Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai in Coalition Talks Ahead of 2027 Elections — “Discussions Are Ongoing,” Says Atiku’s Spokesman
Paul Ibe, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed that Atiku, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai are in discussions about forming a political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Ibe said the talks aim to build a united front to challenge […]
ICYMI: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Tells Appointees: Defect to APC or Resign
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has reportedly directed all commissioners and political appointees to either join him in defecting from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or resign from their positions. Speaking during a State Executive Council meeting in Uyo on Thursday, Eno confirmed his decision to leave the […]
Peter Obi Describes Nigeria as a ‘Crime Scene’ Over ₦7tn Budget Fraud Exposed by BudgIT
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government following a report by BudgIT, which uncovered nearly ₦7 trillion worth of questionable projects inserted into the 2025 national budget. BudgIT, a civic-tech organization advocating for budget transparency, revealed that 11,122 projects amounting to ₦6.93 trillion were added to the budget by the National […]
Tinubu Submits ₦1.48trn Rivers Budget to National Assembly, Says ‘We Can’t Watch Rivers Burn’
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a ₦1.48 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill for Rivers State to the National Assembly, following the declaration of emergency rule and suspension of the state’s elected officials. The move comes after months of political unrest between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State Assembly loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. […]
ICYMI: Marte LG Hangs by a Thread – Gov Zulum Urges Federal Action as Boko Haram Nears Total Takeover
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum warns that Boko Haram/ISWAP militants now control all but one community in Marte Local Government Area. During a weekend visit, he appealed to the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army for urgent, decisive measures to prevent the fall of the remaining town and avert a complete takeover of the LGA. […]