A heated altercation broke out in Bauchi as Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau reportedly slapped Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, during a public event. The incident has sparked widespread reactions, raising concerns about decorum and internal political rifts.
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Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, has dismissed the efforts of a coalition formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu, calling it a waste of time. He also stated that if Atiku Abubakar runs for president again in 2027, he will work against him. This statement underscores his strong...
Labour Party's Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has advised President Bola Tinubu not to seek re-election in 2027, suggesting that doing so could harm Nigeria's democracy. Baba-Ahmed, who contested alongside Peter Obi in the 2023 elections, has consistently challenged the...
The Nigerian presidency has dismissed claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima has been barred from the Presidential Villa as "mischievous and fabricated." The allegations, which surfaced online, suggested Shettima had been restricted from the villa, sparking speculation about internal...
President Tinubu has promised that his government will defeat insecurity and ensure safety across Nigeria, calling violent threats “temporary disruptions”. But many Nigerians remain unconvinced.
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Tinubu assured Nigerians that the nation would overcome terrorism, banditry, and...
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has openly criticized Atiku Abubakar for his unreliability, claiming the PDP presidential candidate cannot be trusted to keep his promises.
Wike accused Atiku of failing to honor agreements and not being trustworthy. The Minister expressed disappointment with Atiku's...
Ayo Fayose says PDP governors prefer Tinubu over Atiku, calling the proposed opposition coalition “a dead horse.” His remarks highlight the internal crisis in the PDP and shifting loyalties that could reshape Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
Former Ekiti State Governor...
Nyesom Wike warns that the PDP is repeating past mistakes, criticizing the Governors Forum and Atiku Abubakar’s opposition coalition plans. He blames internal divisions and impunity for the 2023 loss and cautions that similar disunity could cost the party victory in 2027.
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed he wanted Rivers Governor Fubara removed, but praised President Tinubu’s emergency intervention. Tinubu suspended key officials and appointed a sole administrator to prevent state collapse amid escalating political tensions. The crisis raises national concerns...
Nigerian lawmaker Solomon Bob has urged the NBA to return ₦300 million received from Rivers State after moving its 2025 conference to Enugu. He accused the association of hypocrisy and financial bias amid a political crisis. The NBA claims the funds were a gift, not payment for hosting rights...
Ejike George, a former Rivers State chief magistrate, reaffirmed his resignation, opposing the appointment of retired vice admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as sole administrator. George criticized the shift to a quasi-military judiciary, citing an inability to work under military-style governance. The JSC...
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned the recent attack on her family residence in Obeiba-Ihima, Kogi State, blaming Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Usman Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello. She urges the Nigerian Police to hold them accountable if harm befalls her...
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