Fix the Economy or Face Ballot Revolt in 2027, Ohanaeze Warns Tinubu
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that worsening economic hardship and insecurity could derail his chances of securing a second term in the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday in Abakaliki, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, National Deputy President of Ohanaeze, said Nigerians are “wiser now” and may revolt at the polls if […]
VP Shettima Heads to Ethiopia for Green Legacy Launch, Industrial Tour
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Thursday for an official state visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. According to Stanley Nkwocha, media aide to the vice president, Shettima will participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a flagship environmental initiative targeting the planting of 20 […]
PDP BoT Rejects Anyanwu’s Return, Condemns Cancellation of NEC Meeting
A fresh power tussle has rocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its Board of Trustees (BoT) has firmly rejected the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary and condemned the cancellation of the party’s upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The BoT, led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, described the decisions made […]
Tinubu Signs Landmark Reform Bills into Law, Promises Pro-People Tax Relief
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four landmark tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fragmented tax structure, promising relief for low-income earners and small businesses. The signing took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and was witnessed by top government officials including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen […]
Tinubu to Civil Servants: Innovate or Step Aside for National Transformation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s civil servants to shed bureaucratic inertia and embrace innovation as key agents in delivering his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Wednesday at the inaugural International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, the president declared that the time for a passive, outdated civil service is over. “This conference must not be a talk shop. The civil […]
Presidency Hits Back at El-Rufai, Cites Obasanjo Amid 2027 Tensions
The presidency has hit back at Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, over his recent remarks predicting President Bola Tinubu’s defeat in 2027, accusing him of disloyalty and personal ambition. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, issued a blistering response on Wednesday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle. He referenced former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s 2014 memoir My […]
Wike Slams PDP Chair Damagum, Accuses Him of Backing Illegalities
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised Umar Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for directing Senator Samuel Anyanwu to resume duties as the party’s National Secretary. Speaking on Wednesday during the inauguration of interchange bridges in Abuja, Wike said Damagum lacked the authority to issue such an order, insisting that Anyanwu was […]
I am ready to do anything Mr President tells me — Jibrin Barau
Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has reaffirmed his absolute loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as his “political father” and pledging to obey the president’s directives without hesitation. Speaking on Wednesday during a press briefing with National Assembly correspondents, Barau praised Tinubu’s leadership and support, especially during a turbulent political period in Kano State. “I am ready to do anything Mr […]
Tinubu Labels Opposition Coalition as ‘Political IDPs’, Dismisses 2027 Threat
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the emerging opposition coalition aiming to challenge his leadership in the 2027 general elections, branding its leaders as “politically displaced persons” searching for relevance. Speaking on Wednesday during a working visit to Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, Tinubu described the coalition’s early moves as misguided and politically premature. […]
Edo Govt: ₦100bn Deal Is Project Funding, Not a Loan
The Edo State Government has clarified that the recently approved ₦100 billion facility is not a direct loan but a contractor-based funding arrangement designed to fast-track key infrastructure projects across the state. In a statement released on Wednesday in Benin City, Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, said the facility involves First Bank Plc directly funding selected contractors, with the state only serving as […]
