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Zulum: Over 2 Million Nigerians to Join APC in Borno

January 11, 2026

Maiduguri, Borno State — Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has projected that over two million people in Borno State could be registered as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the party’s ongoing digital membership registration exercise, officials said Sunday, January 11, 2026. Zulum made the projection shortly after receiving his digital APC membership...

Lai Mohammed Breaks Silence on Buhari’s 2015 Ministerial Decision

January 11, 2026

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has explained that his appointment by the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 stemmed from years of trust, shared political convictions, loyalty and dedicated service, not a single moment or event, according to his new book. The book was launched in Abuja on December 17,...

Why Buhari Picked Me for His First Cabinet in 2015 — Lai Mohammed

January 11, 2026

Former Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has explained that his appointment by the late President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 stemmed from years of trust, shared political convictions, loyalty and service, not a single moment, according to an account in his newly launched book. The book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined...

Five Defected Governors Shake Up APC Ahead of 2027 Elections

January 11, 2026

With barely 13 months to the 2027 general elections, a wave of high-profile defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has transformed political dynamics in several states, but also exposed internal tensions and uncertainty over nomination tickets and leadership roles, a report by Vanguard News shows. The movement of five sitting governors from the...

2027 Election: Wike Tells Tinubu to ‘Sleep Easy’ Over Rivers

January 11, 2026

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he can “sleep with two eyes closed” regarding the outcome of the 2027 presidential election in Rivers State, insisting that the state remains solidly behind the president’s re-election bid. Wike conveyed the message during a “thank-you” visit to supporters...

Wike Reaffirms Rivers Loyalty to Tinubu Ahead of 2027

January 11, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the President can “go home and sleep with his two eyes closed” over the 2027 presidential election in Rivers State, asserting that support for Tinubu in the state remains solid. The minister spoke during a “thank-you” visit to supporters in Port...

Rivers State Turmoil: Fayose Unveils Unforeseen Political Rift

January 10, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria — Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has said he did not foresee the political rupture between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, calling on the governor to tread carefully as tensions escalate in Rivers State. Fayose spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics...

Atiku Has Been Contesting for Presidency Since NYSC Days, Says Datti Baba Ahmed

January 9, 2026

Senator Datti Baba Ahmed has revealed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s ambitions for Nigeria’s presidency date back to his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) days, highlighting a longstanding pursuit of national leadership. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Baba Ahmed noted, “Atiku has been contesting for the presidency since my NYSC days,” emphasizing the continuity...

2027 Polls Must Be Free and Fair, INEC Chairman Amupitan Insists

January 9, 2026

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Amupitan, has reiterated the commission’s commitment to conducting credible elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, stressing that the process must be free, fair, and transparent. Amupitan made the position known while addressing concerns over public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system, amid ongoing political...

Trump Reaffirms Threat of Further Military Action in Nigeria If Violence Against Christians Persists

January 9, 2026

Former United States President Donald Trump has reiterated that the United States could conduct additional military strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christian communities continue, an announcement that underscores growing international scrutiny of Nigeria’s security situation. In an interview published on January 9, 2026, Mr. Trump stated that while he hoped the U.S. military action...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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