Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt to become Nigeria’s president, ruling out another presidential bid in 2031. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the declaration during a Hausa-language interview, saying he would not return for another presidential contest if…
The Presidency and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have become embroiled in another fierce confrontation over persistent killings and insecurity across Nigeria, reopening debate over the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s security challenges. Atiku has repeatedly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over killings attributed to terrorists, bandits and other armed groups, arguing that…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fuel subsidy reforms, arguing that Nigeria could have faced a staggering subsidy burden running into ₦53 trillion if the previous system had been allowed to continue. The claim adds a fresh dimension to the continuing national debate over one of the most…
Former Osun State Governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has made a striking revelation about his private life, declaring that he has remained sexually faithful to his wife throughout their marriage. Aregbesola said he has never slept with another woman since marrying his wife, presenting fidelity as one of the principles that has guided…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, declaring that the country is effectively “at war” and accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of lacking a coherent strategy to address the crisis. Hashim made the remarks while commenting on the growing wave of insecurity across several…
20th July 2026 A businessman has stirred widespread controversy after reportedly calling on the Federal Government to kill the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, claiming it would restore peace to Nigeria’s South-East region. The remarks have generated strong reactions across political, legal, and civil society circles, with many arguing…
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…
13th July 2026 The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has declared that the National Assembly does not require the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before investigating issues relating to the federal budget, insisting that oversight remains one of the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities. The lawmaker made the remark while addressing growing public debate…
7 JULY 2026 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces an uphill task in its bid to reclaim the presidency in the 2027 general election, saying the opposition party remains too divided and structurally weak to mount a formidable challenge against the ruling All…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he cannot guarantee that he will be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election, emphasizing that his commitment is to the future of Nigeria rather than any personal political ambition. Speaking during a public engagement, Obi noted that while many Nigerians are already focused on the…
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