2027 Election: Why Tinubu Is Unlikely to Drop Shettima

…Six Northern APC Leaders Rumored as Alternatives, Including Ex-Zamfara Governor Yari Despite growing speculations and behind-the-scenes political movements aimed at replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains firmly committed to maintaining Shettima as his running mate, according to authoritative sources confirmed by Vanguard. There have been […]

All Democratic Party (ADA): Kenneth Okonkwo Says Presidential Ticket Will Be Open to All Regions

Veteran actor, lawyer, and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has announced that the All Democratic Party (ADA)—a new political coalition—will open its 2027 presidential ticket to candidates from every region in Nigeria. Okonkwo, who served as spokesperson for Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flag bearer Peter Obi, made this statement during a recent appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday […]

Kenneth Okonkwo Dares Peter Obi: “Tell the World How I Betrayed You”

Former Labour Party Presidential Campaign Spokesman and Nollywood actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has publicly challenged Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), to openly explain how he was betrayed following his exit from the party. Okonkwo issued this challenge during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, firmly declaring that he maintained […]

Akpabio Hints That Rivers, Bayelsa May Soon Align with APC

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has suggested that Rivers and Bayelsa States may soon align politically with the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling potential shifts in the South-South geopolitical zone ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akpabio made this known during a large-scale reception in honor of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, who was […]

Atiku, El-Rufai-Led Opposition Coalition Applies to INEC to Register New Party – All Democratic Alliance (ADA)

A major opposition movement under the banner of the National Opposition Coalition Group has officially submitted a request to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration of a new political party named the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). The coalition is spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, […]

Wike Declares Himself the Luckiest Politician in Nigeria During Tinubu’s Road Commissioning in Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday, referred to himself as the luckiest politician in Nigeria. Wike highlighted how he is consistently surrounded by close allies from Abia, Enugu, Sokoto, and Cross River States during major functions held in Abuja. He made these remarks during the official commissioning of the […]

Tinubu Undermines Rivers State by Appointing RSIEC Chairman from Cross River – Nwibubasa

Dr. Lelonu Nwibubasa, a former Rivers State Commissioner for Empowerment and Employment Generation, has openly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as an outright act of disrespect and marginalization toward the people of Rivers State. According to Nwibubasa, the recent appointment of a non-native—Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey from Cross River State—as the […]

NADECO Appeals to Trump for Visa Ban on Akpabio, Abbas, and Ibas Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), a prominent political advocacy group, has sent a formal letter to former U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to place a visa restriction on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. The official letter—addressed directly to Trump at […]

Tinubu Allegedly Cedes Rivers Political Control to Wike Ahead of 2027 Elections

Outrage has erupted among political observers and citizens of Rivers State as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu failed to address the ongoing suspension of democratic governance in the state during the 26th Democracy Day celebration on June 12, 2025. Many Nigerians had anticipated that the President would seize the symbolic occasion to reinstate Governor Siminalayi Fubara […]

President Tinubu Commends Governor Uba Sani for Restoring Peace and Unity in Kaduna State

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani for his commendable efforts in bringing back peace and stability to a state previously troubled by security and ethnic tensions. During an official visit to Kaduna on Thursday, Tinubu expressed pride in being associated with the governor, particularly for transforming a volatile environment into […]

Rivers State 2025 Budget: 85% Prepared by Suspended Governor Fubara – Senate Uncovers

In a recent revelation by the Nigerian Senate, it has been disclosed that approximately 85% of the proposed N1.48 trillion 2025 Rivers State budget was initially developed by the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, before his removal from office. This revelation came during a budget defence session held at the National Assembly, where retired Vice Admiral […]

El-Rufai Declares Tinubu Has No Chance in 2027 Presidential Election

Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands no chance of securing re-election in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential polls. Speaking during a media chat shared on X (formerly Twitter), El-Rufai, now a prominent figure in the Social Democratic Party (SDP), stressed that anyone who believes Tinubu can win […]

Nigerian Troops and CJTF Disrupt Boko Haram Supply Chain in Yobe, Eliminate Terrorist

In a recent successful joint mission, Nigerian Army troops under Operation Hadin Kai, working closely with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), intercepted a Boko Haram supply movement along the Gashua–Buni Gari corridor in Yobe State. The effort led to the neutralization of a terrorist, along with the seizure of logistics materials and a motorcycle […]