An old video showing Prince Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the man at the centre of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) controversy, confronting Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has resurfaced online. The clip has since gone viral on social media. As a result, it has renewed public debate over the alleged…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suffered a fresh political setback in Kano State after some of its members in Kumbotso Local Government Area defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defectors formally announced their decision during a political gathering, where they cited the need for a new…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed reports claiming he was offered ₦500 billion to contest the 2027 presidential election against Peter Obi to split votes in the South-South. Jonathan described the report as false and urged Nigerians to disregard what he called a fabricated publication. Jonathan Rejects Viral Claim In a statement issued on Sunday…
United States Congressman Riley Moore has said the US will pay close attention to Nigeria’s 2027 general election, stressing the importance of a credible and transparent electoral process. Moore made the remarks during a meeting with Nigerian political stakeholders, where he discussed democracy, governance and the need for free and fair elections ahead of the…
The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted major changes in Nigeria’s political leadership ahead of the 2027 general election. The cleric said he foresees the emergence of a new Vice President, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senate President and a new federal minister. He also alleged…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with religious leaders to promote peace, harmony and tolerance across Nigeria. The President made the pledge on Saturday while receiving Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu Calls for…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to explain claims of off-budget public spending raised in a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate said Nigerians deserve answers over the alleged expenditure. According to the IMF, public spending worth about 2 per cent of Nigeria’s Gross…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her recent comments encouraging women to embrace small businesses such as akara, kuli-kuli and roasted maize trading. He said honest trading is more respectable than engaging in criminal or immoral activities. ‘Honest Work Is Better Than Crime’ Speaking at a press…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday staged a unity and peace walk in support of President Bola Tinubu. The participants marched through parts of Lugbe and Kuje Area Councils. They said the event promoted peace, unity and citizen participation ahead of the 2027 general election. The Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN)…
Fresh pressure has mounted on the Federal Government over the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), as prominent Nigerians and opposition groups demand a comprehensive investigation into the alleged scandal. Among those calling for a probe are human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress…
