Yari Defends Tinubu Over Insecurity, Cites Buhari’s Failure to End Crisis Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over persistent insecurity, arguing that former President Muhammadu Buhari could not completely eliminate the threat despite being a retired Army general. Yari made the
Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has warned that the 2027 general elections will be a major test of Nigeria’s democracy, with electoral officials, politicians and the judiciary expected to face public scrutiny. Igini made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, stressing that Nigerians
Sporting Lagos head coach Jeffrey Buter has attributed his team’s 3-2 victory over Plateau United to the players’ determination and ability to take advantage of key moments in the match. Sporting Lagos came from behind to secure all three points in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Nine encounter at the New Jos Stadium
President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to remove the petrol subsidy, saying the move was necessary to prevent Nigeria from going bankrupt. Tinubu said the subsidy had placed a heavy burden on government finances, making it difficult for the country to sustain the policy while meeting other financial obligations. He issued the explanation during
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has described the sacrifices made by Nigerian youths during the #EndSARS protests as a painful reminder of their demand for a better country. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday while commemorating the sixth anniversary of the Lekki Toll Gate shootings, which occurred on October
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties and their supporters in Taraba State to refrain from provocative remarks and pursue electoral grievances through lawful means ahead of the January 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Sa’ad Umar Idris, gave the warning on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting focused on election
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged political supporters in Rivers State to rally behind President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, declaring that the president is the only candidate he wants to hear about in the state. Wike made the statement during a meeting in Port Harcourt with
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in his re-election prospects ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that no setback will derail his political ambition. The president made the declaration during a meeting with members of the City Boys Movement in Abuja, where he urged supporters to remain committed to his administration’s agenda and the
President Bola Tinubu has defended the removal of Nigeria’s petrol subsidy, saying the decision was necessary to prevent the country from going bankrupt amid limited government resources. Tinubu made the remarks on Monday during a meeting with members of the City Boys Movement in Abuja, where he also criticised opposition presidential hopefuls proposing to reinstate
Northeast: Airstrikes Eliminated 103 ISWAP Fighters in 8 Days Sustained intelligence-led air operations by Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) reportedly killed 103 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed several logistics facilities across Borno and Adamawa states between October 10 and 18. The operations involved Nigerian Army Aviation, the Nigerian Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft