Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries after securing victories in five states during the ongoing nationwide exercise. The presidential contest, which is drawing significant political attention ahead of the 2027 general election, is being contested by Atiku, former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has cleared former President Goodluck Jonathan to participate in the 2027 presidential election. Justice Peter Lifu delivered the judgment on Tuesday while dismissing a suit challenging Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the election. The court also upheld a N20 million fine against the lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, who filed the…
A prominent Nigerian activist, Aisha Yesufu, has clarified her political relationship with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stating that he is her principal and not her godfather. She made the clarification during a televised interview where she also spoke about her political journey, party affiliations, and future ambitions. Aisha Yesufu Peter Obi principal…
Nigerian media personality GehGeh has criticised the reaction of Nigerian youths to issues relating to insecurity and governance in the country. The social commentator made the remarks in a statement shared on his official social media page, where he compared developments in Nigeria with events in South Africa. GehGeh Speaks on Nigerian Youths The focus…
Former presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, has thrown her support behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary. Onochie said Atiku remains the strongest option for the party if it hopes to compete effectively in the 2027 general election. The former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari made the remarks…
President Bola Tinubu recorded a decisive victory during the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election held in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State on Saturday. The APC presidential primary attracted party leaders, supporters and stakeholders who gathered in large numbers to participate in the direct primary exercise ahead of the 2027 general election. Tinubu…
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has dismissed claims suggesting he is avoiding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi stated that he maintains a close relationship with Atiku and described the former vice president as a respected political leader and elder brother. Peter Obi Speaks At South Africa Forum Peter Obi…
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, has sustained the arrest warrant earlier issued against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, over alleged fraud involving $1.3 million and N746.7 million. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie ruled on Monday that the bench warrant issued against the former minister in April would remain active pending…
Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has said that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections may resemble the political dynamics of the 1979 presidential election rather than the 2023 polls. He made the remarks during an appearance on Politics Today on Friday, where he discussed shifting political alliances and changing voter behaviour ahead of the next…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised recent foreign trips by Nigerian leaders, saying such visits should produce clear economic gains for citizens. In a statement issued on Saturday, Obi said international diplomacy must go beyond ceremonies and public displays. He argued that every foreign engagement should deliver measurable benefits to the Nigerian…
