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2027: Atiku, Obi, Duke, Makinde no match for Tinubu – APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, says Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Donald Duke and Seyi Makinde are no match for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, said this on Thursday while receiving members of the Forum of APC House of Representatives Aspirants at the national secretariat in Abuja. He said the opposition cannot stand side-by-side comparison of records with Tinubu. The four are presidential candidates of the African…
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2027: ‘Tinubu exposed, should step down’ – Atiku’s spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo, the spokesperson of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said President Bola Tinubu should step down as Nigeria’s leader because he is “unwell”. Okonkwo said the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council has exposed Tinubu’s incapacity to take part in campaign activities. Tinubu had said that he would not go to every state to campaign because he needs to focus on governing Nigeria. He, however,…
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You insulted Osun people, spat on their sacrifice’ – Adeleke, Davido under fire over Tinubu, APC support
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have come under fire on social media platform, X, over the governor’s support for the All Progressives Congress, APC. This has prompted Nigerians to question the governor after he had declared, during the Osun gubernatorial election, that he would not allow the APC win in the state. Davido is also facing backlash as several of his old tweets against the APC…
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Toyin Abraham faces backlash over leaked audio about Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has faced criticism on social media following the circulation of an alleged leaked audio conversation with a TikTok fan, Bisgold, in which she reportedly laughed over remarks about fellow actresses, Funke Akindele and Iyabo Ojo. The 12-minute recording was reportedly released by blogger Mama Esabod and has sparked reactions over Abraham’s responses to comments made about her colleagues. In the audio, conducted mainly in Yoruba and Pidgin English, Bisgold was heard…
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Tinubu has united politicians who never agreed to work together – Kwankwaso
chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu had gained the support of former political rivals ahead of the 2027 general election. He said the participation of politicians from different parties in Tinubu’s re-election campaign showed that the President was attracting support beyond the APC. Speaking on the development, Kwankwaso said the coming together of politicians who had previously disagreed politically was a sign of the support…
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2027: I’ve handed everything over to God, says INEC chairman
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has said he has handed everything over to God as he confronts the responsibility of conducting the 2027 general election. Amupitan, who spoke on Wednesday at the Artificial Intelligence and Democracy Forum 2026 in Abuja, said his faith in God remained his anchor amid the enormous demands of his office. He said, “I’m being reminded of the enormity of the task on…
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2027: If you don’t win your state for Tinubu, don’t say we’ve won, Wike tells APC govs
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned governors and other members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council against claiming victory in the 2027 presidential election if they fail to deliver their respective states to President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke on Wednesday at the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, after he was appointed coordinator for the FCT and Rivers State. He said the priority of…
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2027: ‘Bola’ has made life expensive, we can’t allow it – Atiku challenges Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the rising cost of living and insecurity in Nigeria, saying his administration has made life increasingly difficult for citizens. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, said Nigerian families were struggling to afford basic necessities, while many citizens continued to live in fear of kidnapping and attacks. He made the remarks in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, urging…
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2027: ‘Sit at your father’s house if you don’t want to debate’ – Oseni fires Tinubu, Atiku, others
Arise Television’s Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other political candidates, including Peter Obi, over their failure to present campaign manifestos and participate in presidential debates ahead of the 2027 general election. Oseni described the situation as an insult to Nigerians, accusing politicians across party lines of prioritising verbal attacks against one another over presenting concrete solutions to the country’s challenges. The broadcaster made the…
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2027: ‘You’re a hypocrite’ – Keyamo tackles Atiku over criticism of Tinubu govt
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of hypocrisy over his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to Keyamo, Atiku’s record in government contradicted his remarks on the rising cost of living and insecurity in the country. The minister stated this in a post on his X handle while reacting to Atiku’s comments on the economic hardship facing Nigerians. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the…
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Election: Wike takes action in private, brags in public – Rufai Oseni
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his recent remarks about the 2027 general election and his role in the 2024 Edo State governorship poll. Wike had recently declared that President Bola Tinubu must win the FCT in the 2027 presidential election. The minister also recounted how he influenced the outcome of the 2024 Edo State governorship election against the candidate of the Peoples…
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Court schedules ruling on Atiku’s bid to amend certificate forgery suit against Tinubu
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20 to rule on whether the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar can be permitted to amend his suitseeking to prohibit President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, from participating in the 2027 presidential election. The judge fixed the date on Tuesday following the insistence of Atiku Abubakar, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to…
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