David Umahi, minister of works, has criticised politicians who blame President Bola Tinubu for the country’s security challenges, saying insecurity predates the current administration. In a recent video that has gone viral online, the former governor of Ebonyi state said it was unfair for critics to speak as though insecurity began under Tinubu’s government. “When…
Sam Amadi, director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has called for an independent forensic audit of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) technical infrastructure ahead of the 2027 general election. The policy expert argued that public confidence in the electoral body cannot be restored through internal assurances alone. Speaking in an interview…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has described as “pathetic” President Bola Tinubu’s suggestion that political opponents may be exploiting the country’s security challenges for political advantage. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni TV, the former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum said the president should take decisive action against anyone…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking to journalists after a special Jumat prayer held in Abuja ahead of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the vice-president assured Nigerians that the federal government remains committed…
Johnson Suleman, general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign if he is unable to tackle those sponsoring terrorism and insecurity in the country. Addressing congregants during a church programme, the cleric said Nigeria’s security agencies remain among the best in the world but are often undermined…
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says Nigerians are being forced to pay higher electricity tariffs despite receiving a poor power supply from distribution companies. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the senior advocate criticised successive administrations for failing to reform the electricity sector and ensure…
Solomon Dalung, former minister for Youth and Sports, says the late Muhammadu Buhari recorded more tangible achievements in tackling insecurity than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Friday, the former minister said both leaders came into office with high expectations from Nigerians, but argued that Buhari achieved significant gains…
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has denied allegations that it imposed candidates during its recently concluded primary elections. The party insisted that aspirants were selected through consultations and grassroots participation coordinated by state caucuses. In a statement on Friday, the party said its national secretariat was not involved in the selection of…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC), has called on European leaders to rethink Africa’s place in global development, arguing that the continent’s future is closely tied to Europe’s prosperity and stability. Speaking during an engagement with European stakeholders, Obi said Africa remains the world’s last frontier for global development but continues…
The presidency says significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon to provide the legal framework for its implementation. Speaking after a consultative meeting on state police held at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, said…
