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…
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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…
2027: ADC Accuses APC of Pressuring Opposition Governors Into Tinubu Campaign Council The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of pressuring opposition governors into President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign structure, describing the alleged move as a threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy. The ADC Presidential Campaign Council’s Director of Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan, made the allegation in a statement on Wednesday following the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja. Ologbondiyan accused the ruling party of using state power to pressure governors who belong to other political parties into its campaign structure…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has declared that he will contest in the 2027 general elections, warning members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the party has no justification for losing the polls. Uzodimma made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The governor, who chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum and serves as secretary of the campaign council, is seeking election to represent Imo West Senatorial District in the National Assembly in 2027. He described the forthcoming election as a referendum not only on Tinubu’s…
The Obidient Movement has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections, urging electoral and security agencies to safeguard the credibility of the polls. The group issued the warning following Wike’s declaration that he would coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the FCT and Rivers State. In a statement released on Wednesday through its Media and Communications Directorate, the movement said the minister’s campaign role should not be interpreted as authority over voters or the electoral process. “Wike must understand that coordinating a political campaign does not confer…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday attended the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. Adeleke was among prominent political figures who gathered at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, for the inauguration of the council established to coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. The governor’s attendance followed his appointment as the campaign coordinator for Osun State in the APC’s revised Presidential Campaign Council list released on Tuesday. Adeleke, who was elected governor on the platform of the Accord Party, was named alongside Anambra State Governor Chukwuma…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of hypocrisy over his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly regarding economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria. Keyamo made the accusation in a post on his X account while responding to Atiku’s recent remarks on the rising cost of living and the security challenges facing the country. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had expressed concern over the difficulties confronting Nigerian households, saying many families were struggling to afford basic necessities while citizens continued to live in fear of kidnappings…
The Taraba State Government has approved the conduct of bye-elections to fill vacant councillorship positions in Donga, Wukari and Jalingo Local Government Areas. The Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) disclosed the development, saying preparations were underway to conduct the elections following vacancies caused by the death and resignation of some councillors. The commission’s chairman, Dr Bala Job Aji, announced the approval on Tuesday while receiving delegations from the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) and the management of Gift FM, Jalingo. Aji said the bye-elections were necessary to fill the vacant positions and ensure continued representation at the grassroots…
Human rights activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its proposed use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the collation of results for the 2027 general elections. Yesufu expressed her opposition in a video shared on X, arguing that the electoral body should not rely on AI for the process. “INEC has no business using AI for the 2027 election. Companies are still reeling from the repercussions of CAC dabbling in AI,” she said. The activist referred to concerns surrounding the Corporate Affairs Commission’s use of artificial intelligence,…
The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has said Governor Ademola Adeleke’s appointment as coordinator of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the state will not guarantee victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party stated this following Adeleke’s inclusion as Osun State coordinator of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) Presidential Campaign Council in the APC’s revised list of campaign officials. In a statement signed by its Osun State Chairman, Wale Adebayo, the APM described the appointment as having no automatic impact on the party’s electoral prospects in the state. Adebayo argued that Osun voters…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the final list of governorship candidates for the January 16, 2027 election in Kebbi State, leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) among the parties whose candidates feature on the list. The commission’s final list contains 14 governorship candidates representing different political parties. Governor Nasir Idris is listed as the APC candidate, while former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, will contest under the ADC platform. Other candidates include Basiru Musa of the Zenith Labour Party…
A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osita Okechukwu, has said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have failed to improve the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians, despite recording some gains at the macroeconomic level. Okechukwu made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Tuesday, where he assessed the impact of the administration’s economic policies. He acknowledged that some broader economic indicators had improved but argued that the benefits had not translated into better living conditions for citizens. “The economic reforms have done well at the macroeconomic level, but microeconomic indicators are very poor,”…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its final list of 12 governorship candidates cleared to contest the February 6, 2027 election in Ebonyi State. The list features Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress (APC), his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenger, Ifeanyi-Chukwuma Odii, and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Senator Paulinus Igwe Nwagu. INEC displayed the list at its state headquarters in Abakaliki and across its 13 local government area offices on Saturday, October 10, in line with its timetable for the 2027 general elections. Other candidates on the list include Ukpai Mba Udeh of the African…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the omission of several candidates from its final list for the 2027 general elections, insisting that the commission lacks the constitutional and statutory powers to disqualify aspirants. Maduabuchi made the position known during an appearance on Arise Television, following the publication of INEC’s final list of candidates on October 9, which left out several candidates nominated by political parties for various elective positions. He argued that the powers of statutory institutions must be exercised strictly within the limits established by the laws that created…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigerians are too poor to be left entirely at the mercy of market forces, pledging to subsidise crude oil production to make petroleum products more affordable if elected in 2027. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while explaining the party’s position on fuel subsidy. Abdullahi said the ADC and its presidential candidate, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, believed the government had a responsibility to protect citizens from the effects of rising living costs. “Nigerians are too poor to be left to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has demanded an apology from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the opposition party of misleading the public over incidents at Akanu Ibiam International Airport and its state secretariat. The APC, through its state Publicity Secretary, Chief Uche Obute, said the NDC should acknowledge its alleged errors and apologise to residents of Enugu State and Nigerians. The demand followed a press conference by the Enugu NDC, led by its state chairman, Emmanuel Chukwujekwu Nebo, in which the party challenged the account of the incidents presented by the Secretary to the Enugu State…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared himself the field commander for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in the FCT, saying he will also coordinate efforts to secure support for the President in Rivers State. Wike made the declaration on Monday at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Rainbow Coalition in Abuja, where political figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agreed to work together ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former Rivers State governor said the coalition had settled on Tinubu as its preferred presidential candidate and would mobilise…