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Rabiu Kwankwaso denies rumors of a power-sharing deal with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking to BBC Hausa, he dismissed claims of any agreement and criticized political factions for spreading falsehoods. Kwankwaso also addressed allegations of interference...
Global leaders, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Bola Tinubu, and Barack Obama, pay tribute to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100. Remembered for his leadership, humanitarian efforts, and contributions to U.S.-Africa relations, Carter’s legacy lives on through his work...
Shehu Sani criticizes Nasir el-Rufai for complaining about President Tinubu's appointments, accusing him of hypocrisy over past silence on Buhari's nepotism. Sani also slams El-Rufai’s leadership in Kaduna, alleging marginalization of Southern Kaduna and discrimination against Christians. The...
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai criticizes President Bola Tinubu for alleged ethnic bias in federal appointments, likening it to former President Buhari's lopsided selections. Activists and critics call out el-Rufai’s perceived hypocrisy, citing his role in Tinubu’s rise. The debate...
The Nigerian presidency defends the delay in appointing ambassadors, citing extensive preparations and poor conditions of inherited embassies. Senior Adviser Ademola Oshodi assures appointments will be finalized soon, noting past administrations also took time. Interim measures are in place as...
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, criticized former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili for sycophancy, claiming he revived Odili’s political relevance. Wike also highlighted how Odili praised him but now supports Governor Siminalayi Fubara, contradicting his earlier stance...
Joe Biden believes he could have won the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump had he stayed in the race. After a poor debate performance and low polling numbers, Biden withdrew in July, leading to Kamala Harris running but ultimately losing to Trump in November. In recent...
Benjamin Kalu, Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker, lauded President Bola Tinubu for prioritizing Igbo development since the Civil War, particularly through the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Kalu highlighted the defection of 3,000 people to the APC as a sign of support for Tinubu’s commitment...
Nyesom Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, has criticized former Rivers Governor Peter Odili’s recent comments, calling them partisan and disappointing. Odili had praised Governor Siminalayi Fubara for preventing Wike from capturing the state. Olayinka promised a response from Wike, intensifying...
Former Governor Peter Odili commended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for overcoming political challenges and preventing one individual from turning the state into a private estate. Odili emphasized Fubara’s leadership in emancipating the people of Rivers and improving governance, with...
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