Fubara Reaffirms “Rivers First” Agenda as He Marks Third Year in Office
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Rivers First” principle, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind governance and development since he assumed office. In a statement marking his third year in office, the governor said all policies and projects executed by his administration have been driven by the welfare […]
Sowore Backs ₦500,000 Minimum Wage, Blames Political Waste
Rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has defended his proposal for a ₦500,000 minimum wage in Nigeria, insisting that the country has sufficient resources if government spending priorities are properly managed. In a statement shared on his official page, Sowore argued that claims suggesting Nigeria cannot afford a higher minimum wage are misleading, […]
Bala Mohammed: “We Won’t Allow Anyone to Rig Us”
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said the Allied People’s Movement (APM) will not engage in electoral manipulation during the 2027 general elections, while also warning that the party will resist any attempt to rig it out of victory. Mohammed made the statement on Thursday at the Bauchi Government House during the affirmation of the […]
PDP Faction Moves to Quash Jonathan Ticket Reports
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to Nyesom Wike has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. The group, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, described reports of a planned convention to affirm Jonathan […]
2027 Will End Tinubu’s ‘Era of Propaganda’ — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has intensified criticism of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that the era of “political complacency, propaganda, and governance by deception” is nearing its end as Nigerians prepare for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku […]
Carney Calls for Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Amid Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday called for a renewed economic partnership with the United States, arguing that closer cooperation between the two neighbors would strengthen both economies and help support American growth. Speaking in New York City, Carney said the global economy is undergoing a period of significant change as the United States […]
Russian Drone Crashes Into Romanian Apartment Building, Prompting NATO Security Concerns
A Russian drone involved in an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into a residential building in eastern Romania on Friday, injuring two people and raising fresh security concerns within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance. Romanian authorities said the drone entered the country’s airspace before striking the roof of an apartment building in the city […]
NDC Kicks Off Nationwide Primaries Ahead of 2027 Showdown
The Nigeria Democratic Congress is set to conduct its Presidential, National Assembly, Governorship, and State Assembly primaries nationwide today, with most outcomes expected to be concluded through affirmation and delegate processes. According to a joint statement by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the exercise was rescheduled due […]
Nigeria Drifting Toward Abacha Era — Olawepo-Hashim
Presidential aspirant and chieftain of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has alleged that Nigeria is gradually sliding back into what he described as the “dark days” of the era of Sani Abacha, accusing powerful political forces of attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a strongly-worded statement issued ahead of […]
Oyo 2027: Makinde Endorses Adekanmbi as Preferred Successor
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly declared Bimbo Adekanmbi as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in the state. Makinde made the announcement on Thursday during Adekanmbi’s unveiling as the consensus governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The endorsement followed weeks of speculation surrounding […]
