Sultan Lament Insecurity, Boko Haram Attacks Admist Tinubu’s Endorsement ahead 2027 Elections

Tolu Adebayo

Sultan-Led Council Decries “Alarming” Insecurity, Boko Haram Resurgence Under Tinubu Administration ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Jama’atu Nastril Islam (JNI), a prominent Islamic organization led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has issued a stark warning over the deteriorating security situation in Nigeria, citing worsening abductions, rampant killings, and a resurgence of Boko Haram insurgents as causes for national alarm. In a strongly worded statement, the JNI criticized the Federal Government for what it described as a lack of proactive measures and repeated intelligence failures in preventing attacks…

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‘Our Party Not For Sale’: ADC Crisis Deepens as Stakeholders Reject Aregbesola’s ‘Takeover’

Tolu Adebayo

‘Our Party Not For Sale’: ADC Crisis Deepens as Stakeholders Reject Aregbesola’s ‘Takeover’ Abuja, Nigeria – A major internal crisis is threatening to unravel the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a coalition of its key stakeholders has vehemently rejected the recent emergence of former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as the party’s Interim National Secretary. The move, described as an “attempted takeover,” is being fiercely resisted by a group led by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Musa Isa Matara. In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, the…

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Tinubu Pledges Inclusive Development for FCT, Inaugurates New Abuja Road

Tolu Adebayo

Tinubu Pledges Inclusive Development for FCT, Inaugurates New Abuja Road ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his administration’s vision for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is to build an inclusive and functional city that works for all its residents, from the city center to the most remote corners. The President made this declaration on Tuesday during the official inauguration of the Collector Road CN8 (Asuquo Okon Way) and its connecting roads in the Dakibiyu District of Jabi, Abuja. He emphasized that the ongoing infrastructure projects across the capital…

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David Mark Resigns from PDP, Ends His Membership

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Former Senate President David Mark has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing a worsening leadership crisis within the party. Mark, who played a key role in founding the PDP, announced his resignation in a personally signed statement dated June 27. He attributed his decision to the party’s internal divisions and unresolved disputes, which, according to him, have damaged its credibility and left it a shadow of its former self. Mark recalled his longstanding commitment to the PDP, including his decision to remain loyal even after the party lost…

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2027 Election: Tinubu’s APC Clashes with Atiku, Mark-Led Coalition, Dismisses Challenge as “Dead on Arrival”

Tolu Adebayo

2027 Election: Tinubu’s APC Clashes with Atiku, Mark-Led Coalition, Dismisses Challenge as “Dead on Arrival” ABUJA, NIGERIA – The political landscape for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is heating up as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has forcefully pushed back against a burgeoning opposition coalition, confidently asserting that President Bola Tinubu will secure a second term. The APC’s rebuttal comes in direct response to a scathing critique from a new political alliance led by prominent figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former…

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Atiku Rallies PDP Leaders to Join ADC-Led Coalition Ahead of Key Meeting

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join a united opposition front aimed at unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. As coalition members prepare to finalize the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their collective platform, Atiku held a high-level strategy meeting in Abuja on Tuesday with his allies to solidify plans for the opposition alliance. During the meeting, participants focused on aligning political actors, establishing common goals, and rebranding the opposition…

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Rhodes-Vivour Champions Atiku-Obi Coalition to Oust Tinubu in 2027

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, announced that opposition leaders are actively working to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. During an interview on Channels Television’s on Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour confirmed that key political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, are leading discussions to form a unified opposition coalition. “The only way forward for the opposition is unity,” he said. “We cannot afford another vote split. If we combine Atiku’s and Obi’s votes, we can remove…

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Atiku-El-Rufai Coalition Examining Obi’s One-Term Proposal: Tanko

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, revealed on Tuesday that Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, formally submitted his single-term presidency proposal to the opposition coalition for review. Tanko made the statement during a ceremony in Gombe, where the Pantami community conferred a chieftaincy title, Sarki Maskan (War Hero), on the former Anambra governor and awarded him a commendation letter for his contributions and dedication to the community. The District Head of Pantami, Mai Martaba Abdullahi, also named Obi Dan Maje Babba Pantanmi in…

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Exposed: Obasanjo Expected No Negative Media Coverage As President – Garba Shehu

Tolu Adebayo

Exposed: Obasanjo Expected No Negative Media Coverage As President – Garba Shehu Abuja, Nigeria – Former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, has made a striking claim, asserting that former President Olusegun Obasanjo never anticipated receiving any negative media coverage during his two terms in office, from May 29, 1999, to May 29, 2007. Shehu’s revelation comes ahead of the much-anticipated launch of his memoir, “According to The President: Lessons from A Presidential Spokesman’s Experience.” The book is expected to offer an insider’s…

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Over 5,000 PDP, LP, and APGA Members Join APC in Enugu Ahead of 2027 Elections

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

As the 2027 general elections approach, more than 5,000 members of the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, alongside Enugu APC Chairman, Chief Ugochukwu Agballah; House of Representatives member for Udi-Ezeagu Federal Constituency, Sunday Umeha; and the Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike Muonso, welcomed the defectors during a rally on Monday in Aku town, Igbo-Etiti Local…

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Wike Denies Allocating Abuja Land to Son Amid Ongoing Probe, Slams Blackmail Attempts

Tolu Adebayo

Wike Denies Allocating Abuja Land to Son Amid Ongoing Probe, Slams Blackmail Attempts The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has once again refuted allegations of allocating prime Abuja land to his son, dismissing the claims as “sponsored blackmail” aimed at derailing his developmental efforts in the FCT. The denial comes in response to a recent report alleging that Wike allocated 2,082 hectares of land in Asokoro and Maitama to one of his sons through a company, JOAQ Farms and Estates Ltd., prompting an ongoing probe reportedly…

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Garba Shehu Denies Betraying Atiku to Serve Buhari

Shidali Khadijat Ajechi

ABUJA – Malam Garba Shehu, former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, rejected claims that he betrayed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar by joining Buhari’s team. Shehu clarified his position on Tuesday in Abuja during a media event unveiling his memoir, According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience, which is scheduled for public release on July 9. He explained that after Muhammadu Buhari won the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in 2014, all other aspirants, including Atiku, contributed their campaign resources…

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