By Rafiyat Sadiq A prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayo Oyalowo, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu continues to enjoy substantial support across northern Nigeria, contrary to claims by some political elites suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Oyalowo dismissed narratives that the president’s political base in the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju says former President Goodluck Jonathan is the only southern politician capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. In a post on X, Adeyanju said Jonathan still has the constitutional right to contest for another four-year term but expressed doubt that the former leader …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its intention to expand its membership base and position itself to take over power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Speaking during a leadership meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, the State Chairman of the party, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the reported assault and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore by operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Team, describing the incident as an abuse of power. Mr Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, Hon. Rufus Bature, has publicly expressed interest in a ministerial appointment, declaring himself qualified to replace former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who was recently named National Chairman of the APC. Speaking with journalists …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan has grown increasingly attractive as a potential presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday, Muhammad-Baba noted that Jonathan has built a positive public image over …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Nine people, including a police officer, have been killed in renewed attacks by suspected armed herders on several communities in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The affected communities include Okwutanobe, Okpokpolo, Olegagbani, and Ikpele. Local sources said the attackers, believed to have crossed from neighbouring Kogi State, began their …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Human rights activist and public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has accused influential Nigerians, including politicians, religious leaders, and traditional rulers, of shielding corruption and obstructing justice in the country. Shehu made the claims during a recent appearance on a current affairs programme aired by the African Independent Television (AIT), where he expressed …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the disqualification of the Labour Party from participating in the forthcoming National Assembly by-elections in Edo State, citing failure to comply with electoral guidelines. The by-elections, scheduled for next week, will fill vacant positions in the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency. …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The National Financial Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daniel Woyengikuro, has said the party could offer former President Goodluck Jonathan an automatic ticket to contest the 2027 presidential election. However, he stressed that Jonathan would have to return to the party and play a more active political role. Woyengikuro made …
