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…
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” before their names in all official dealings with the Supreme Court. The directive takes immediate effect. It forms part of efforts to strengthen professionalism. It also aims to standardise official documentation at Nigeria’s apex court….
Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, says President Bola Tinubu rejected concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) during their recent meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Onaiyekan made the disclosure on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time. He reflected on the discussions…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his decision to choose former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 1999 presidential election as the biggest mistake of his presidency. Obasanjo made the remark on Friday during a fireside conversation with veteran entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy. The event…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term in office, describing the 2027 presidential election as a “coronation” rather than a competitive contest. Keyamo made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television while defending the performance of the Tinubu administration and the…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has said the Armed Forces should not be routinely deployed during elections, stressing that military involvement must remain exceptional and only occur when security conditions demand it. Amupitan made the remarks at a seminar organised by the Defence Headquarters on preparations for the…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against online scams that human traffickers increasingly use to exploit young people. She made the appeal on Thursday in a message marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on July 30. First Lady warns of emerging trafficking tactics Tinubu described human…
