UNGA 81: Shettima joins world leaders, to present Nigeria’s position Thursday
Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined world leaders at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Shettima, who is representing President Bola Tinubu and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the global gathering, is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement […]
FG didn’t fund Ibadan airport with N50bn — Makinde
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of lying about the alleged N50bn funding from the Federal Government for the upgrade of the Ibadan International Airport. Wike, while appearing on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout programme on Monday, […]
2027 elections: APC leaders weigh options as Wike-govs rift deepens
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, including some aggrieved governors, are considering their options ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with some party stakeholders reportedly weighing support for alternative presidential candidates amid concerns over the political activities of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Sources within the APC, who spoke on condition […]
2027: OK movement vows not to surrender structure to NDC
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, on Wednesday, vowed not to collapse or surrender its structure to the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 election. The Director-General of the OK Movement, John Ughulu, said the movement would not allow the NDC or any other organisation to absorb its national, state, local […]
Morocco heads to poll
Moroccans headed to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament, with voters focused on the cost of living, employment and inequality amid widespread distrust of political parties. Polling stations opened at 8 am (0800 GMT) and were set to close at 7 pm, with preliminary results to be announced overnight. Nearly 16 million […]
JUST IN: Babachir Lawal joins NDC three months after ADC exit
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, three months after resigning from the African Democratic Congress over alleged manipulation of its presidential primary. Lawal announced his defection to the NDC in Abuja on Tuesday, declaring his support for the party’s presidential ticket of Peter Obi […]
Tinubu extends Europe vacation, sets weekend return
President Bola Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency announced on Monday. Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin the vacation before travelling to Paris, France, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré. […]
2027: OK Movement, NDC clash over campaign council
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress have clashed over the 59-member presidential campaign council recently unveiled by the movement to mobilise support for the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. The dispute followed the NDC’s rejection of the council, with its national chairman, Moses Cleopas, saying the body did […]
Adamawa APM gov candidate picks ex-NNPCL manager as running mate
The Allied Peoples Movement has unveiled a retired senior executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Safriel Glah, as the running mate to its Adamawa State governorship candidate, Abdulrahman Haske, for the 2027 election. Glah was presented as the party’s deputy governorship candidate at a media briefing in Abuja on Monday. The party said […]
Delta gov directs suspended commissioner to resume after 10 weeks
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has lifted the suspension of the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, directing him to resume office after completing 10 weeks from the date of his suspension. Oborevwori announced this on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the Auditor-General and members of the governing councils of the […]
