Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has pledged to prioritise the fight against insecurity and ensure that Nigerians displaced by violence return safely to their communities if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary, using the occasion to offer a critical assessment of the…
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate Peter Obi has delivered a sharply critical assessment of Nigeria’s condition as the country marks its 66th Independence anniversary, describing Nigeria as “the worst place to be born” today. The statement forms part of Obi’s broader criticism of Nigeria’s development record and the living conditions confronting millions of…
Chief executives of federal government agencies and parastatals have launched a coalition to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027, pledging to mobilise at least 10 million votes for the President. Operating under the Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals, the group unveiled its initiative during a meeting with the National Chairman of…
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Obidient Movement says it lost about ₦20 million following a police directive rescheduling its planned two-million-man solidarity march for the Peter Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso 2027 presidential ticket in Uyo. The march had been scheduled for October 1, 2026, to coincide with Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary, but the Akwa Ibom…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged young Nigerians to become more demanding of their elected representatives, saying the country’s youth must play a stronger role in holding political leaders accountable. Saraki made the call on Thursday as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence anniversary, arguing that young citizens should not limit their participation in democracy…
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dr Tonte Ibraye, has resigned from the party, citing its prolonged leadership crisis and concerns over the legitimacy of its internal processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ibraye, who contested the Rivers governorship election on the ADC platform in 2023, announced his resignation in…
Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has fired back at FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, declaring that she will not be intimidated by political pressure and insisting that no minister or public office holder is above scrutiny. The latest exchange centres on Kingibe’s questions about borrowing by the FCT Administration. She has challenged Wike…
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his determination to seek a second term in office, declaring that he will not make the 2027 presidential election an easy contest for opposition parties. Speaking during a meeting with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by Archbishop Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, at…
20th July 2026 The Federal Government has reportedly allocated ₦8.05 billion for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of churches and mosques in the 2026 Appropriation Budget, despite projecting a ₦31.45 trillion budget deficit. According to the report, the allocation has sparked renewed debate over the government’s spending priorities at a time when Nigeria is grappling…
20th July 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State has been plunged into a fresh leadership crisis following a disagreement between rival factions over the party’s chairmanship. The dispute, which has heightened tensions within the party, revolves around competing claims to the leadership of the Edo State chapter. Both factions insist they are…
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