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El-Rufai Declares Battle Against Tinubu: “We’ll Send Him Back to Lagos in 2027 Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has openly challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, revealing that a formidable political coalition is in the works to unseat the President in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the Arewa Tech Fest in Katsina on Wednesday, … Read more
Renowned Nigerian actor and filmmaker Ugezu J. Ugezu has issued a sobering warning to Nigerians contemplating emigration in pursuit of better opportunities abroad—a phenomenon widely known as “Japa.” In a recent Instagram post, Ugezu shared the true story of a Nigerian medical doctor who sold off his clinic and relocated to the United States, driven … Read more
Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara to Join APC After Deal with President Tinubu Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is reportedly set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a strategic agreement reached with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Multiple sources confirmed that the deal was struck after months of sustained political pressure, institutional targeting, … Read more
FG Sues Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Over Alleged Defamatory Remarks on Live TV The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a defamation lawsuit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, over statements she allegedly made during a televised broadcast. The suit, filed on May 16, 2025, at the Federal Capital Territory … Read more
INEC Set to Adopt Artificial Intelligence for Future Elections in Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced its intention to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s electoral system, a move aimed at modernizing and streamlining election processes both locally and internationally. The announcement came after INEC’s weekly meeting held on Thursday, May 22, … Read more
Senate President Akpabio Foresees Smooth Re-Election for Tinubu in 2027 at APC Summit Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure an effortless re-election in 2027, unlike the intense contest he faced in the 2023 presidential poll. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held on Thursday at … Read more
Opposition Heavyweights in Talks to Forge Coalition Ahead of 2027 Elections Key opposition figures in Nigeria, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, are engaged in high-level discussions aimed at forming a united political front to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the … Read more
Governor Umo Eno Set to Dump PDP for APC, Tells Appointees to Follow Suit or Step Down Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reportedly declared his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), instructing his commissioners and other political appointees to either join him or … Read more
Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s Right to Enroll International Students, Including Nigerians In a sweeping move on Thursday, the Trump-led U.S. administration revoked Harvard University’s authority to admit international students, including Nigerians. According to CNN, the unprecedented action intensifies an ongoing standoff between the federal government and the Ivy League institution over compliance with immigration regulations. … Read more
Abia Labour Party Denies Claims Governor Otti Is Supporting Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Bid The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party has strongly refuted claims that Governor Alex Otti is backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. This response comes after Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, reportedly stated that … Read more