Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital Media, O’tega Ogra, has dismissed a report suggesting that the President may be unable to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The reaction followed claims by a US-based lobbying firm that Tinubu had been unable to secure a meeting with Trump despite Nigeria’s
Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the party’s alleged departure from the principles and ideals upon which it was founded. Sylva announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the APC chairman in Ward 4, Brass Local Government
Former presidential aide and broadcaster, Reuben Abati, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his comments concerning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent trip abroad. Abati described Atiku’s position as “quite embarrassing,” arguing that the former vice president’s criticism was misplaced. Atiku had questioned the President’s absence from the country at a time when Nigeria
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday hosted Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at his residence in Port Harcourt, in another significant step towards consolidating the reconciliation between the two former political allies. The meeting marked the first known encounter between Wike and Fubara since the governor announced that he
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to embark on a three-week vacation in Europe, describing his absence as troubling amid the challenges facing Nigerians. In a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku argued that the President’s trip came at a time when the country was grappling with economic
The Dr Frederick Fasehun faction of the O’odua People’s Congress has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in the 2027 presidential election. The group made its position known on Saturday in Lagos during the celebration of its 32nd Founders’ Day and the inauguration of a new National Executive Council. The
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Zakari Mohammed, has predicted strong support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar across the northern region in the 2027 presidential election. Mohammed, a former member of the House of Representatives, said Atiku was poised to secure the backing of voters across the North, particularly in
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said he will restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027, arguing that Nigerians have yet to see how the resources saved from its removal have been utilised. Atiku made the declaration in an interview with the BBC Hausa, published on Friday, while
The African Democratic Congress ,ADC, has warned the All Progressives Congress ,APC, that its continued stay in power in Jigawa State should not be taken for granted ahead of the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued by the ADC Chairman in Jigawa State, Malam Aminu Ibrahim, as the state marked its 35th anniversary. Ibrahim
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other parties involved in a candidate dispute in Kebbi State to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit. The case concerns the ADC’s candidate for the Zuru/Fakai/Danko Wasagu/Sakaba Federal Constituency, with