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There is no sign of a mockery in this – Gov. Sule defends Tinubu endorsement for 2027
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, clarified that the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election by fellow All Progressives Congress (APC) governors is not intended to mock Nigerians but rather stems from their conviction in his leadership. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program, Governor Sule stated, “It is a conviction of the governors, it is a belief of the governors. There is no sign of a mockery in this.” Reports indicate that on Thursday, 22 governors elected under the APC platform, along with all APC National Assembly members, the National Working Committee (NWC), and zonal leaderships,…
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Share 753 seized emefiele houses to universities, research institutes – Shehu Sani tells FG
Shehu Sani, the former Senator for Kaduna Central, has proposed a method for utilizing the 753 houses in Abuja that were confiscated from the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele.Sani suggested that these seized properties should be distributed among Nigeria’s polytechnics, universities, colleges of education, and research institutes. In a post on X, the former lawmaker expressed his belief that future generations of Nigerians would gain valuable lessons from the history associated with these buildings. He wrote: “The 753 seized Houses in Abuja should be shared to all Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education and Research Institutes.…
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“I can’t date a virgin” – Ex BBN star Doyin David sparks debate with candid take on love, sex, and submission
Reality TV star and ex-BBNaija housemate Doyin David is once again the center of online buzz after her appearance on a dating-themed talk show. In her usual unapologetic style, Doyin dropped a statement that sent shockwaves across social media: “I can’t date a virgin. It’s not possible.” Known for her blunt honesty and confident presence, Doyin didn’t hold back. She shared that her bold personality often makes people nervous, telling the host with a smirk: “I make most people nervous, so I’m not surprised you are nervous.” When asked about her current dating status, she admitted: “It’s been a minute,…
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2027: Atiku needs to cure excessive ‘royalty’, emulate Peter Obi – Sam Amadi
A lawyer and public affairs analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has condemned the Senate’s early endorsement of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu, and other APC candidates for the 2027 elections, describing the development as a flagrant violation of the Electoral Act. In a post on X on Saturday, Amadi, who is also Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts suggested that Atiku should not act as an Emir, Ooni or Obi, noting that Nigeria is not an “emirate, or a kingdom.” He said: “Atiku could be President. He is not really bad. But one thing he needs…
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Davido pays courtesy visit to Speaker of House of Representatives, Abbas
Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Friday. He was accompanied by entrepreneur Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest. The visit comes shortly after their earlier meeting with Senate President Godswill Akpabio in Abuja.In a post on X, Abbas described the encounter as “warm and engaging,” highlighting discussions on music’s unifying power and its role in inspiring and uplifting Nigeria. He wrote,”It was a pleasure to welcome award-winning artist @davido in a warm and engaging setting today. We had a rich…
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2027: I don’t believe in the current ballot system, the results are already written- Sowore
Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore has alleged that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election has already been determined by those in authority. Sowore, who made the allegations in an interview with Vanguard, empathetically declared that the “2027 results are already written. According to Sowore, “whether it’s a campaign, a protest, a court battle—I’m always running for something. “But if you’re asking about elections, I don’t believe in the current ballot system. The 2027 results are already written”. He stated that only rebellion against the system can change the country and not the ballot. On the current state of the nation,…
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We tried, but it’s not working’ – Peter on why P-Square split
Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, aka Mr P of the P-Square duo, has opened up on his split from his twin brother, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy. According to him, there is a joy that comes with a solo career. Speaking in a recent interview with Cool FM, Lagos, Mr P urged fans to respect their decisions, stressing that they tried to remain as a duo, but it wasn’t working. “There’s a joy that comes with going solo. Please respect our decisions. We’ve tried it, it’s not working,” he said.
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Don’t fall prey to president Tinubu, bring Peter Obi back – Sowunmi tells PDP
A member of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has advised the party to do everything and bring back the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, giving the amount of votes he got from the last election. Sowunmi gave the advice on Friday to Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’. ‘’One of the people who was a PDP member, a South eastern man who felt based on the balance of play that the South-East was excluded, Peter Obi, was allocated 6.2 million votes, you lose the election, you run to the Supreme Court you lose, at least…
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May God Judge us, if I am working for the APC – Acting national chairman of PDP, Umar Damagum
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum, has denied allegations of incompetence and working with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. This is as he defended his relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,Nyesom Wike, following mounting criticism within the party. Damagun, in an interview with BBC Hausa, addressed the accusations, dismissing claims that he is a figure of the APC and reaffirming his loyalty to the PDP. “May God be the judge between me and whoever slandered me, and may God judge us, if I am working for the APC,” he…
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2027: Given what he has done in just two years, he deserves another time – Daniel Bwala
The Presidency has explained why the All Progressives Congress, APC, adopted President Bola Tinubu as its sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, said the APC leadership carried out a midterm assessment of Tinubu’s performance and agreed that he deserved another term based on his good works. Speaking at the APC National Summit in Abuja, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said the party has adopted Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday night, Bwala said: “What happened in beauty to behold, it’s tapestry of organization…
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Explore options to ensure win-win situation for Nigeria – Tinubu tells newly inaugurated NNPC board
On Thursday, The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a new board of directors of the NNPC. Speaking at the inauguration of the NNPC board at the state house in Abuja, the president said he had carefully selected the board members to ensure quality leadership. “Explore all options for a win-win situation for Nigeria. I am so proud of you and believe you will succeed,” he said. “When I started searching, it took a while to come up with the kind of character that you represent. You represent the best in the industry, and I have set goals for you. “You…
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Peter Obi can’t rule Nigeria – LP factional chairman says as he exits the party
Labour Party, LP, factional National Chairmen, Callistus Okafor, has declared that the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, cannot lead Nigeria. Okafor made this declaration on Thursday as he announced his exit from the party following unresolved leadership crisis and disappointment with Peter Obi. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Okafor said the decision followed extensive deliberations by his faction’s National Working Committee and National Executive Council. “My team and I had carefully looked at what is happening in the Labour Party, including the crises that have been going on for seven years, and wondered how…
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