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Nabena To Kwankwaso: Your Criticisms Are Sentimental

29.07.2025

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Yekini Nabena, has dismissed the recent comments by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso on alleged northern marginalization under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing them as mere sentiments targeted against a Southern President. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, Nabena said such...

Northern Govs Won’t Be Re-Elected Unless They Join ADC- Babachir

29.07.2025

The immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal, on Monday, said there will be no re-election for all elected officials in the North, including governors, unless they join the opposition coalition, African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking during an interview on Trust TV, Babachir, said that the ruling All Progressives Congress...

APC Nat’l Chairman Seeks Closer Collaboration Between Engineers, Politicians

29.07.2025

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed his commitment to engineering excellence and national development, stressing the need for deeper collaboration between political leaders and the engineering profession. Yilwatda stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers...

Obi Expresses Concern Over Nigeria’s Growing Debt

29.07.2025

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has voiced serious concern over the country’s rising debt burden. In a statement shared via his X handle, Peter Obi cautioned that Nigeria’s current fiscal direction poses a threat to future generations and risks deepening hardship for millions of citizens. His remarks follow the Senate’s recent approval of...

ADC Considers Consensus Or Primaries For Presidential Ticket

29.07.2025

…..As top opposition figures eye party platform, ADC outlines transparent selection process With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that it is weighing two key options: consensus or primary election for selecting its presidential candidate. This development comes amid growing interest in the party from prominent political...

Ex-Borno Gov Defends Wike, Says His Performance Outweighs His Rascality

29.07.2025

Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has voiced strong support for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, praising his performance in Abuja while downplaying concerns over his controversial behavior. In a candid interview with Channels Television on Monday, Sheriff acknowledged Wike’s confrontational nature but emphasized that the minister’s achievements...

Onanuga Dismisses Criticisms Concerning S’Falcons Reward

29.07.2025

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has defended the national honours and monetary rewards conferred by President Bola Tinubu on the Super Falcons following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Onanuga dismissed criticisms suggesting the rewards were either excessive or...

Yoruba Forum Commends Shettima For Unalloyed Loyalty To Tinubu

29.07.2025

…Says President Made Right Choice for VP in 2023 The Yoruba Youth Progressive Forum (YYPF) has praised Vice President Kashim Shettima for his “Unalloyed loyalty” to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that his selection in 2023 was a pivotal decision for Nigeria’s progress. Addressing a gathering of youths, stakeholders, and media at a press conference...

Sokoto Youths Appeal For Leadership, Political Inclusivity

29.07.2025

The Nigerian Youth Parliament, Sokoto State Chapter, has held a town hall meeting with stakeholders aimed at repositioning youths to promote unity and peace for democratic development. Speaking at the event, the Sokoto State Government said it is committed to transforming the lives of young people through various skill acquisition programs across the state. The...

2027: Parties Back Single-Day Poll, APC Opposes

29.07.2025

Ahead of the 2027 elections, prominent parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have reportedly supported a proposal for all elections in Nigeria to be conducted on the same day, in 2027. The proposal, led by the House of Representatives Committee...