A Nigerian minister expressed doubts about the opposition’s chances in the 2027 presidential race. She claimed that even a combined ticket would fail. This statement sparked discussions on political alliances. The Interview Hannatu Musawa appeared on The Mic On Podcast. Hosts shared the episode on Instagram on January 24, 2026. She discussed potential challengers to…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu and other political actors over the 2027 election, cautioning that any attempt to rig the poll could draw international consequences. Pearse spoke during an interview on Arise Television on Sunday, where he said the global…
A deadly Niger market attack has left at least 42 people confirmed dead after bandits invaded Kasuwan Daji market in Demo village, Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred on Saturday and prompted President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate security operation to hunt down those responsible. The attackers stormed…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion in legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as an impeachable offence. Additionally, the party accused the National Assembly of enabling what it called a clear violation of constitutional provisions on…
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will take effect on January 1, 2026, as scheduled. He said the Federal Government sees no reason to delay the rollout. In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, Tinubu described the reforms as a rare chance to reset Nigeria’s fiscal system and secure long-term…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy with world-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua following a fatal road accident on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The crash claimed two lives and left the boxer injured. Tinubu conveyed his message on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), describing the incident as a tragic loss that has cast a shadow over the…
The Presiding Bishop of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Francis Wale-Oke, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to flush out what he described as moles and fifth columnists within Nigeria’s security system. According to him, these elements continue to undermine efforts to end widespread insecurity. The cleric said insecurity has now surpassed corruption as Nigeria’s…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as Nigeria’s most abused politician after President Bola Tinubu. He also declared that political activities in Rivers State will formally begin in January 2026. Wike spoke on Saturday during a thanksgiving service organised by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche,…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. He attributed his optimism to what he described as visible gains from the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Sanwo-Olu spoke during an interview on TVC’s Journalist Hangout on Monday in Lagos. His Special Adviser on Media…
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of the final batch of students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. The rescue of the remaining 130 students brings the total number of freed pupils to 230. Security…
