Category: Politics

Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, Senator David Umahi, has declared that there is no “Rainbow Coalition” in Ebonyi State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Umahi, who spoke amid ongoing political disagreements over the role of the coalition, said Ebonyi remained aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates. The minister made the statement on Friday, September 25, 2026, while inspecting Section Two of the Calabar-Abuja Superhighway project in Ado, Benue State. Responding to questions about his relationship with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,…

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A socio-political group, The Lagos Third Eye (TEL), has declared its support for Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group, in a statement signed by its Convener, Comrade Olatunde Malik-Agbalaya, said its decision followed consultations and town-hall engagements across the five IBILE divisions of Lagos State. The Lagos Third Eye said it assessed leading aspirants before settling for Hamzat, whom it described as possessing the vision, experience and leadership qualities required to move Lagos forward. “Lagos does not need politics as…

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Opposition parties have criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his decision to remain in Europe and stay away from the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing Nigeria. Tinubu has been outside Nigeria since August 30, when he departed for a three-week annual vacation in Europe. The Presidency later extended his stay, with the President remaining in France as the UN General Assembly opened in New York. The absence has triggered criticism from opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar…

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The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have clashed over a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council unveiled by the movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. The dispute began after the OK Movement announced the council, comprising zonal and state coordinators as well as directors overseeing mobilisation, women’s affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other areas. The movement appointed its Director-General, John Ughulu, as Director-General of the campaign council, while its National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, was named secretary. However, the NDC National Chairman,…

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Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, has denied allegations that he is aiding bandits or maintaining links with terrorist groups following the circulation of viral videos on social media. The senator described the allegations as false, saying the videos had been manipulated and presented out of context as part of what he called a sustained campaign of disinformation and character assassination. The controversy erupted after a social media content creator identified as “D English Alhaji” circulated videos purportedly showing suspected bandit kingpins visiting Buba’s residence. The allegations were…

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The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, has come under attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The incident reportedly occurred at about 2:30pm on Thursday along the Kareto-Damasak Road in northern Borno State, while Gubio and members of his entourage were travelling to Damasak. Gubio was said to be on an appreciation tour following his emergence as the APC’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election when the convoy was attacked. According to the Borno State Police Command, the attackers engaged the…

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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged state governors to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that the vehicles could eventually find their way into the hands of terrorists and aid their operations. Musa made the appeal on Thursday while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed Nigeria’s security situation and the ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism and other forms of criminality. According to the Defence Minister, motorcycles provide terrorists with a significant mobility advantage, particularly in difficult terrains where they can…

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