Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned that political defections ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections may not translate into electoral victory, insisting that voters remain the ultimate arbiters of power. He spoke at the public presentation of The Loyalist in Abuja, a memoir written by the ADC’s National Publicity…
Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, a senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure in Lagos State, has described the party as more united and strategically focused following its recent national convention. He emphasised that the PDP is committed to preventing Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. Speaking to NAN on Monday, Pearse, who is also the Convener of…
Peoples Democratic Party lawmakers from Nigeria’s South-East have threatened to boycott the party’s national convention if the position of National Woman Leader is withdrawn from the zone. Rep. Ikenga-Imo Ugochinyere, speaking on behalf of the group, said in Abuja on Sunday that the legislators would issue a formal disclaimer and stay away from the convention…
President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s founding fathers envisioned the country as a global leader of the black race, given its vast human and material potential. The President stated this on Wednesday during a televised address on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. He paid tribute to national icons such as Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe,…
Palpable fear has gripped residents of Zaki-Biam in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, forcing many to flee, following the broad daylight killing of a suspected local bandits’ leader, Ikoga-Joka Biam. According to eyewitnesses, Biam, who was serving with the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Ukum, was shot dead on Monday afternoon at…
Nigeria has secured a rare conviction linking terrorism and illegal mining, with authorities calling it a breakthrough in efforts to cut off funding for violent groups. On 11 September, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Mahmud Usman, a commander of the Ansaru terror group, to 15 years in prison after he admitted to mining…
Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic leader whose legacy will live on. Akande made the remark on Wednesday in Kaduna during a condolence visit to the family of the late president. He led…
A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), retired Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Wednesday described late President Muhammadu Buhari as a firm but fair leader. Irabor, in a statement, said Buhari had the humility to yield to superior arguments when convinced by reason, especially on matters of national security. “The news of the passing of President…
Former EFCC Chairperson Farida Waziri has paid heartfelt tribute to late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his integrity and revealing how his decisions shaped her career. In a statement released from Abuja on Wednesday, Waziri reflected on Buhari’s passing as a moment that “touched the hearts of millions” and served as a reminder that…
Dr Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and ex-Minister of Mines and Steel Development, has mourned the death of Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a resilient leader with a profound belief in the nation’s future. In a statement on Monday, Fayemi extended heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, the people of Katsina…
