Sunday Dare blasts Atiku for addressing Tinubu as ‘Bola’
A reference to President Bola Tinubu simply as “Bola” has drawn a sharp response from presidential aide Sunday Dare after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on the president to reduce the cost of petrol and ease the pressure on Nigerians.
Aliko Dangote says having a son is not his priority, happy with daughters’ achievements
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son is not a priority for him, stressing that he is content with the achievements of his three daughters, Mariya, Halima and Fatima.
Desmond Elliot kneels, apologises to Femi Gbajabiamila after Lagos APC primary fallout
Elliot, who represents Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, was seen kneeling before Gbajabiamila in a video circulating on social media.
Former PDP national chairman Bamanga Tukur dies at 90
The family confirmed Tukur’s death in a statement signed by his son, Awwal D. Tukur, describing the former PDP national chairman as a beloved father and patriarch who devoted his life to serving his family, community, state and country.
2027: Peter Obi rules out stepping down for Atiku
Obi said any opposition alliance must now be negotiated between their political parties. Obi said their emergence as candidates of separate parties had moved the matter beyond an individual agreement between the two politicians.
Adebayo says he would appoint Wike but curb his public remarks
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has said he could appoint Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to serve in his government, citing his work ethic and performance while expressing strong reservations about his political conduct and public statements.
2027 elections: Dino Melaye tells Tinubu to prepare to leave Presidential Villa
Senator Melaye predicted that the 2027 election would result in a change of government and specifically urged Tinubu and his family to prepare to leave the Presidential Villa.
Atiku vows to restore petrol subsidy, says Nigeria is rich enough to ease hardship
“On the question of subsidy, my position has not changed and will not change: I will restore it!” Atiku said, stressing that the economic strength of a country should not be measured solely by the amount of revenue collected by government.
Tinubu sets up APC 2027 presidential campaign council, names Yari DG, Uzodimma secretary
According to the statement, President Tinubu will serve as chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima will occupy the position of Vice-Chairman I. The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, was named Vice-Chairman II.
83 Nigerians return from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks, as repatriation hits 1,573
The returnees were received at the Lagos airport by the Director of the African Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Haruna Ali-Gombe, who welcomed them on behalf of the Federal Government. Their arrival forms part of the government’s continuing response to the reported xenophobic attacks and the concerns raised over the welfare of Nigerians in South Africa.