Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the recent wave of killings and abductions across several states, saying Nigeria is “bleeding” and in urgent need of leadership. In an X post on Tuesday, Obi described the incidents as a reflection of a deepening security crisis and a failure of governance….
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has denied reports that she was invited by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged ₦100 million contract kickback. In a statement on Tuesday, Kingibe described a report by The Sun Nigeria claiming she was “dragged” to the ICPC as…
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has expressed concern over the delay by the Supreme Court in delivering judgment on the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a post on X on Tuesday, Atiku said the situation poses a threat to the country’s democratic process, particularly ahead…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, vice-presidential candidate to Peter Obi in the 2023 election, has resigned from the Labour Party, citing internal issues and what he described as sustained pressure on opposition platforms. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Datti said he would formally join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). “I’m leaving the Labour Party midnight tonight,…
The Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has endorsed Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, deputy governor of Lagos state, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The council announced the decision at Lagos House, Marina. Tajudeen Olusi, chairman of the GAC, spoke on behalf of the members. Olusi said the council unanimously adopted Hamzat…
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos state, says only residents of Lagos state have the right to decide who governs them. In a post on X on Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour reacted to reports of an alleged plan to remove Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Tuesday visited Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, in Ibadan as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on X on Tuesday, Obi said the meeting focused on key national issues and the future of Nigeria’s democracy. “My…
William Ruto, president of Kenya, has said his recent comment about Nigerians and the English language was misquoted and taken out of context. Speaking at the Kenya Mining Investment Conference and Expo 2026 in Nairobi, Ruto said the remark was made during what he described as a private conversation. “I was speaking to my fellow…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has said Nigeria’s leading political figures share the same ideological foundation, arguing that a change in government may not translate to real change for citizens. Speaking in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Sani said President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar all subscribe to…
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has raised concerns over changes made to the Electoral Act 2026, saying the final version deviates significantly from the original reform proposal. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Monday, Kingibe said the document developed by stakeholders was altered after extensive consultations. She said she…
