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2027: ADC dismisses coalition need as OK Movement rejects merger

August 29, 2026

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has declared that it can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election without relying on a broad opposition coalition. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made the position known during an interview on Arise TV, saying the ADC had built enough support among Nigerians to pursue...

2027: Yari’s ‘APC till 2031’ claim triggers opposition backlash

August 28, 2026

Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari’s declaration that the All Progressives Congress, APC, will remain in power beyond 2031 has sparked fresh political reactions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yari, a former Zamfara State governor and newly appointed Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, made the projection shortly after returning to Abuja from an overseas trip....

Hands Off Enugu’s Heritage’ — Uche Nnaji Backs Residents Against Asset Sale

August 28, 2026

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Enugu State, has commended residents for speaking out against the proposed disposal of some state-owned assets, warning the government against transferring public property without transparency and adequate scrutiny. Nnaji, a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, said the widespread public reaction to...

Presidency Faults Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Policy, Demands Clarity

August 27, 2026

The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his changing position on petrol subsidy, accusing the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, of political posturing. The government also accused Atiku of lacking a clear understanding of the petroleum market and the economic implications of his proposed intervention. The controversy followed Atiku’s...

2027: Adebayo faults Atiku’s subsidy plan, alleges inconsistency

August 26, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the Atiku subsidy plan, describing it as inconsistent with the former Vice-President’s earlier position on petrol subsidy. Adebayo spoke on Wednesday during an interview with News Central, following Atiku Abubakar’s declaration that he would restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027....

Yari’s 2031 claim sparks backlash as CSOs, lawyers defend voters’ power

August 26, 2026

Civil society groups, lawyers and opposition figures have rejected the suggestion that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is assured of remaining in power beyond 2031. The reactions followed a declaration by Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, that the ruling party would continue to govern Nigeria beyond 2031. Those who criticised...

2027: ACF, PANDEF, MBF demand scrutiny of presidential candidates

August 26, 2026

Ahead of the 2027 elections, major socio-political groups have called for deeper scrutiny of 2027 presidential candidates, saying Nigerians deserve to know the backgrounds and records of those seeking political power. The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, initiated the call, arguing that candidates should be prepared to account for their educational history, integrity, achievements and past...

APC Denies Withdrawing 2027 Campaign Council List

August 25, 2026

The All Progressives Congress has rejected reports that it withdrew the list of its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, describing the claim as unfounded. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the clarification on Tuesday morning as speculation continued over the composition of the campaign structure. Morka said the APC had not officially withdrawn the...

Atiku’s Fuel Plan Targets Affordable Petrol, Okonkwo Says

August 24, 2026

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign, has defended the former vice-president’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy if elected. Okonkwo said the proposal was not a return to Nigeria’s previous subsidy regime but an intervention designed to make petrol more affordable for ordinary Nigerians. He made the clarification while appearing on...

Tinubu Leads 108-Man APC Presidential Campaign Council for 2027

August 22, 2026

The Presidency has unveiled the APC Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general election, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed chairman. The 108-member council was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as vice chairman, while...

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2027: Obi Supporters to Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja, Says Yesufu

September 11, 2026

Political activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, Aisha Yesufu, has said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will take direct steps to protect their votes in the 2027 presidential election. Yesufu said the supporters would deploy representatives to polling units and monitor election materials and results throughout the collation process. She said the...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 10, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into outstanding oil revenue debt owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The liabilities under investigation have been put at N432.07 billion. The probe followed findings contained in...

Reps Probe N432bn Oil Revenue Debt Owed to NMDPRA

September 9, 2026

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, PAC, has commenced an investigation into an oil revenue debt of N432.07 billion owed to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and oil companies. The investigation followed findings contained in the Auditor-General’s annual audit reports, which identified...

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