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Jul

2025

Aisha Was Divorced From Buhari Before He Died – Farooq Kperogi

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Aisha Was Divorced From Buhari Before He Died – Farooq Kperogi A Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, Farooq Kperogi, has alleged that Aisha was no longer married to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Kperogi made this claim in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday. According to him, Aisha had dropped Buhari as her surname and reverted to her maiden name, Halilu. He further alleged that Aisha was reluctant to travel to the United Kingdom to care for Buhari when he became ill. Kperogi was reacting to quotes attributed to Aisha, which…

Jul

2025

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2027: ‘All Members Seeking To Be President’ – Omisore Downplays Coalition

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2027: ‘All Members Seeking To Be President’ – Omisore Downplays Coalition A former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has downplayed the growing momentum of the opposition coalition, suggesting that internal power tussles among key figures—many of whom are eyeing the presidential ticket—could undermine its chances in the 2027 general elections. Omisore said the coalition’s unity is superficial, given that “everyone wants to be president. Asked whether he was concerned about the coalition’s strength—especially with prominent political figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, and others uniting against the APC—Omisore said…

Jul

2025

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Misguided Celebrations And Misinformation: Reflecting On Buhari’s Legacy And The Igbo Narrative – By Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics, South East

MISGUIDED CELEBRATIONS AND MISINFORMATION: REFLECTING ON BUHARI’S LEGACY AND THE IGBO NARRATIVE By Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu The celebration of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death by some Nigerians, particularly among the Igbo community, is not only disheartening but also a troubling reflection of a deeper malaise in the social and political fabric of the nation. The spread of baseless conspiracy theories, such as the claim that Buhari died in 2017 and was replaced by a “Jubril of Sudan,” reveals a disturbing trend of misinformation that seems to find particular traction among certain Igbo groups. This narrative, propagated largely by individuals from the…

Jul

2025

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Go To Satellite Towns And Campaign Against Me, Wike Dares Ireti Kingibe

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

Go To Satellite Towns And Campaign Against Me, Wike Dares Ireti Kingibe Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has challenged the Senator representing the Territory, Ms Ireti Kingibe to go to the satellite towns and campaign against his service in the President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet if indeed, she was sure of her political credentials. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT minister, Lere Olayinka in a statement on Tuesday said Ms Kingibe was already blinded by the spirit of her impending electoral woe, and can never see the positive transformation going on in Abuja…

Jul

2025

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Amb. Dr. Osita Offor – De Ultimate Commander Attends ABIA Arise Nneato Umunneochi LGA Meetings

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics

Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - De Ultimate Commander Attends Abia Arise Nneato Umunneochi LGA Meetings On Monday 7/07/2025, President of United Abia Artistes and Patriots Forum (UAAPF), Amb. Dr. Osita Offor - De Ultimate Commander was in his home town in Abia State to attend the Abia Arise Meetings of Ubahu/Akawa/Aroikpa and Eziama Agbo wards in Nneato Umunneochi LGA meetings.During the meetings, he emphasized on appreciating the people for their support to the government of Dr. Alex Chioma Otti and called for more support noting that the Governor who has done well in governance as well as appointing sons and…

Jul

2025

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2027: Tinubu’s Govt Planning To Destabilize Opposition – ADC Alleges

FGN, News Flash, Politics

2027: Tinubu’s Govt Planning To Destabilise Opposition – ADC Alleges The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating a plot to destabilise the growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Monday, the party alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is using intimidation and coercion tactics to undermine the ADC’s growing momentum as a credible opposition force. The statement, signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s Interim National Publicity Secretary and National Coalition Spokesperson, claimed that former state chairmen and key members of the party’s state executive committees in…

Jul

2025

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2027: North Should Trust Me – Peter Obi

News Flash, Politics

2027: North Should Trust Me – Peter Obi Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Northern elites and the average electorate from the region to trust him with their votes in 2027. He promised to protect their interest in Nigeria if elected President. The LP candidate made the plea on Sunday night while speaking on a live Channels Television monitored programme, Politics Today. Obi maintained that Nigerians should vote for candidates based on their individual capacity, not where they come from. He said, “I want the North to trust me. The…

Jul

2025

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Abia North 2027: Chief Dr. Sam Anya(Akaekpuchionwa) Ideal Leader For Ndi ABIA North – By Comrade Ahamefula Kalu

Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Politics

ABIA NORTH 2027: Chief. Dr. Sam Anya (Akaepuchionwa) Ideal Leader for Ndi Abia North. There’s is time for everything under the sun. This is the time to end the aged-long and insulting political treatment against the people of Ohafia Local Government Area, hence the headquarters of Abia North. As we approach 2027 general elections, it is clear that Chief. Dr. Sam Anya is the perfect man for Senate Abia North. Unlike other aspirants, Akaekpuchionwa is committed to serving the people, not for personal gain. Here’s why he deserves your support: With a wealth of experience in various political positions,Akaepuchionwa has…

Jul

2025

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Atiku, Obi, Others Seeking To Replace Tinubu For Their Selfish Interest – Datti Baba-Ahmed

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Atiku, Obi, Others Seeking To Replace Tinubu For Their Selfish Interest – Datti Baba-Ahmed Labour Party vice presidential candidate in 2023, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and others in the coalition to oust President Bola Tinubu out of office are after their selfish interests, warning it will be hard to defeat incumbent president with such approach. In an interview with Daily Trust published on Thursday, Mr Baba-Ahmed said he could not see anyone in the coalition willing to make the kind of sacrifice Mr Tinubu made before eventually emerging president in 2023. “I don’t yet see…

Jul

2025

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I’m Ready To Serve As One-Term President If Given ADC Ticket – Amaechi Makes Same Promise As Obi

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I’m Ready To Serve As One-term President If Given ADC Ticket – Amaechi Makes Same Promise As Obi Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he is willing to be a one-term president in 2027 if he secures the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Amaechi spoke on Thursday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a Channels Television programme. The former governor of Rivers said he is prepared to step down after four years in office to allow for rotation and stability. “For now, the way Nigeria is, you must keep to that unwritten agreement that says south…