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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement On The Latest Premium Times Publication Concerning Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji

June 13, 2026

Our attention has been drawn to yet another PREMIUM TIMES publication alleging that a court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. We wish to state unequivocally that Chief Nnaji is not in hiding and has never evaded any law enforcement agency. As a former Minister […]

Three Women Enter 2027 Presidential Race as Tinubu Faces Historic Female Challenge

June 13, 2026

Three women presidential candidates have emerged ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, setting the stage for what could become the strongest female challenge ever witnessed in the country’s democratic history. With party primaries concluded, Dr. Esther Nkem Okereke of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Anita Zugwai-Chukwu of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), and Ada Fredrick […]

Democracy Day Protest Erupts in Abuja, Lagos as Activists Demand Action on Insecurity

June 13, 2026

A Democracy Day protest in Abuja turned chaotic on Friday after security operatives fired tear gas at demonstrators gathered to mark the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The protest, led by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore alongside members of the Take It Back Movement and other civil society groups, […]

Dickson Meets Obi, Calls for Unity as NDC Leaders Resolve Internal Concerns

June 12, 2026

Senator Seriake Dickson has disclosed details of a private meeting with Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying both leaders resolved recent concerns within the party and agreed on the need for greater unity ahead of future political contests. The meeting came amid discussions surrounding comments made by Dickson regarding attacks allegedly directed […]

June 12 Election at 33: Can Nigeria Replicate Its Most Credible Poll?

June 12, 2026

Thirty-three years after the historic June 12 election, questions continue to surround Nigeria’s ability to conduct a presidential poll widely accepted as free, fair, transparent, and credible. Conducted on June 12, 1993, the election remains a reference point in the country’s democratic history despite its eventual annulment by the military government. The June 12 election […]

After Three Years of Painful Economic Reforms, Tinubu Says Nigeria Is Back on Track

June 12, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has defended the economic reforms introduced since assuming office in May 2023, saying the measures were necessary to prevent a deeper fiscal crisis and place Nigeria on a path toward long-term stability and growth. Speaking while reflecting on the third anniversary of his administration, the President acknowledged the hardships experienced by Nigerians […]

Sanwo-Olu Unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James for Lagos APC Ticket

June 11, 2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the emergence of his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the Lagos APC ticket for the forthcoming governorship election in the state. The announcement was made in a post shared on Sanwo-Olu’s verified X account on Thursday. The governor described the pair as a leadership combination […]

Okonkwo Reacts to Obi’s 5bn Defamation Suit Threat, Calls It Unwise

June 10, 2026

The controversy over the 5bn defamation suit reportedly being prepared by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi against actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has escalated, with Okonkwo describing the move as unwise and challenging Obi to proceed with the case. The dispute follows renewed public disagreements between the two former political allies from the 2023 presidential […]

Obi Kwankwaso Alliance Faces Mixed Reactions Across Northern Nigeria

June 7, 2026

The proposed Obi Kwankwaso Alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election is encountering resistance from some northern political stakeholders and sections of the electorate, even as party officials maintain that support for the movement is expanding across the region. Recent political developments have placed the Obi Kwankwaso Alliance at the centre of national discussions ahead […]

Akpabio Denies Promising APC Tickets to Defeated Senators

June 6, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that reports claiming he guaranteed automatic tickets to senators who lost during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries are inaccurate. The clarification came as Akpabio denies promising APC nominations to affected lawmakers and insists that the party’s leadership is still reviewing issues arising from the primary elections. The controversy […]