Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the emergence of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as the vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election. Wike argued that Amaechi’s nomination would not strengthen the opposition’s chances at the polls. He made the remarks on Saturday during…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the biggest loser in the political crisis that rocked the state. Wike said the governor missed the opportunity to secure a second term because he relied on what he described as wrong advice from supporters who misled him…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has backed former President Olusegun Obasanjo‘s criticism of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The ruling party said Obasanjo’s remarks should serve as a warning to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential election. However, Atiku dismissed the criticism. He insisted that the former president’s comments would not affect his chances of…
The Presidency has criticised representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) over comments made after their recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu. It insisted that the clerics do not have the exclusive authority to define the country’s realities. The Presidency also faulted the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John…
Former Deputy Campaign Manager of the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign, Comrade Isaac Balami, on Friday led a delegation of former Obidient leaders and professionals to a meeting with President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, in Abuja. At the meeting, the group declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo‘s recent criticism, insisting that he has no regrets over opposing the controversial third-term agenda during their years in office. He also defended his role in Obasanjo’s political journey. According to Atiku, he stood by the former military ruler during his imprisonment and after…
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Bolakale Kawu, has denied any connection to a viral video linking his 2027 governorship ambition to ritual activities. He described the allegations as false, mischievous and deliberately designed to mislead the public. Viral video sparks controversy The clarification followed the circulation of a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started displaying the personal particulars and academic credentials of presidential candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. The exercise began on Saturday. It features documents submitted by President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his running mate, Vice President Kashim Shettima. Tinubu’s documents on display…
The Kabiru Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has manually submitted the name of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The faction also said it submitted the names of its governorship and National…
The Presidency has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his repeated comments on poverty and economic hardship in the country. Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, made the remarks in a post shared on his X account on Friday. Presidency questions…
