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Jul

28

2026

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2027: Peter Obi Is A Trader, Can’t Be President – Oshiomole

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2027: Peter Obi Is A Trader, Can’t Be President – Oshiomhole Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has downplayed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, saying he cannot be the president of Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC on Monday, Oshiomhole described Peter Obi as a trader, who has short-term calculations. “Peter Obi is a trader. Traders have short-term calculations, they are not into long-term projections. They are not wired to think about what the situation will be in the long run. Their turnover is within 3 months, maximum of 6 months. “The Peter Obi…

Jul

28

2026

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PFIPC: How Adeyemi Hijacked Letter That Could Have Exposed Forged Documents- AGF

Crime, News Flash, Politics

PFIPC: How Adeyemi Hijacked Letter That Could Have Exposed Forged Documents – AGF The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, has told the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) that a letter from his office, which could have exposed alleged forged documents used by the council, was intercepted by its self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi. The AGF made the disclosure on Monday while appearing before the committee probing the controversy surrounding the PFIPC, including the ₦1.3 billion allocated to the council in the 2026 Appropriation Act. According to the AGF, the Office…

Jul

28

2026

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Appeal Court Sets Aside Judgement Ordering INEC To Deregister ADC, Four Others

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Appeal Court Sets Aside Judgment Ordering INEC To Deregister ADC, Four Others Parties The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the June 15 judgment of Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties for allegedly failing to meet the 25 per cent constitutional threshold for continued existence as political parties. In a series of unanimous judgments on Tuesday, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Abba Mohammed, held that the Federal High Court…

Jul

27

2026

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Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket Will Defeat Tinubu, Atiku In 2027 – Babachir Lawal

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Peter Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket Will Defeat Tinubu, Atiku In 2027 – Babachir Lawal Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said a joint presidential ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso has a stronger chance of winning the 2027 presidential election. He made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV released on Saturday. According to him, Peter Obi-Kwankwaso ticket would stand a 70 per cent chance of victory, while he predicted that President Bola Tinubu would have a 50 per cent chance and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar would lose. His words; “Peter Obi will try to…

Jul

26

2026

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‘Tinubu Has Lost His Soul’ – Babachir Lawal

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‘Tinubu Has Lost His Soul’ – Babachir Lawal Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has “lost his soul” since assuming office, saying the president is no longer the person he once knew. Lawal made the remarks during an interview with Symfoni TV released on Saturday. He described Tinubu as a generous politician who had, in the past, provided substantial financial assistance to people in need without immediately expecting anything in return. According to him, Tinubu possessed a unique ability to identify individuals who could become politically useful to him…

Jul

26

2026

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2027: Obasanjo Is The Main Force Behind Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket – Ex- Adviser, Osuntokun

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2027: Obasanjo Is the Main Force Behind Obi-Kwankwaso Ticket – Ex-Adviser, Osuntokun Former Political Adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Akin Osuntokun, has dismissed claims that Obasanjo’s recent letter to former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba was intended to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a political advantage. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Osuntokun said there was no basis for such an interpretation, insisting that Obasanjo has remained a vocal critic of the Tinubu administration. According to him, the only presidential ticket the former president appears to be supporting ahead of the 2027 general election is a potential alliance between…

Jul

25

2026

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INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday

News Flash, Politics

INEC Issues Final Call As Voter Registration Closes Sunday The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged eligible Nigerians to complete their voter registration before the Continuous Voter Registration exercise closes on Sunday, July 26, 2026. INEC issued the reminder in a public notice shared on its X account on Saturday. “Your future won’t wait. Neither should you. The Continuous Voter Registration exercise ends Sunday, 26 July 2026,” the commission said. Prospective voters can complete their registration online through the commission’s CVR portal or visit designated registration centres for physical assistance. INEC said Nigerians requiring assistance could visit any of…

Jul

25

2026

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The Day Umunneochi Rose For Otti And The Labour Party – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

The Day Umunneochi Rose for Otti and the Labour Party By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD There are moments in politics that transcend party gatherings and become defining statements about the relationship between a government and its people. Friday, July 24, 2026, was one such moment in Abia State. As thousands of enthusiastic residents converged on Peace Secondary School, Amuda, Isuochi, to honour Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, what unfolded was far more than a grand civic reception. It was a resounding vote of confidence in a Governor whose leadership has continued to redefine governance through integrity, accountability and measurable development. The…

Jul

24

2026

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2027: Why Otti Won’t Stand Against Tinubu’s Re-Election – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Politics

2027: Why Otti Won't Stand Against Tinubu's Re-election As Governor Alex Otti's Democratic Convictions Place Constitutional Rights, Good Governance and the Sovereign Will of the People Above Partisan Politics By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti's response to a question on the reported endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second term ambition by South East governors during the July edition of Governor Otti Speaks to Abians was never a political answer. It was a measured affirmation of democratic values, constitutionalism and principled leadership. Rather than responding through the prism of partisan politics, the Governor deliberately anchored his position on…

Jul

23

2026

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2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares

News Flash, Politics, South East

2027: All Five South-East Governors Resolve To Back Tinubu’s Re-Election – Uzodimma Declares Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has disclosed that the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the President’s unprecedented commitment to the development of the region through landmark infrastructure and economic initiatives. Uzodimma said the governors had reviewed the performance of the Tinubu administration as it relates to the development of the South-East and unanimously agreed that the region would continue to identify with the President and…