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Minister of Works David Umahi has questioned Peter Obi’s approach to his presidential ambition, arguing that the former Anambra State governor should have consulted political leaders across the Southeast before pursuing the nation’s highest office. Umahi maintained that the region has other qualified individuals who should also be considered for the presidency. The minister made…
A political dispute has erupted between African Action Congress (AAC) leader Omoyele Sowore and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Ajibola Basiru over their student activism days, with Sowore claiming he helped Basiru secure admission to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after an alleged expulsion from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). The controversy intensified on…
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The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has questioned the political credibility of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following the party’s request to use the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, for a campaign-related event ahead of the 2027 general elections. Basiru described Sowore as a “skit maker”…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified its political confrontation with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, challenging his economic credentials and questioning his record in government as the battle over President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, has argued that opposition leaders…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has written to President Bola Tinubu, seeking approval to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council for its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, on November 11, 2026. In a letter dated October 21, 2026, and signed by the party’s National Secretary, Oshiokhue Philip Ikpeminoghena, the AAC…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to conduct fresh party congresses to replace candidates who have defected from its ranks, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of using financial inducements, political appointments and other benefits to attract its members. The opposition party said the defections would not derail its preparations for the…
Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, has warned that internal divisions, conflicting interests and questionable loyalty among members pose a greater threat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) than opposition parties ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Ndume made the observation during an interview on Arise News, where he discussed the ruling…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has led members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and chairmen of the state’s 23 local government areas to another meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara in a renewed effort to consolidate reconciliation between the two political camps. The meeting, held at Fubara’s private residence…
By Oyez Olatunde Rex … As appointments, political realignments and the G-15 crisis reshape the state’s political landscape, the signs from Abuja raise fresh questions about who holds the President’s confidence, and what it could mean for Kwara in 2027. Kwara politics is entering an interesting phase. As the 2027 elections draw closer, political appointments,…
Former House of Representatives aspirants who previously aligned with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, pledging to deploy their political structures towards securing victory for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The group, operating under…
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