Supreme Court of Nigeria has granted the request by the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for an accelerated hearing of its appeal. The Court directed all respondents to file their necessary processes within five days and fixed April 22, 2026, for further hearing. Notably,...
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu led federal government of attempting to frustrate the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention by allegedly targeting the venue scheduled to host the event. In a post shared on his official X handle on Tuesday, Atiku described reports that authorities...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Assembly to urgently exercise its constitutional oversight powers to investigate allegations reportedly made against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. In a statement.on Tuesday, SERAP urged lawmakers to conduct what it described...
Former Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has criticised recent remarks by Bola Ahmed Tinubu comparing Nigeria’s economic situation to that of Kenya, warning that such comparisons risk downplaying the severity of hardship facing Nigerians. In a post shared on X, Obi titled his message “From Pharisee to Tax Collector: Rethinking...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Management of both the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false and malicious claims circulating on social media alleging that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, endorsed a partisan post on X. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo...
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote (GCON), Africa’s leading industrialist, accomplished businessman, and Chairman of Dangote Group, on his birthday on Friday, April 10. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, acknowledged Dangote’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s economic growth and...
The CSO Coalition for the Revival of Ajaokuta Steel Company, has announced the convening of an International Conference on Ajaokuta Steel Company, scheduled to hold virtually on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Themed Ajaokuta Phenomenon in Tinubu’s Era: A Turning Point or Another Missed Opportunity?, the conference...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday led tributes to the late Senator Mpigi Barinada Barry, describing him as a principled and courageous leader whose life was defined by service, conviction and commitment to the public good. At a Night of Tribute held at the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed plans to deepen investment in police training, intelligence gathering, and modern law enforcement systems, as part of a broader plan to transform the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) into a world-class institution. He said the Nigerian state owes a permanent moral duty to empower...
If Obi emerges as the presidential candidate for the ADC, the battle for Aso Rock in 2027 will be fundamentally altered, with up to 50 per cent of the advantage slipping from Tinubu’s grasp. In light of the weight of existing evidence when subjected to objective analysis, the prospect...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised serious concerns over what it described as a developing situation capable of preventing the party from fielding candidates in upcoming elections, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of creating “landmines” that could undermine its participation. In a statement issued by the party’s...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s reported approval of ₦3.3 trillion to settle debts in Nigeria’s power sector, questioning the effectiveness of previous approvals and calling for greater transparency. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on...
Nigeria has taken another step to strengthen its diplomatic engagements across key global capitals following the presentation of Letters of Credence to newly appointed ambassadors-designate. The Letters of Credence were presented on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu‑Ojukwu, during...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released what it described as a certified affidavit from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), dated September 12, 2025, affirming that former Senate President David Mark was duly leading the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). The opposition party said the document, particularly Clauses 14...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has raised concerns that Nigeria may be gradually drifting toward a one-party state, warning that recent political developments could weaken democratic institutions and limit opposition voices. Makinde expressed the concern in a newsletter titled “ _The Business of Governance,”_ where he highlighted developments within...
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed claims linking President Bola Tinubu to the political challenges facing former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing such allegations as unfair and misleading. Reacting to comments from Obi’s media team, Onanuga said President Tinubu should not be blamed for Obi’s political decisions,...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over renewed killings across several states, less than 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assured Nigerians that such violence would not recur. In a post shared on his X handle, Obi lamented that fresh attacks...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday said his administration’s infrastructure development and economic reforms across sectors are for the benefit, well-being, and prosperity of citizens. He gave the assurance in Iperu, Ogun State, during the inauguration of the Gateway Cargo International Airport, built by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun....
I read Farooq Kperogi’s Saturday essay of 4th April 2026: How Opposition Tinubu Would Treat President Tinubu. It is a striking piece of political craftsmanship—polished, pointed, and piercing. It holds up a mirror to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and invites Nigerians to behold a jarring reflection: the insurgent opposition...