Politics

Kwankwaso will contest 2027 Presidency – NNPP dismisses rumoured defection to APC The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has reaffirmed that Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will be contesting the 2027 presidential election, firmly denying recent speculations of his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released by the party’s leadership, the NNPP

Oluremi Tinubu, Govs’ Wives Pay Condolence Visit to Aisha Buhari Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, led a delegation of governors’ wives to pay a condolence visit to former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, following the passing of her beloved mother. The visit, which took place at the Abuja residence of the former First Lady, was

Private sector raises alarm as public debt races to N200trillion The private sector is raising serious concerns over Nigeria’s rapidly rising public debt, which is reportedly on track to hit ₦200 trillion in the near future. Business leaders, economists, and industry stakeholders have expressed alarm over the government’s increasing borrowing habits, warning that the growing

The Nigerian Senate has addressed growing speculations about an alleged rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, firmly stating that there is no division within its leadership. In an official statement released on Monday, the Senate dismissed reports of tension or rivalry as “mere fabrications”, asserting that both Akpabio and Bamidele

Wike Urges Nigerians to Shun ADC’s Proposed Coalition Ahead of 2027 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has strongly urged Nigerians to dismiss the recently announced coalition initiative by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing it as a weak political strategy driven by desperation rather than genuine

SDP disowns El-Rufai In a clear and forceful statement on Friday in Kaduna, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) officially disowned former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El‑Rufai. The party leadership made it abundantly clear that El‑Rufai is not a member—has never been—and is not authorized to speak, act, or represent the SDP in any capacity

PDP will come fourth in 2027 general election – Fayose I couldn’t find any credible statement where Ayo Fayose explicitly said the PDP would come fourth in the 2027 general election. What is true is that Fayose has delivered several candid critiques of his own party’s internal dynamics: So while Fayose has delivered some grim assessments about

Edo gov appoints BBNaija’s Anto Lecky SSA on tourism In a strategic move to bolster Edo State’s tourism and creative sectors, Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Munirat Antoinette Lecky—widely known as Anto Lecky from Big Brother Naija—to serve as Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy. Lecky brings a rich portfolio to her new role.

Buhari served himself, not Nigeria – Sowore Human rights activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, has openly criticized the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that his time in office was marked by selfishness and neglect of the Nigerian people. Reacting to the nationwide reactions that trailed Buhari’s recent death, Sowore said there was no reason

From tribute to tension: How Buhari’s burial sparked political storm What began as a solemn farewell to former President Muhammadu Buhari has rapidly escalated into a political firestorm, dividing opinions and reigniting long-held grievances across Nigeria. The burial ceremony, held with full state honors, saw high-profile tributes from sitting and former leaders, including President Bola