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2027: SDP’s Adebayo Faults Atiku Over Petrol Subsidy U-turn

August 26, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the Atiku subsidy plan, accusing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his proposal to restore petrol subsidy if elected in 2027. Adebayo made the comment on Wednesday during an interview with News Central, following Atiku’s announcement that he would reinstate subsidy […]

Yari 2031 Declaration Draws Criticism From CSOs, Lawyers

August 26, 2026

The Yari 2031 declaration that the All Progressives Congress will remain in power beyond 2031 has drawn criticism from civil society organisations, lawyers and opposition politicians. The groups said political parties could seek to retain power but could not determine future electoral outcomes, stressing that the decision ultimately rests with Nigerian voters. The reactions followed […]

2027: ACF, PANDEF, MBF Demand Full Scrutiny of Candidates

August 26, 2026

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, major socio-political groups have backed calls for 2027 candidate scrutiny, urging politicians seeking elective office to make their backgrounds and records available for public assessment. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Middle Belt Forum (MBF) said Nigerians should examine candidates’ educational backgrounds, integrity, antecedents […]

APC Denies Withdrawal of 2027 Presidential Campaign Council List

August 25, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that it withdrew its APC campaign council list for the 2027 presidential election, describing the reports as rumours. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made the clarification on Tuesday morning following reports that the list recently released by the ruling party had been withdrawn. Morka, in […]

Atiku Fuel Subsidy Plan Targets Affordable Petrol, Says Okonkwo

August 24, 2026

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the 2027 presidential campaign of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has defended the Atiku fuel subsidy plan, saying the proposal is designed to make petrol more affordable rather than restore the previous subsidy regime. Okonkwo made the clarification during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, following criticism of Atiku’s proposal to […]

APC Names 108-Man Presidential Campaign Council for 2027 Poll

August 22, 2026

The Presidency has released the 108-member APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election, with President Bola Tinubu appointed chairman and Vice President Kashim Shettima serving as vice chairman. The list was announced on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […]

Wike Attacks Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy Position, Backs Tinubu

August 20, 2026

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his position on fuel subsidy, describing him as a “voodoo economist” and questioning his status as a leading contender for the 2027 presidential election. Wike spoke on Wednesday while responding to journalists during an inspection of ongoing […]

Benue 2027: Alia Tinubu Synergy Drives Roads, Health, Industry

August 20, 2026

The Alia Tinubu synergy is emerging as a major feature of development efforts in Benue State, with federal and state-backed projects spanning roads, bridges, healthcare, water and industrialisation. The development comes as Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration continues to work with the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu on infrastructure and economic projects across the state. […]

Oyebamiji Respects INEC Decision After Osun Election Defeat

August 18, 2026

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the August 15 Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has said he respects the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following his defeat by incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Oyebamiji made the statement in a message posted on his X account on Tuesday, three days after the governorship […]

2027: Obi-Kwankwaso ticket unbeatable, says Kwankwaso

August 16, 2026

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has declared that the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket is the strongest combination ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress, made the claim during the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series in Abuja on Sunday. According to the former Kano State governor, the partnership […]