President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to defeating terrorism, banditry, and other forms of criminality, while also working to secure the release of all kidnapped victims across the country. The President gave the assurance during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Debo Ogundoyin, has declared that the state government will not negotiate with the terrorists responsible for the abduction of 45 students and seven teachers in Orire Local Government Area. The victims were kidnapped on May 15 from the Esienle and Yawota communities, sparking widespread concern…
Actor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that supporting Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo maintained that a fragmented opposition would only strengthen Tinubu’s position at the polls. “It’s either you…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over his remarks urging former President Goodluck Jonathan not to accept any presidential nomination ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement, the opposition party accused Keyamo of meddling in its internal affairs and questioned his authority to…
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has said it would be an “evil” act for voters in the state to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, describing the contest as a “family affair.” Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Oborevwori argued that Tinubu is the only likely presidential candidate with a direct…
The national leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), headed by Senator Seriake Dickson, on Friday, May 30, officially unveiled former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Obi emerged as the party’s flagbearer at a special national convention held in Abuja, where party delegates endorsed his…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has disclosed that the National Assembly is considering the establishment of a national commission to oversee state policing operations as part of ongoing efforts to introduce state police across Nigeria. Akpabio made the revelation while speaking with journalists after leading National Assembly leaders on an Eid-el-Kabir visit to President Bola…
The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu has converted from Islam to Christianity. Olusegun made the clarification in a statement shared on X on Thursday, May 28, describing the claims as false. “Please disregard the video circulating claiming PBAT has converted. It…
Blessing Fubara, the brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his intention to contest the state governorship election under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to serve only a single four-year term if elected. Speaking ahead of the party’s governorship primary, Fubara described himself as a capable and energetic candidate…
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to hold a Special National Convention on Saturday to officially ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The convention is scheduled to take place at the A’ Class Event Centre in Wuse 2, Abuja, starting at 10…
