Zoning splits coalition, Obidients demand southern candidate

Loyalists of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have called on the opposition to adopt a Southern presidential candidate, intensifying conversations about coalition-building ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, opposition parties, including the African Democratic Congress, the New Nigeria People’s Party, and the Social Democratic Party, differed […]

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US lawmaker faults Tinubu over security aid compliance, urges funding review

US lawmaker, Riley Moore. Photo: AFP A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as a failure to meet conditions attached to US security assistance to Nigeria. Moore, who represents West Virginia’s 2nd District, made this known in a post on X on Wednesday, urging […]

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Atiku’s US lobby firm warns Tinubu, seeks sanctions on insecurity, elections

A Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, warning that it could push for sanctions if concerns over insecurity and electoral integrity persist. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, the firm said it was already briefing officials in the administration of US President Donald Trump on […]

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2027 election: ADC, PDP await crucial Supreme Court verdict today

The Supreme Court is set to deliver judgment today on the leadership disputes in the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, a decision that could redefine both opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ahead of the verdict, the party leaders reportedly held an emergency strategic meeting on Wednesday night where they […]

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US lawmakers propose stricter conditions on Nigeria financial aid

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu The US House Appropriations Committee has passed provisions in its annual State Department funding bill that impose stricter oversight and conditions on financial assistance to Nigeria. The measures are contained in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill passed by the committee on Wednesday. […]

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The Ibadan Summit, Opposition Politics And 2027

By Reuben Abati “What a country? “Which country? “What other country do you think I could possibly be talking about? Nigeria of course” “Baba Gbeborun. Community Radio! O ya, shoot. I am all ears” “What my eyes have seen, what my ears have heard, my mouth cannot tell.” “Leave that one. Tell me. There is […]

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APC candidate Oyebamiji, Oyetola desperate to disrupt Aug 15 governorship election – Adeleke

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has accused former governor, Gboyega Oyetola, and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), of plotting to destabilise the forthcoming August 15, 2026 governorship election out of fear of defeat. In a statement issued on Tuesday by […]

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“Roseline Meurer and I Were Never Married” — Churchill Shocks Fans, Addresses Reconciliation With Tonto Dikeh

Nigerian businessman, Olakunle Churchill, has debunked a reported divorce between him and his partner, Rosy Meurer. He disclosed in a statement shared on Instagram, he was never married to Meurer, which is why it is impossible for divorce proceedings to occur. Though, as he explained, they had an introduction, yet there was no court or […]

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