Where there is vision, there is development. This is the philosophy of Bello Matawalle, a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu. To him, Tinubu is a visionary leader endowed with courage and a plucky spirit to dare. He has been up and about selling Tinubu to Nigerians of all...
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Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, says the five governors in the region have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing what he described as unprecedented federal investments in the South-East. Speaking during a meeting with the Imo State Elders...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the proposed Social Media Shutdown Bill before the National Assembly, alleging that it reflects the President Bola Tinubu led administration’s lack of confidence ahead of the 2027 general elections. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the remarks in a post shared on...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected allegations by former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, that the Service-Wide Vote (SWV) in the 2026 federal budget was designed to finance President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja,...
Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, played any role in the emergence of Chief Mike Aondoakaa as the party’s governorship candidate. The party said allegations linking Akume to Aondoakaa’s emergence...
A coalition of stakeholders under the aegis of the Southern Borno Concerned Citizens Forum has unanimously endorsed Hon. Ali Abdullahi Isa (AAI) as the preferred running mate to the Borno State governorship candidate, Engr. Mustapha Gubio. The endorsement was announced on Sunday during a press briefing held at the...
The Emir of Gwoza, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Mustapha Idrissa Timta, on Sunday led a high-powered delegation of traditional rulers, political leaders and stakeholders from the Gwoza Emirate on a solidarity visit to Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, following the nomination of Hon. Ali Isa Abdullahi as the...
In the feverish race towards the 2027 elections, no one is concerned that many Nigerians may be left out of the democratic process. Yet democracy by its definition and nature ought to be a majoritarian enterprise. The originators of democracy designed it to be inclusive; a unifying platform that...
A Federal High Court in Minna has dismissed an application seeking to amend the names of parties in a lawsuit challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election that produced Yakubu Auna as the party’s candidate for the Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The suit...
Minister of State for Regional Development, Barrister Uba Maigari, has expressed confidence that Governor Agbu Kefas’ performance, particularly in tackling insecurity, will earn him a decisive victory if he seeks re-election in the 2027 governorship election in Taraba State. Maigari made the remarks while speaking with journalists at his...
In the quest for effective governance, the choice of a deputy is never merely ceremonial; it is a strategic decision that can make the difference between vision and execution. As Engineer Mustapha Gubio prepares to lead Borno State into its next chapter, one name stands out as the perfect...
.. A snipet of his family background Ali Abdullahi is the son of Mallam Abdullahi Alkali Isa Mirnga, former Accountant General of Borno State and Permanent Secretary, Government House. His father is a younger brother to Alhaji Adamu Alkali Isa, Alhaji Muhammadu Ghani Alkali Isa, and Alhaji Ali Alkali...
As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has expressed optimism that Benue State is on course to reclaim its former prominence, assuring residents that renewed efforts are underway to restore the state’s lost glory. This comes...
The Agbu Kefas Continuity Movement has dismissed recent comments by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Senator Abubakar Tutare, describing his criticism of Governor Kefas as driven by personal interests rather than concern for the people. In a statement signed by its coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim...
Senator representing Taraba North Senatorial District, Shaibu Lau, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he instituted legal action against the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the party’s senatorial primary election. The lawmaker described the claim as false, malicious and the...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 18 chairmanship seats and 192 councillorship positions in the Edo State local government elections, according to the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). Announcing the results in Benin City on Sunday, EDSIEC Chairman Jonathan Aifuobhokhan said the election was conducted in line...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised opposition political parties for failing to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, describing the development as evidence of their lack of preparedness. The ruling party said it successfully...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to investigate the allegations that governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted N800 billion for political and campaign purposes.” According to reports, APC governors are allegedly making monthly...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-nominating Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Saturday, Governor Zulum described the President’s decision as a demonstration of political wisdom,...
The Tinubu presidency is caught in a web from its own DNA. A grand Ponzi scheme born and bred in the bowels of the presidency has burst into the open. A famous con man ostensibly hired by highly placed officials has been exposed. His elaborate scheme of floating a...