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 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 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 …
PDP chieftain Dan Ulasi backs pledge, calls Obi an honest politician By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has restated his commitment to serve only one term if elected president in 2027, insisting that four years is sufficient to make a meaningful impact if governance is driven by genuine service. In a …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the newly formed coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a futile political venture lacking electoral strength. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain said the coalition is made up of “retired” political figures …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) traded words over remarks targeting prominent opposition figures. The APC described ADC leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, as “confused, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ruled out the viability of a proposed Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Keyamo, speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said such an alliance would fail to gain the …
