Kenneth Okonkwo, chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the United Kingdom, describing it as insensitive amid the recent bomb attacks in Borno state. Okonkwo spoke on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Okonkwo said Tinubu should have suspended his trip in light of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to clarify reports alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid over N10 billion in ransom to secure the release of abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri. In a statement on Tuesday, signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national…
Mike Igini, former resident electoral commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned that a discretionary provision in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill could endanger polling officers during elections. Igini issued the warning after the national assembly passed the amendment bill and before President Bola Tinubu signed it into law. On Wednesday,…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will ensure that only candidates aligned with Bola Tinubu win the February 21 area council election. Wike spoke on Saturday in Abuja. There, he addressed guests at the 60th birthday celebration of Sandy Onor, a former senator who represented Cross River Central. ‘I Have…
Former minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi on Monday joined protesters at the National Assembly to oppose the Senate’s rejection of real-time electronic transmission of election results. At the protest, Amaechi accused President Bola Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio of showing little concern for the lives and safety of Nigerians during elections. He spoke to…
John Odigie-Oyegun, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Nigerians have moved from hunger to starvation under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oyegun spoke on Friday during an interview on Prime Time, a political programme aired on Arise Television. He blamed the worsening economic and security conditions on poor leadership choices…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama local government area of Kwara state after a deadly attack that killed dozens of villagers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the troops will lead Operation Savannah Shield to halt…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress predicts failure for opposition coalitions. Party leaders claim these groups target President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. However they assert the plans will crumble soon. Spokesman Seye Oladejo issues this warning in a statement. He describes the coalition as a group of ambitious politicians. These…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu speaks out on national security issues. He urges Nigerians to shift blame from President Bola Tinubu to state governors. Kalu made these comments during a New Year visit in Ekoli Edda, Ebonyi State. He visited APC chairman Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha and addressed journalists there. Governors Hold Key ResponsibilityKalu stresses that…
President Bola Tinubu approved the cancellation of massive debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account. This decision erased about $1.42 billion and N5.57 trillion in legacy obligations. Officials presented these details to the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) recently. The debts stemmed from production sharing contracts, domestic…
