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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said he will push for a constitutional amendment to institutionalise rotational presidency if elected in 2027. Speaking on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, Atiku said he supports zoning, noting that embedding it in the constitution would create a more equitable and stable system of power rotation. “If I am president, even if it is the only amendment I can make, I would move towards that,” he said. He added that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only political party with a zoning arrangement enshrined in its constitution, noting that other parties appear…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 percent in March 2026, up from 15.06 percent recorded in February. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The latest figure marks the first increase in 12 months, following a steady decline that began in April 2025, according to the bureau’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday. “The Headline inflation rate rose to 15.38%, up from 15.06% in February 2026 and stood 27.35% in the same month of the preceding year (March 2025),” NBS said. The report shows a 0.32 percentage point increase…

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has disclosed that 14,118 communities across 266 local government areas in 33 states and the FCT fall within high flood risk zones in 2026. Utsev made this known on Wednesday during the public presentation of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency at the State Banquet Hall of Aso Villa, Abuja. “Fourteen thousand, one hundred and eighteen communities in 266 local government areas in 33 States and the FCT fall within the high flood risk areas. “The states are: Abia, Adamawa, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross…

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised Rauf Aregbesola over his comments on the administration’s Renewed Hope agenda. Aregbesola, national secretary of the African Democratic Congress, made the remarks on Tuesday during the party’s national convention in Abuja, where he argued that the promises of Bola Tinubu had yet to materialise three years into his tenure. “Four years ago, this government promised Nigerians renewed hope,” he said. “Now, three years into its tenure, it is still promising renewed hope. When exactly will this hope come into fruition? The answer is simple: it is…

A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the African Democratic Congress to present a formidable presidential candidate capable of defeating Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Amaechi made the call on Tuesday while addressing party members at the ADC convention in Abuja, urging delegates to prioritise competence over ethnic or religious considerations in selecting a flagbearer. “If you think President Tinubu will hand over power to you, you are wasting your time. ADC must come together and decide on a viable candidate,” he said. “When we joined APC [before 2015], we searched for a viable candidate,…

The Nigerian Naira maintained a relatively stable performance against the United States Dollar in early trading on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as market participants weighed fresh economic data alongside continued central bank interventions. At the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the official window opened with the Naira trading at about N1,352.25/$1. Early session data showed only slight fluctuations, with the currency touching a high of N1,352.50 before returning close to its opening level. The trend reflects ongoing efforts by monetary authorities to manage liquidity and curb sharp volatility in the official market. In the parallel market, also known as the…

Delegates of the African Democratic Congress have approved amendments to the party’s constitution and ratified a new National Working Committee (NWC) led by David Mark at its national convention in Abuja. The outcome was announced by the Chairman of the Electoral Sub-Committee, Emeka Ihedioha, who disclosed that 1,576 delegates were accredited for the exercise, with 11 votes declared void. Ihedioha said 1,471 delegates voted in favour of the constitutional amendment, representing 94 percent support. “Distinguished delegates, by virtue of this result announced, it means that the constitution of the African Democratic Congress has today been duly amended by this convention,”…

A faction of the African Democratic Congress led by David Mark has announced the expulsion of Nafiu Bala over alleged anti-party activities. The faction also expelled several members, including Leke Abejide, Kingsley Temitope, Obinna Norman, Kennedy Odiong, and Stella Chukwuma. The decision followed a motion moved by Binos Yaroe during the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Tuesday. Delegates adopted the motion through a voice vote. Speaking at the convention, Chinedu Idigo, the party’s organising secretary, accused the affected members of destabilising the party by deepening internal divisions. “They have sown seeds of discord within the party and sought…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has attributed the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria to the build-up to the 2027 general elections. Nigerians are expected to go to the polls in January 2027, with Bola Tinubu seeking a second term in office. In recent months, however, the country has witnessed escalating attacks by terrorists and bandits in several regions. On Saturday, a Nigerian Air Force airstrike targeting Boko Haram insurgents reportedly struck Jilli market in Yobe State near the Borno border, killing more than 40 civilians, including children. Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Nigerian Revenue…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has denied allegations that he is behind any move to impeach Seyi Makinde. In a statement released by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, the monarch described the circulating reports on social media as untrue and misleading. “To say the least, this is a lie,” Ladoja said, stressing that a traditional ruler lacks the constitutional authority to remove an elected governor. “You don’t have to be a former governor or a distinguished senator to know that a monarch has no power to impeach a local government chairman, let alone a state governor.” Ladoja also expressed…