Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has unveiled a new fuel subsidy model ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, said his Atiku Economic Recovery Plan would replace the old import subsidy system with a production-based model. Atiku’s Proposed Subsidy Model Under the plan, qualifying public and private refineries would…
The Osun APC Stakeholders Forum has blamed former governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for the party’s defeat in the August 15 governorship election. Ademola Adeleke, the Accord candidate and incumbent governor, won the election with 511,067 votes. He defeated the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Why The Stakeholders Blamed Oyetola The…
The Presidency and members of the organised private sector have rejected a proposal by African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to introduce a new petrol subsidy system if elected in 2027. Atiku made the proposal in his Atiku Economic Recovery Plan 2027. He argued that government support should move from imported petrol to locally…
Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has said corruption in Nigeria today makes the military administrations of his era look like “saints.” Babangida made the comment in an old interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) that has resurfaced online. Babangida Recalls N300,000 Corruption Case Reflecting on accountability during his time in government, the…
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…
