The Kwankwasiyya Movement has expressed concern over what it described as a disturbing pattern of judicial pronouncements across Nigeria, warning that conflicting court decisions could undermine the country’s democratic stability. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 19, 2026, and signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, the group cited a recent judgment by Justice Bello Kawu of…
A fierce war of words erupted on social media between former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), and veteran journalist and former Presidential candidate, Dele Momodu, over alleged insults and political grievances. The feud escalated on Thursday when Fani-Kayode took to his Facebook page to respond to claims made by Momodu, whom he described in biting terms as “a…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s decision to proceed with a state visit to the United Kingdom in the wake of deadly terrorist bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State. Okonkwo described the trip as an act of disrespect to the victims and soldiers killed in the attacks. The opposition chieftain made the…
By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA Dr Gbenga Hashim, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stepped up consultations within the party after meeting with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde in Abuja, a move that points to early shifts in how the party is aligning ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was not just…
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that the sweeping infrastructure projects currently being executed in Abuja’s satellite towns will make it nearly impossible for any opposition to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the territory in 2027. Speaking during a post-project inspection tour of several road corridors in Karu, the Apo-Karshi…
The publisher of Ovation Magazine and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has delivered a stinging response to pro-Tinubu commentators Reno Omokri and Femi Fani-Kayode, describing the duo as “perpetual agents of perfidy” with no credibility. Momodu insisted that he would not be bullied into silence over his criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Momodu fired back…
…releases timetable, suspends Abure’s loyalists By John Alechenu, Abuja The Labour Party (LP) has set May 23rd, 2026, for its presidential primaries in its approved timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a communique issued after a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) held and observed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of pushing Nigeria toward authoritarian rule, saying the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai points to a “drift toward dictatorship”. At the centre of the standoff is a straightforward but serious claim: that El-Rufai has been in the custody of…
By Omeiza Ajayi President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees serving in his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The presidential mandate, which targets ministers, heads of agencies and aides, is aimed at ensuring strict adherence to the country’s legal framework and…
By Vincent Ujumadu Nigeria’s Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, two former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as former Governor Chris Ngige, Deputy Governors from five states and other dignitaries, graced the swearing in of Governor Chukwuma Soludo as he begins his second tenure in office. Other dignitaries at the well- attended ceremony at Alex Ekwueme Square…
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