The Lagos state government has denied reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, has been asked to resign on health grounds. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gboyega Akosile, special adviser on media and publicity to the governor, described the report published by Sahara Reporters as false. “We have noted with concern a false…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the recent crisis in the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) following speculation about a possible opposition coalition. In a post on X on Tuesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson of the ADC, alleged that the development reflects a broader pattern of interference in opposition…
Majeed Dahiru, a public affairs analyst, has said credible elections are the only way to prevent civil unrest in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Dahiru spoke during an interview on Nigeria Info FM while reacting to the “Operation Wetie” remark made by Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, at the opposition summit in…
Apostle Johnson Suleman, a Televangelist, has urged Nigerians to reject any government that fails to guarantee security, saying citizens should not reward poor performance with re-election. In a Sunday message that has gone viral, the senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries said insecurity and hardship have worsened, leaving many Nigerians struggling to survive. “Don’t vote…
Omoyele Sowore, activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, has taunted Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), over his ongoing legal troubles. Sowore made the remark during an interaction with Malami at a court premises in Abuja. “Now you know what it feels to be prosecuted,” Sowore told the former minister. Malami and his…
Sunday Dare, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communication, has criticised opposition parties over their move to present a single presidential candidate in the 2027 election. Speaking on ThisDay Live programme on Arise Television on Sunday, the former minister described key opposition figures as “recycled politicians” with little to offer Nigerians….
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria has lost its influence in regional affairs. He accused President Bola Tinubu of mishandling the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). In an exclusive interview with News Central, Obasanjo said Nigeria no longer plays a leading role in shaping decisions within the bloc. “Today, Nigeria is not…
Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed the outcome of the opposition summit held in Ibadan. He said the plan to present a single presidential candidate in 2027 reflects weakness. Speaking in an interview with The Nation, Basiru described the gathering as illegitimate. He insisted it did not represent duly…
Opposition political parties in Nigeria have agreed to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Opposition Political Parties National Summit held in Ibadan, Oyo state, on Saturday. The parties said the decision forms part of efforts to strengthen unity…
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has warned that Nigeria will face serious consequences if the opposition becomes weak. Makinde spoke while hosting the opposition summit in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. He urged political actors to avoid division and remain actively engaged in strengthening democratic processes. “If we allow the opposition to weaken, whether…
