Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a “foamy economy” when he assumed office in 2023. Akpabio made the remarks in Abuja on Friday, March 13, during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) convention sub-committee on programmes and events, according to a statement released by Jackson Udom. The Senate…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that its key presidential hopefuls — Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi — are working together with a shared objective of preventing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from retaining power in the 2027 general…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the defection of three more lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senators are Amos Yohanna, who represents Adamawa North Senatorial District; Aminu Iya Abbas of Adamawa Central Senatorial District; and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis of Zamfara Central Senatorial District. Their letters…
Mobile Police officers in Calabar on Tuesday, March 10, sealed off a venue scheduled for the inauguration of a membership registration, mobilisation, and revalidation committee of the African Democratic Congress. The party had planned to inaugurate the committee, led by Eko Alobo, ahead of its primaries at an event centre along Marian Road by 10:00…
The United States has begun using British military bases for certain operations linked to the conflict with Iran, the UK government said on Saturday, March 7. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the facilities are being used for “specific defensive operations to prevent Iran from launching missiles into the region.” Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Political economist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Pat Utomi, has stated that Nigeria is in a “complete mess as a result of failed leadership, deepening corruption and collapsing public confidence in government institutions.” In an interview with Vanguard, Utomi said ‘’Nigeria is in a complete mess. Maybe a simple way…
Guinea has dissolved 40 political parties, including the country’s three main opposition groups, under a late-night government decree issued less than two months after President Mamady Doumbouya was sworn into office. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, which said the parties were disbanded for “failure to fulfil their obligations”.…
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has said that no aspirant from Northern Nigeria should run for president in 2027. Fintiri, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remark on Tuesday, March 3, during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels…
The Presidency has debunked reports alleging that a kitchen staff member at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for attempting to poison Bola Tinubu. The denial was issued on Sunday, March 1, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga addressed a circulating video that purportedly showed scenes from the…
The Peoples Democratic Party has set up a special legal team to contest the outcome of Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared the results. INEC announced that candidates of the All Progressives Congress secured five of the six chairmanship positions in Abuja Municipal Area…
