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Tragedy in Borno: Terrorists Abduct Students During Exam
Terrorists suspected to be affiliated with Boko Haram and ISWAP launched a violent attack on Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, this morning. The assailants stormed the premises at approximately 9 a.m. while students were sitting for their National Examinations Council (NECO) papers. The attack triggered widespread panic as gunmen fired sporadically, killing one teacher during the chaos. Following the assault, the terrorists abducted an unspecified number of…
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2027: Tinubu, APC will be massively defeated – Dickson
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, has said that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, will be defeated in the 2027 general elections. Dickson made this remark on Sunday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He was speaking on the forthcoming next year’s general elections and the preparedness of the NDC for the polls. “As leader of the NDC, and…
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2027: NDC will overcome current crisis – Kwankwaso
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called for calm among party supporters following recent judicial developments. He emphasized that the party remains steadfast in its mission to prepare for the 2027 general elections despite current legal setbacks. Kwankwaso’s statement followed a courtesy visit to the NDC’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, at his Abuja residence. He described the meeting as a strategic effort to bolster the party’s unity and…
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Deregistration: NDC case orchestrated, filed two days after Peter Obi joined party — Rufai Oseni
Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni has characterized the recent legal challenges against the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a calculated attempt to weaken the political opposition. Speaking on The Morning Show, Oseni noted the suspicious timing of the litigation, which surfaced shortly after Peter Obi’s move to the party. Highlighting the timeline of these events, Oseni stated, “Peter Obi officially went to the NDC on the 3rd of May. The case was filed on the…
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2027: Atiku alleges fresh plot to exclude ADC from ballot
Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over a fresh plot to keep the opposition party, the African Democratic Congress, off the ballot in the 2027 general elections. In a statement by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, he said elements within President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government want to use political and legal machinations to exclude the ADC from the ballot. Atiku urged its supporters to reject…
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FCT projects: My govt injecting life into economy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that roads being constructed by his administration are injecting life in the economy. Tinubu spoke during the official commissioning of the newly rehabilitated and expanded roads from Karu Interchange to Customs Clinic Junction including other adjoining roads in the Karu area of Abuja. The road is part of projects to mark Tinubu’s third year anniversary and the President was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima. He noted that the road stands…
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Kunle Remi Labels Nigerian Governance a “Government Disaster”
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has publicly expressed his frustration with the state of the nation, claiming that Nigeria is suffering from poor leadership rather than environmental misfortune. In a recent post on his Instagram Stories, the actor argued that while citizens of other countries face struggles due to natural disasters, Nigerians are instead burdened by “government disasters.” This statement highlights the actor’s mounting concern over the persistent socioeconomic hardships currently affecting the country. By framing…
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Obasanjo meets Kwankwaso in Kano ahead of 2027 elections
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at his residence in Kano State. Obasanjo was received by Kwankwaso alongside the NDC governorship candidate in Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The visit was confirmed in a statement issued by Kwankwaso’s media aide, Saifullahi Hassan, who described the meeting as an occasion for cordial interactions and warm exchanges between…
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DJ Switch slams First Lady Remi Tinubu over advice to poor Nigerians to start ‘Akara, Kuli-Kuli’ business
DJ Switch has publicly condemned First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for advising struggling citizens to engage in low-income trades like selling akara, roasted corn, and kuli-kuli. The activist’s reaction follows the First Lady’s recent press briefing, where Mrs. Tinubu defended the administration’s economic interventions and highlighted the distribution of grants meant to foster grassroots empowerment. The activist, known for her role during the #EndSARS protests, strongly rejected this approach as both outdated and restrictive. She argued…
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State police: Obi urges postponement until after 2027 elections
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi, has made a strong case for the implementation of the State Police to be postponed until after next year’s elections. The former Anambra State governor expressed fears that the process may be abused within the polity, while emphasising the need first to address the process’s alleged disorganisation. Obi commented on the recent passing of the State Police Bill in the…
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Court overturns judgment recognising NDC as political party
A Federal High Court in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen ruled on Friday that the earlier judgment affected the rights of the Peace Movement Party (PMP), which was not included in the case despite claiming ownership of the logo used by the NDC. Lawyer to the Peace Movement Party, C.S. Ekeocha, said…
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You’re rushing State Police Bill to mask security failures – ADC knocks Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticized the Tinubu administration for rushing the State Police Bill through the National Assembly. While the party supports state policing in principle, it argues that this move is a “panicky” and politically motivated attempt to appear proactive against Nigeria’s worsening insecurity rather than a genuine effort at constitutional reform. The opposition party contends that the government is merely recycling existing ideas to create a facade of progress. According…
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