Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said none of the politicians currently challenging President Bola Tinubu for the presidency in 2027, including his former running mate, Peter Obi, can improve Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed stated this during an interview on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye and published on Saturday. Responding to
A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that its founder, Dr Karl Von Batten, was offered $3 million and invited to a confidential meeting in London in an attempt to persuade him to discontinue the firm’s campaign over allegations concerning President Bola Tinubu. Von Batten-Montague-York
Fuel Subsidy: Proceeds Must Be Accounted for, Not Reversing the Policy — Obi Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated his support for the removal of petrol subsidy, saying alleged mismanagement of the proceeds should not be used as a justification for reversing the policy.
Fuel Subsidy Return Will Undermine Nigeria’s Economic Reforms — FG Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that any attempt to restore petrol subsidy would reverse the economic gains recorded from the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms. Idris said the renewed calls for the return of petrol subsidy must be assessed against the
Osun Account Freeze: Tinubu Govt Weaponising State Institutions Against Opposition — Atiku Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the freezing of the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account, describing the action as a “dangerous assault” on democracy. Atiku, in
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Fasola, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and other opposition leaders to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fasola argued that the opposition has failed to present a credible and united alternative capable of
The National Executive Committee (NEC) faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Bala has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately remove the David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) from its official portal. The faction argued that the recognition of the Mark-led leadership does not reflect the party’s lawful
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi were among the prominent dignitaries who gathered at the National Mosque in Abuja on Sunday for the funeral prayers of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Also present at the Janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) were the 16th Emir
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will mark his final attempt at the nation’s highest office, describing the race as his “last outing” with the stakes higher than ever. The 79-year-old former vice president, who will turn 80 in 2026 and 81 by the 2027 poll, made the announcement