The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the worsening hardship in the country, accusing the government of focusing on the 2027 general elections while Nigerians continue to struggle. Ayodele said the situation in the country remained difficult, citing rising school fees, high market prices, insecurity and the growing economic pressure on households. In a video statement circulating on Sunday, the cleric maintained that the condition of many Nigerians required urgent attention from the Federal Government rather than an early focus on political campaigns. “Everything is not going well in Nigeria…
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Arise Television Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has expressed sympathy for President Bola Tinubu following his speech at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Kaduna State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oseni described Tinubu’s address as one of the worst campaign speeches he had heard, blaming the President’s campaign team for allegedly failing to prepare him adequately for the event. The broadcaster made the remarks on Monday during Arise Television’s Morning Show, where he reviewed the President’s performance at the rally. According to Oseni, Tinubu’s speech lacked structure, coherence and a clear explanation of his administration’s policies,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, claiming that the former Anambra State governor has little to offer Nigerians beyond quoting statistics. Shettima made the remarks on Monday while speaking at an event in Abuja, where he defended the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Vice President argued that while Obi frequently cites statistics in discussing Nigeria’s economic challenges, he had yet to present what Shettima considered concrete solutions to the country’s problems. “I respect Peter Obi for having the courage to…
Efforts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve its lingering leadership crisis in Benue State have ended in a deadlock, as rival factions loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, failed to reach an agreement. The failure of the reconciliation meeting has raised concerns about the party’s unity and preparations for the 2027 general elections, with both camps maintaining their positions over the leadership of the state chapter. The crisis centres on the disputed chairmanship of the party in Benue. While the faction aligned with Governor Alia recognises Benjamin Omale…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Borno State has dismissed its House of Assembly candidate, Mohammed Bunu, over alleged involvement in campaign activities supporting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The decision was communicated in a letter dated October 25, 2026, and signed by the NDC state Deputy Chairman, Umar Fema. According to the letter, the disciplinary action followed allegations that campaign materials bearing the ADC logo, the slogan “SABON TAFIYA, SABON SALO,” and the names and photographs of Atiku and Bunu had circulated. The party said Bunu’s appearance on the materials raised concerns about his political…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the state as an “Asiwaju state.” Fintiri made the declaration on Monday in Yola during the launch of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027, a campaign initiative aimed at mobilising grassroots support for Tinubu ahead of the next general election. The governor’s position comes amid the political significance of Adamawa as the home state of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, who is seeking the presidency under the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Despite Atiku’s political influence in the state, Fintiri expressed confidence in Tinubu’s leadership and…
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his recent physical demonstration at a political gathering, accusing him of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu. Igboho warned that he would verbally attack anyone who insulted the President, insisting that political disagreements should not be used as an excuse to ridicule an elderly person. The activist made the remarks in a viral video on Sunday, describing Makinde’s action of jumping off a stage as childish and disrespectful. “He was jumping around like a frog and a mad man, insulting Tinubu, saying Tinubu can’t…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the reported distribution of seven brand-new Toyota Prado sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to selected youth leaders for election mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The opposition party estimated that the vehicles could cost about ₦1.015 billion, describing the reported expenditure as insensitive to the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. The controversy followed a social media post by the APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, announcing the presentation of the vehicles to selected youth leaders to support their mobilisation activities ahead of the next general election. In its…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has vowed to present its membership and resignation records in court if disputes involving former members who defected to other political parties become subjects of post-election litigation following the 2027 general elections. The party said it would not bow to pressure to backdate resignation letters for elected officials who allegedly left its platform without completing the required procedures. The Founder and Chairman of the NNPP Board of Trustees, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, disclosed this on Sunday, warning that altering or falsifying party records to accommodate former members could amount to criminal conduct. Aniebonam said the…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu and the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the period of political conflict in the state is over. Fubara also endorsed the coalition’s governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Chinda, urging his supporters to rally behind the alliance and its candidates. The governor made his position known in a video shared on social media, where he called on his loyalists to put past disagreements aside and work towards peace and political stability in the state. “We have made peace in the state and…
Professor of Political Economy and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Pat Utomi, has criticised supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged online attacks, describing engagement with those he called “APC data boys” as an insult to his integrity. Utomi made the remarks in a series of posts on his verified X handle on Sunday, following criticism he said he received after speaking about the welfare and working conditions of Nigerian soldiers. The economist had raised concerns about the remuneration and living conditions of military personnel, comparing their circumstances with those of their counterparts in the United…
Musa Kwankwaso, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has declared that the people of Arewa will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Kwankwaso said the North-West geopolitical zone was prepared to vote massively for Tinubu in the forthcoming presidential election, insisting that the region had made its position clear. He spoke on Saturday on the sidelines of the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State, where party supporters and political leaders gathered to endorse the President’s second-term ambition. According to Kwankwaso, the turnout at the rally demonstrated the level of support Tinubu enjoys…
Suspected political thugs have reportedly attacked members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at Okposhi Ward in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, destroying chairs and canopies and disrupting a gathering organised to receive a party chieftain. The incident reportedly occurred when Prince Emeka Irem, APGA’s candidate for the Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, paid a courtesy visit to his ward chairman. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the suspected attackers stormed the venue, vandalised chairs and canopies, and chased away party supporters who had gathered…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians in the North to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying the President deserves political reciprocity for his longstanding support for the region. Shettima made the appeal on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna State. He said Tinubu had consistently identified with Northern political leaders and supported their ambitions over the years, arguing that the region should reciprocate the gesture by voting for him in the next presidential election. According to the Vice-President, Tinubu’s political relationship with the North dates back several years and includes…
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s campaign rally in Kaduna, questioning claims of widespread support ahead of the 2027 general election. Sowore, in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, accused the ruling party of attempting to portray the crowd at the rally as evidence of nationwide support for Tinubu. He claimed that Ranchers Bees Stadium in Kaduna, where the APC held its campaign flag-off, had a capacity of about 5,000 people. According to him, supporters were transported from…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a “government of anarchy,” accusing it of failing to uphold the rule of law and respect democratic institutions. Okonkwo made the remarks during an interview on MIC-ON with Seun Okinbaloye, where he criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the country’s affairs. “Tinubu’s government is a government of anarchy,” he said. The former Nollywood actor accused the administration of undermining the rule of law and failing to respect the institutions responsible for sustaining democracy. He also faulted the government’s economic policies, particularly the removal…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to strengthen measures to protect persons with disabilities and ensure their full participation in the 2027 general elections. The commission said electoral security arrangements must address the specific challenges faced by voters with disabilities, including intimidation, inaccessible polling units, communication barriers and threats of violence. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, made the appeal on Friday during a high-level technical engagement on disability-inclusive election security and protection protocols in Abuja. The meeting, held at the Abuja Inter-Continental Hotel, brought together security agencies,…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has declared that the era of politicians giving Nigerians N1,000 or N2,000 to attend political rallies is over, insisting that the country needs a new approach to political mobilisation. Uzodimma made the statement during the General Assembly of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, held in Imo State. The governor said the political practice of gathering people at rallies for hours and offering them small amounts of money was outdated, adding that Nigerians should embrace a new order that promotes self-reliance and economic prosperity. “You have seen that the days are gone when…
A chieftain of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Alhaji Bisi Olopoeyan, has criticised Oyo State Governor and the party’s presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, describing his conduct during a political gathering in Akure, Ondo State, as childish. Olopoeyan faulted Makinde’s decision to jump down from a stage while challenging Nigerians to vote for presidential candidates who possess the physical strength and energy required to lead the country. Makinde had made the demonstration during the APM South-West town hall meeting in Akure, where he urged Nigerians to consider the physical fitness and stamina of candidates ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has explained how President Bola Tinubu could help secure support from the South-West for an eventual Igbo presidency. Soludo said the South-East’s support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 could encourage political understanding and strengthen the chances of the region producing a future president. According to him, Nigeria’s presidency requires dialogue, negotiations and political agreements among the country’s major political interests. The governor noted that power rotation remained an important consideration in the country’s political arrangement, suggesting that after Tinubu’s tenure, the presidency could return to the North before eventually moving back to the South.…