Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, has explained why he does not wear the trademark crested cap associated with President Bola Tinubu, saying he does not believe in displaying loyalty that is not genuine. Ndume made the clarification during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he criticised what he described as hypocrisy among some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker said his decision not to wear the President’s signature cap should not be interpreted as dislike for Tinubu, stressing that genuine support should come from personal conviction rather than outward displays.…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has dismissed reports that he plans to defect from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tambuwal’s media office described the reports circulating on social media as false and baseless, insisting that the former Sokoto State governor had no intention of joining the APC. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Prince Daniel, on behalf of the Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Media Office. “For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Tambuwal has no plans to join…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has warned politicians, political parties and electoral officials against manipulating the 2027 general elections, insisting that the votes of the Igbo people must count. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation declared that it would not accept vote theft, falsification of election results or the imposition of political leaders against the wishes of the electorate. The warning was contained in a statement jointly signed by the organisation’s Deputy President-General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and its Acting Secretary-General, Professor Chibuikeya Achoakawa. Ohanaeze maintained that no governor, political party or influential politician had the right to undermine the constitutional right of Ndigbo…
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has warned that the proposed return of fuel subsidy by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, could push petrol prices to ₦4,000 per litre. Kwankwaso argued that reversing the removal of petrol subsidy could impose a significant financial burden on the Federal Government and worsen the country’s economic challenges. He said the policy could place additional pressure on public finances, potentially affecting the government’s ability to pay workers’ salaries, fund education and healthcare, meet pension obligations and execute infrastructure projects. The APC…
Former Cross River State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has said his personal friendship with President Bola Tinubu remains intact despite his disagreement with the direction of the president’s administration. Duke made this known on Monday during an interview on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu, Ogun State. The former governor, who said his relationship with Tinubu dated back to 1998, explained that their political differences should not be mistaken for personal hostility. “President Tinubu is my friend since 1998, but I don’t like the direction he’s…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that Northern Nigeria will give President Bola Tinubu full support in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that there should be no change of government at the Presidential Villa. Yusuf made the declaration on Saturday in Abuja during the unveiling of the national headquarters of Arewa for Asiwaju (A4A), a political movement established to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election. The governor said the North would support the president’s second-term ambition, adding that Kano State would play a leading role in mobilising voters across the region. “I can guarantee the President that the North…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called on security agencies to investigate the reported attack on the campaign vehicle of its candidate for Jalingo, Yorro and Zing Federal Constituency in Taraba State, Innocent Umar Jabayang. The incident reportedly occurred during the weekend in Yorro Local Government Area, where the vehicle was allegedly damaged by suspected political thugs. The APGA governorship candidate in Taraba State, Danjuma Usman Shiddi, condemned the incident, describing it as a threat to peaceful political participation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shiddi said the vehicle, with registration number GBB-339AA, sustained damage to its windscreens and…
Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of avoiding direct engagement with Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election. Okonkwo made the allegation in a statement published on his X account on Saturday, describing Tinubu as an “absentee President” and questioning his suitability for re-election. He claimed that the president was expected to campaign in only 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, arguing that such a schedule would limit his direct engagement with voters. “Tinubu will campaign in only 12 states out of 36 states…
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Nafiu Bala Gombe, has rejected any alliance, merger or coalition with the G-100 Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, while warning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against presenting himself as the party’s presidential candidate. The faction accused Atiku and some members of the G-100 Coalition of allegedly attempting to pressure its leadership into an alliance against its wishes. In a statement issued on Saturday, Gombe maintained that the faction would contest the 2027 elections independently, relying on its political ideology, organisational structure and nationwide presence. He insisted that the…
The Kano State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security before, during and after the 2027 general elections, while warning against the spread of fake news and misleading information capable of triggering violence. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, gave the assurance on Saturday during the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kano State Chapter, held at Tahir Guest Palace in Kano. The meeting focused on the theme, “Managing Election Results: The Role of Information Officers.” Bakori, in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, stressed…
Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has accused the Federal Government of delaying the distribution of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) dividend funds due to state governments, warning that the move is affecting development plans and infrastructure projects. Makinde raised the concern on Friday during the 2027 budget stakeholders’ consultative engagement held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. The governor said each state was expected to receive more than ₦250 billion from the NLNG dividends, adding that the anticipated funds had already been factored into development plans by his…
The Onidogun of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Moses Ekundayo Bakare, has died after reportedly collapsing and spending 24 hours in a coma. The traditional ruler was said to have collapsed on Wednesday and was rushed to a hospital, where he remained unconscious before passing away on Thursday evening. Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, confirmed the monarch’s death, saying he was informed of the development by chiefs from the community. Ajanaku expressed the state government’s condolences to the deceased’s family and the people of Idogun, urging residents to maintain peace and…
The Nigerian Army has explained that Plateau-based journalist Lawrence Zongo was arrested for allegedly entering a restricted military facility without authorisation and wearing Meta smart glasses considered a potential security risk. Zongo, a conflict journalist and volunteer reporter with Amnesty International, was arrested on October 5, 2026, at a military medical facility within Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, the headquarters of the Army’s 3 Division in Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State. Reports indicated that he had visited the facility to see relatives receiving treatment for injuries sustained during an attack in Bassa Local Government Area. Amnesty International subsequently raised concerns over his detention,…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has criticised President Bola Tinubu over persistent killings and abductions across Nigeria, insisting that the president must take urgent action to protect citizens before the 2027 general election. The party’s National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, made the position known in a statement condemning the worsening security situation in several parts of the country. Baba-Ahmed accused the Tinubu administration of failing to adequately protect lives and property, arguing that repeated attacks by armed groups and other criminal elements had left many communities vulnerable. The PRP identified Kwara, Niger, Benue, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Borno, Plateau and…
The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has accused former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of advancing President Bola Tinubu’s political interests by urging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race in favour of Peter Obi. The council described Kwankwaso’s position as self-serving, alleging that his intervention could deepen divisions within the opposition and weaken efforts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next general election. The Director of Media and Publicity of the ADC-PCC, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the allegations in a statement on Friday while reacting to Kwankwaso’s interview…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two farmers from Borno State, Manle Modu and Bulama Modu Awaye, to 11 years’ imprisonment each for offences linked to supporting Boko Haram terrorists. Justice Binta Fatima Nyako handed down the sentences after the defendants pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges brought against them by the Federal Government through the Department of State Services (DSS). The two men were among 48 suspects scheduled for trial before Justice Nyako as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing prosecution of suspected terrorists and their alleged collaborators. Manle Modu, a resident of Burari village in Mafa Local…
Supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State on Friday staged a peaceful protest at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of the party’s governorship candidate, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu, from the final list for the 2027 governorship election. The protesters, led by the NDC deputy governorship candidate, Mustapha Kwankwaso, marched to the commission’s state office, where they submitted a formal petition demanding the inclusion of the candidates’ names in the list. Speaking during the protest, Kwankwaso maintained that the party had complied with the requirements for…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured Nigerians that the country will experience better days under its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following the party’s commitment to reducing fuel prices if elected in 2027. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, gave the assurance while reacting to remarks by its vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, that an NDC-led government would consider all necessary measures, including the possible restoration of fuel subsidy, to bring down the cost of petrol. Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State, made the position known during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he expressed concern…
The Bauchi State Police Command has warned political parties against thuggery, hate speech and political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging them to conduct issue-based campaigns and comply with electoral laws. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, gave the warning during a meeting with leaders of political parties at the command’s headquarters in Bauchi. Aliyu, who was represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Abdulmajid Isah, assured the parties of adequate and impartial security throughout the electioneering period. He urged political actors to focus on their policies and manifestoes rather than resort to personal…
Professor of political economy Pat Utomi has challenged President Bola Tinubu to engage his opponents in a public debate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying failure to discuss policies directly with rival candidates would amount to dishonesty towards Nigerians. Utomi made the call on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, where he stressed the need for presidential candidates to explain their policies and engage in open discussions before voters. The political economist argued that candidates seeking the same office should be prepared to defend their records, outline their plans and respond to questions about their…