Amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan is being courted by influential political figures for a potential 2027 comeback, former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has firmly dismissed any intentions of returning to Aso Rock—either for herself or, by strong implication, her husband. Speaking at an awards ceremony in Abuja on Saturday, May 9,…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has imposed an immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and the border community of Banki, as part of intensified efforts to combat the resurgence of Boko Haram in the region. The decision, made in consultation with security agencies, is…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that only someone blind would deny President Tinubu’s efforts in transforming Abuja. Speaking during an inspection of ongoing projects in the capital, Wike said: “Mr. President has delivered first-class infrastructure to Abuja. Everyone can clearly see that the city has undergone significant change.…
A faction of the Labour Party led by Julius Abure has announced the indefinite suspension of six prominent members, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, over alleged anti-party conduct. Also suspended are Senators Ireti Kingibe and Darlington Nwokocha, along with Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowunmi. According to a statement released on Wednesday,…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has claimed that several close associates of 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi are in discussions to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on TVC on Monday, May 6, Bwala revealed that one of Obi’s…
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reportedly visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his Abuja residence in a bid to reconcile, Premium Times reports. The meeting, which allegedly took place on Friday, April 18, came shortly after Fubara met President Bola Tinubu in London to discuss his deepening political rift…
President Bola Tinubu has responded to opposition parties, urging them to take responsibility for their own failures rather than blaming him for their inability to manage their affairs. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed his surprise at the double standard being applied to political defections. Tinubu questioned why the…
In a significant political shift, Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a major change in the state’s political dynamics. The development was confirmed on Wednesday evening after a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Asaba, as reported…
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has advised President Bola Tinubu to abandon any plans for re-election in 2027. Baba-Ahmed made these remarks during a Friday, April 18 appearance on ‘Prime Time,’ an Arise Television program. He stated that he believes Tinubu’s “time is up” and that…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has dismissed efforts to form a political coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, calling the initiative futile and devoid of widespread support. In an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, April 18, Fayose, a key member of the opposition Peoples Democratic…
