“I’ll Serve Just One Term, Then It’s Obi’s Turn”— Atiku Proposes 2027 Power-Swap Plan
Confidential sources say former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has offered Peter Obi the vice-presidential slot on a joint ticket for the 2027 election, pledging to govern for only one four-year term before handing over. The arrangement, first discussed at a private UK meeting earlier this year, still needs approval from each man’s inner circle and could […]
JUST IN: Labour Party Suspends Alex Otti, Kingibe, Nwokocha for Anti-Party Activities
The Labour Party has indefinitely suspended six top members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senators Ireti Kingibe and Darlington Nwokocha, citing anti-party activities. Others affected are Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi. According to a statement by National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the suspension follows the recommendations of a disciplinary committee […]
“No Money Is Missing from Student Loan Fund” – NELFUND CEO Clears Air Amid Misappropriation Claims
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has firmly denied reports of missing funds within the student loan scheme, stating that no N71 billion has been stolen or mismanaged. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, NELFUND’s Managing Director and CEO, Akintunde Sawyerr, addressed public concerns following allegations that some schools were diverting funds, prompting an investigation […]
GDP Is a Poor Tool to Measure Living Standards’ — Presidency Refutes Adesina’s Economic Assessment
The Presidency has dismissed comments made by African Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, that Nigerians were better off in 1960 than they are today. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused Adesina of making inaccurate claims based on faulty data and […]
$1.5 Billion Later, Nigeria’s Refineries Still Idle: Warri Shut Down Weeks After Relaunch, Port Harcourt Underperforms
Despite the Nigerian government spending over $1.5 billion on refinery rehabilitation projects, the country’s state-owned refineries remain largely non-functional. The Warri Refinery, which was recently celebrated as “back in action,” has reportedly shut down again just weeks after relaunch. Meanwhile, the much-anticipated Port Harcourt Refinery is yet to commence full operations, despite repeated government assurances […]
“Only a Coalition Can Stop Tinubu in 2027” – Kenneth Okonkwo Declares
Former Labour Party presidential spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo says the opposition’s only hope of defeating President Bola Tinubu and the APC in 2027 is through a strong coalition. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo expressed confidence that a coalition will form, although he could not confirm whether it would involve Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, or […]
“If I Were Peter Obi, I’d Return to PDP” – Sowunmi Urges Former LP Candidate to Rejoin Party for 2027
Segun Sowunmi, a senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar’s campaign, has advised Peter Obi to return to the PDP ahead of the 2027 presidential election to improve his chances. Speaking on Seun Okinbaloye’s “Mic On” podcast, Sowunmi suggested that Obi, who performed strongly in the 2023 election […]
“If Atiku Runs Again, I’ll Oppose Him 100%” – Fayose Insists on Power Shift to the South
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has firmly stated that he will not support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar if he contests the 2027 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “I worked against Atiku in 2023, and I will do it again if he runs. It’s time we learn from our mistakes,” Fayose […]
“Nobody Can Be President Without the North” – Baba-Ahmed Warns Ahead of 2027 Elections
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has declared that the North will make a decisive move within the next six months regarding who to support in the 2027 presidential elections. Speaking in a Hausa-language video interview alongside ex-NHIS boss Usman Yusuf, Baba-Ahmed emphasized that no candidate can win […]
Tunde Bakare Accuses Tinubu of State Capture, Warns of Democratic Decline
Former APC presidential aspirant and pastor, Tunde Bakare, has criticized President Bola Tinubu for undermining the separation of powers in Nigeria. In a recent state of the nation address, Bakare accused the Tinubu administration of turning the National Assembly into a mere extension of the executive, warning that this power imbalance threatens Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking […]