Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has said the church will not remove Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s first lady, from her position as an ordained pastor. Speaking during the monthly Holy Ghost Service on Friday, Adeboye said Oluremi Tinubu underwent the full pastoral training and met all requirements before her…
Oladimeji Fabiyi, an aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has accused Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, of being unwilling to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Fabiyi said Obi is yet to make a clear commitment to…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is the most experienced among those seeking the presidency. Amaechi spoke on Friday while addressing members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos. “I seem to be the most experienced politician amongst those contesting,” he said. The former Rivers governor cited his time in public office…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigerian workers have faced worsening economic conditions despite promises of improved welfare. In a statement on Friday to mark Workers’ Day, Atiku said the “renewed hope” agenda of the government has translated into hardship for many Nigerians. “I write not with celebration…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its party leaders portal to reflect David Mark and Rauph Aregbesola as the national chairman and secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The latest development follows the Supreme Court’s judgment on Friday, which vacated the Appeal Court’s earlier ruling ordering INEC to maintain the status quo…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid internal divisions ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that infighting could weaken the party’s chances. In a message to party members, Shettima said political competition must not destroy party unity. He described the APC as a “family” and cautioned against actions…
David Mark, national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has assured party members that the party will participate in the 2027 general election despite ongoing legal challenges. Mark spoke on Wednesday night after receiving a briefing from the party’s legal team on the recent judgment of the federal high court in Abuja. “You do…
Ibukun Awosika, former chairperson of First Bank, says Nigeria’s progress depends largely on the choices of its citizens, particularly through voting and economic participation. Awosika spoke on Wednesday at the Jerry Eze Business Grant award ceremony, where she urged Nigerians to take responsibility for building the country. “This nation, for all its problems, its solution…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as minister of foreign affairs following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tuggar stepped down to participate in the 2027 elections. Odumegwu-Ojukwu previously served as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs….
President Bola Tinubu has said some of his opponents are exploiting insecurity to undermine his administration, insisting that he will seek re-election. Tinubu spoke on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Plateau state at the State House, Abuja. “My enemies want to use insecurity in the country to get rid of me, but I’m a…
