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Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Muktar Shagari, has expressed strong confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election prospects, stating that the North will fully support him in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Shagari said President Tinubu has demonstrated commendable leadership, particularly in the area of national security. “We in the APC have absolute confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to lead this country effectively,” Shagari stated. “When he assumed office, the nation was facing serious challenges, especially in the economy. He has since taken bold steps, and we are beginning to see…

Former Senate President and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, Adolphus Wabara, has asserted that the fate of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections lies solely in the hands of Nigerian voters, not state governors. Wabara made this known in reaction to the recent endorsement of President Tinubu by governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential race. While commending the governors for granting Tinubu the traditional “right of first refusal,” Wabara stressed that such a gesture, though globally recognized, does not equate to electoral victory. “The…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern States chapter, has expressed cautious optimism following the Zamfara State Government’s recent clarification on the alleged arraignment of Miss Zainab Muhamadu before a Sharia Court over her conversion to Christianity. In a joint statement released Thursday by the Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, and Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, Northern CAN acknowledged the state government’s denial, which stated that no such case is currently before any court in Zamfara. While welcoming the swift response from the government, the association emphasized the need for continued vigilance. It urged that any future credible reports of religious…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election will be determined by hungry and struggling Nigerians. Makinde made the remark on Wednesday in Ibadan during the official inauguration of the newly elected South-West zonal executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the event, the governor noted that the growing hardship in the country would play a major role in shaping the next general election, stressing that the masses – not political elites – will be the real deciders of Nigeria’s future. Reacting to the recent wave of defections from…

The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the diversion and illegal sale of agrochemical products valued at over N184 million. The products, belonging to Lagos-based company Springfield Agro Limited, were reportedly diverted while in transit to Suleja and Abuja. According to police sources, the consignment, comprising 1,925 cartons of Roundup 360XL herbicide, was allegedly offloaded and sold in Birnin Kebbi. The truck driver responsible for the delivery, identified as Alhaji Bala, is currently on the run and believed to have masterminded the diversion. Following a complaint lodged by the company, operatives of the State Criminal…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “grandmaster of coalitions,” expressing confidence that he will defeat any alliance formed by opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections. Basiru was reacting to reports of a developing political coalition spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The trio reportedly met on Tuesday night to finalize arrangements for the official unveiling of their new coalition, which aims to unseat Tinubu in the next presidential election. Speaking…

Prince Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, has revealed that his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, is engaged in discreet but strategic meetings aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 polls. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television, Adebayo emphasized that Obi is not participating in the noisy coalition speculations circulating online, but rather in deeper, more meaningful political engagements behind the scenes. “Peter Obi is moving quietly. He is having meetings with people that are not exposed to the media. He’s a disciplined person who knows what…

Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor and the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has called for a more inclusive political culture in the state—one that encourages constructive engagement among leaders, irrespective of party lines. Jandor made this remark during a visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos State Government House on Tuesday, where he described the governor as a “gentleman” and commended his composure during the last election campaign. Addressing journalists after the meeting, Jandor confirmed that he was officially notifying Governor Sanwo-Olu of his return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has criticized supporters of President Bola Tinubu, accusing them of turning a blind eye to the worsening insecurity and economic hardship facing Nigeria. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Lawal said insecurity in the country has significantly worsened since President Tinubu assumed office. “I know he has his supporters,” Lawal said. “But I believe they either have cotton wool in their ears or they are blind, because insecurity has grown exponentially under this administration. It has spread to areas where it previously didn’t exist, and nothing meaningful has…

Detained Biafra separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, has denied any involvement in recent killings in South-East Nigeria, describing related reports as false and defamatory. In a statement released by his legal representative, Mr. Jonathan Levy, Ekpa condemned Biafra Radio and other platforms for spreading what he called malicious and unfounded allegations. The statement specifically referred to a March 27, 2025, publication by Biafra Radio titled, “ESN/IPOB Was Never Involved in the Barbarism That Happened in Orsu and Other Communities in Imo and Anambra States—IPOB.” According to the statement, the publication contained defamatory claims targeting Ekpa and his affiliated group, the United…