described a report by The Sun Nigeria claiming she was “dragged” to the ICPC as…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has expressed concern over the delay by the Supreme Court in delivering judgment on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said the situation poses a threat to the country’s democratic process, particularly ahead…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate to Peter Obi in the 2023 election, has resigned from the Labour Party, citing internal issues and what he described as sustained pressure on opposition platforms. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Datti said he would formally join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). “I’m leaving the Labour Party midnight tonight,…
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has endorsed Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos state, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The council announced the decision at Lagos House, Marina. Tajudeen Olusi, chairman of the GAC, spoke on behalf of the members. Olusi said the council unanimously adopted Hamzat…
