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2027: political sharks will swallow younger candidates up – Kenneth Okonkwo states preferred candidate for Tinubu
Kenneth Okonkwo, who previously served as the Spokesperson for the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has put forth his preference for a candidate to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. During an appearance on Channels Television, Okonkwo expressed his conviction that a younger presidential candidate would be “swallowed up” by what he termed “political sharks.” He asserted that the current political landscape necessitates “someone who is from the old cadre.” The lawyer and former actor then cited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in…
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Benue killings: If you had done your duty this would not have happened – Adebayo tells Tinubu
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take responsibility for last Friday’s deadly attacks on communities in Benue State, where over 200 people lost their lives. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Adebayo asserted that the tragic loss of lives occurred due to failures within the President’s administration. He maintained that if those appointed by the President had carried out their duties properly, the attacks could have been prevented. “The basic thing is that if you realize that those people died because of you, because…
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Benue killings: “Nigeria is at war”- OAP N6 states
N6, a prominent on-air personality and rapper, “has claimed that ‘Nigeria is at war,’ but Nigerians are yet to realise it.” This assertion follows reports that “over 200 people were allegedly massacred in Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State recently, sparking nationwide outrage.” The rapper maintained that Nigeria has been at war ‘officially’ since 2016, attributing the public’s unawareness to the fact that the conflict hasn’t reached cities and state capitals.” In a video message shared on his TikTok page, he remarked; “Let me tell you something, whether you want to accept it or not. Nigeria is…
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“Good thing I’m not God” – Basketmouth reacts after Senate raised alarm over N200trn ‘unaccounted funds’ in NNPC coffers
Comedian Basketmouth has weighed in on the alleged financial irregularities involving trillions of naira in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) audited financial reports. This comes after the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, led by Senator Aliyu Wadada, raised alarm over disturbing discrepancies in the NNPCL’s finances from 2017 to 2023. During a hearing on Wednesday, June 18, committee members flagged unexplained legal and audit fees, along with conflicting figures in receivables totaling over N210 trillion. The committee noted that these concerns are based on NNPCL’s official audited statements, not speculation, highlighting that the latest document submitted by the…
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2027: INEC is afraid of coalition to defeat APC – PDP chieftain Kalgo Ibrahim
PDP chieftain Ibrahim Kalgo has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to hinder the registration of new political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kalgo made this claim during an appearance on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” program on Friday. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure further asserted that INEC’s rejection of over 70 applications for new party registrations demonstrates “a systemic bias and fear of the emerging coalition challenging the status quo.” He contended that INEC, rather than acting as an unbiased electoral umpire, is now “operating hand…
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2027: The question of running mate for APC is not yet onboard – Ajibola Basiru states
According to Ajibola Basiru, the National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the selection of President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 general election will occur subsequent to the party’s convention, an event typically convened approximately a year prior to the general election. Basiru also affirmed that “Tinubu enjoys an overwhelming endorsement from party stakeholders to run for re-election in 2027,” though he clarified that “discussions for the choice of his running mate are not on the table yet.”Basiru delivered these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Friday. He stated, “As…
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2027: “Oluwaseyi Makinde for president” poster surfaces in Jigawa state
With Nigeria’s next general elections less than two years away, posters bearing the image of Oyo State Governor, Engineer Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde, have surfaced in key parts of Jigawa State, sparking speculation about his interest in the 2027 presidential race. The posters, boldly displaying the insignia of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were seen in strategic areas of Dutse, the state capital. Slogans such as “To Move Nigeria Forward 2027: His Excellency Engineer Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde for President” and “2027: Seyi Makinde Is the Answer” featured prominently. Some of the high-traffic areas where the posters were sighted include the Unity…
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Pointing out a stun gun to another individual constitutes an offence – Lagos Police boss speaks on Pastor Adefarasin’s video
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has clarified that using a stun gun to threaten or instill fear is a criminal offense under Nigerian law. Speaking on Channels TV on Thursday, June 18, Jimoh addressed the case involving Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church, who was recently questioned over a viral video showing him with a gun-like object. Jimoh confirmed that the item was a stun gun, not a lethal firearm, but emphasized that it is classified as prohibited riot equipment and its use to intimidate others is illegal. “Nothing is an offence under the law,…
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Police response to crime in Lagos is less than 10 minutes — Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh says
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, has announced that the police command now responds to robbery and other public order crimes within five minutes of receiving a distress call. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, June 19, Jimoh stated that the command has improved its crime response time from under 10 minutes to just five. “Once you call us, under five minutes, we are there,” he assured, emphasizing that Lagos is secure and that police often prevent crimes before they happen. When crimes do occur, quick response helps deter further offenses. He also maintained that violent…
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”When very sad incidents like this turns to campaign or festival, our Nation is Losing Its Soul” – Peter Obi condemns the funfare displayed during President Tinubu’s visit to Benue state
Peter Obi has strongly criticized the celebration and fanfare that accompanied President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, following a massacre that claimed over 150 lives. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi expressed deep disappointment over the lack of compassion shown during what should have been a solemn moment of mourning. He shared a video of schoolchildren standing in the rain to welcome the President, questioning the appropriateness of the event’s tone. He wrote; ‘’What has happened to our compassion as a People ? We pleaded that the President should show Leadership and visit…
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Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo dumps PDP for APC
Former Vice President Namadi Sambo, who served under President Goodluck Jonathan, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sambo, Nigeria’s Vice President from May 2010 to May 2015 and Governor of Kaduna State between 2007 and 2010, is the latest prominent political figure to switch allegiance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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It would have been better if the President didn’t visit Benue – Dele Farotimi
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has said it would have been better if President Bola Tinubu had not visited Benue State on June 18. Speaking on Channels TV the following day, Farotimi criticized the red-carpet welcome Tinubu received, saying it was inappropriate amid the ongoing attacks in the state. He noted that the only meaningful statement during the visit came from the Tor Tiv V, James Ayatse, who described the violence as a “calculated, well-planned, full-scale genocidal invasion and land grabbing campaign” by herder terrorists and bandits. “I must say very quickly that it would have been better if the…
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