“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 […]
Overbilling? Lagos State Deputy Governor’s Power Bill Jumps from ₦2.7m to ₦29m. “This Is Madness,” Hamzat Says
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has raised concerns over erratic electricity billing, revealing that his power bill surged from ₦2.7 million in March to ₦29 million in April, despite purchasing a prepaid meter that remains unusable due to conversion delays by the distribution company. Speaking at a roundtable with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), […]
Tensions Rise in APC: Ndume Questions Tinubu’s Leadership, Bwala Calls Him ‘Opposition in Disguise’
Senator Ali Ndume’s sharp criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership has stirred tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC), prompting a strong response from presidential aide Daniel Bwala. Ndume faulted Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, calling it a misstep. He urged the President to focus on security, citizens’ welfare, and the economy […]
“The Public Has a Right to Know” – U.S. Court Orders FBI, DEA to Release Tinubu Drug Investigation Records
A U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. has ordered the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to release documents related to past investigations involving Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and alleged drug trafficking activities. In a ruling on April 8, 2025, Judge Beryl Howell directed both agencies to comply with Freedom […]
“We’re Not Merging with Anyone” — PDP Governors Affirm Party’s Solo Path to 2027
Amid talks of political mergers ahead of the 2027 elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has firmly stated that the party will not enter any coalition or merger. This resolution was shared in a communique after the Forum’s closed-door meeting in Ibadan, chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. While ruling out mergers, […]
Japa Syndrome: “Young People Don’t Need Freebies—They Need Capital,” Says AfDB President Adesina
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has stressed that Africa’s growing youth population is a major economic opportunity—if properly invested in. He argued that young people don’t need token empowerment schemes or handouts, but real capital to grow their ideas and build lasting businesses. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Adesina […]
Rivers Government Appoints LGA Administrators Despite Court Ruling
The Rivers State Government has appointed administrators for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs), despite a Supreme Court judgment nullifying the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The appointments, approved by the state’s Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, took effect on April 7, 2025. They were announced alongside the reconstitution of key boards, agencies, […]
INEC Locks Gate as Labour Party Attempts to Submit Supreme Court Judgment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday locked its gates, restricting access to Labour Party (LP) leaders and stakeholders who arrived to submit the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment removing Julius Abure as national chairman. The action comes amid a deepening leadership crisis within the Labour Party following the recent […]