By Rafiyat Sadiq The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has advised politicians from Northern Nigeria to wait until 2031 before contesting for the presidency. Akume gave the advice on Tuesday during a two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement held in Kaduna. The event, titled “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens’ Engagement …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and imposed a 30-year ban on him from participating in any activity related to the party. The decision was announced on Sunday by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which said the action was taken in line with …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will not tie its 2027 presidential ambition to zoning arrangements, stressing the party's focus on building a strong political structure across Nigeria. Speaking in an interview, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ADC is committed to transforming Nigeria’s political …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. The decision, which aligns with the recommendations of the party’s founding fathers, was adopted during its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. Alongside the zoning decision, the party also resolved to relocate …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday congratulated Professor Nentawe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The congratulatory message was delivered during the 14th meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Yilwatda, who currently serves as …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, following the resignation of his predecessor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Yilwatda, the current Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria, was sworn in on Thursday during the ongoing National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at …
By Rafiyat Sadiq APC Chieftain Expresses Concern Over Party’s Future A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has expressed concern over what he described as a growing disconnect between the realities in Nigeria and the reports reaching President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s …
Security operatives on Tuesday barred suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the National Assembly complex. The Kogi Central lawmaker arrived at the National Assembly around noon, accompanied by supporters and activist Aisha Yesufu. Her convoy was stopped at the first gate by security personnel, and she was denied entry. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was in a …
By Sunday Michael Ogwu A storm may be brewing at Nigeria’s highest political table. What started as whispers of tension between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima has grown into what many insiders describe as a quiet but strategic cold war. The recent fallout over the handling of the Rivers State political …
By Babafemi Ojudu Papa John Oyegun, Domo, Sir, I watched my friend and compatriot in the struggle for democracy, Bashorun Dele Momodu, speak glowingly about you on television this morning. He meant well. In his usual passionate manner, he presented you as a symbol of hope and renewal in Nigeria’s political space—as a leading light …
