Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of interfering in the affairs of opposition parties while ignoring Nigeria’s worsening economic and security challenges. In a strongly worded statement released by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku lambasted the President for mocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during the recent 14th APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, claiming it reflects a broader strategy to undermine opposition parties. “President Tinubu should first resolve the visible rift between himself and Vice President Kashim Shettima and fix Nigeria’s broken economy before meddling…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has commended the appointment of Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as “putting a round peg in a round hole.” In a congratulatory statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, Governor Bago expressed confidence in Prof. Yilwatda’s capacity to lead the ruling party, citing his blend of academic brilliance, technocratic experience, and political acumen. “I have confidence that Prof. Yilwatda has the wherewithal to transform the APC, strengthen unity among party members, and consolidate its hold on power at the centre, as…

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a dire warning regarding the state of the African continent, asserting that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) lack the capacity to resolve the growing crises facing the region. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele lamented what he described as stagnation among African leadership, claiming it has led to worsening socio-political and economic conditions across the continent. “There is a problem everywhere in Africa, and these bodies, ECOWAS and AU, don’t have the solution…

The newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has opened up about his emergence as the party’s leader and how he intends to steer the ruling party through consultation, teamwork, and decisive but measured leadership. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television aired Thursday evening, Yilwatda addressed questions about his calm and reserved nature and how he intends to handle the responsibilities that come with leading the APC, which currently controls more than 20 states and holds a majority in the National Assembly. “Look at the body language of Mr President—soft, calm,…

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain committed to the party despite its current internal challenges, emphasising the importance of unity, ideological consistency, and collective responsibility in rebuilding Nigeria’s foremost opposition party. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, Saraki reflected on his participation in a PDP Consultative Conference convened by one of the party’s founding fathers, Professor Jerry Gana. “It was an honour to join the founding fathers and stakeholders of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, today at the Consultative Conference,” Saraki…

The Senior Special Adviser on Media to the Osun State Governor, Hezekiah Bamiji, has criticised the recent defection of Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a strategic misstep. Speaking on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television programme aired Thursday, Bamiji said the senators acted on unfounded rumours that Governor Ademola Adeleke intended to defect to the APC, and in doing so, fell into what he called “a trap” laid by the ruling party at the federal level. “Maybe what I…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has concluded its inaugural five-year implementation review of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a pivotal moment in the country’s ongoing efforts to harness the full potential of intra-African trade and position itself as a leading regional economic force. The comprehensive review, in line with Article 28 of the AfCFTA Agreement, evaluated Nigeria’s performance in delivering on its obligations under the trade pact, particularly in relation to key protocols on trade in goods, trade in services, and dispute resolution. The assessment was spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, under…

Former presidential adviser Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has delivered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, claiming both men pursued the presidency for personal ambitions rather than national interest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed alleged that Buhari had no genuine intention of governing Nigeria, stating: “He just wanted to become a president.” He drew parallels between Buhari and Tinubu, suggesting both men were motivated more by personal fulfilment than a desire to improve the country. “They have laboured in the political process for so long that it became about them. That is the…

Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has issued a stark warning to Nigerians, urging them not to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking while addressing members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in Rivers State, Amaechi claimed that a second term for President Tinubu would be catastrophic for Nigerians. “Currently, Nigerians are complaining in President Tinubu’s first tenure; imagine what the second tenure will be like. Then, you’ll be dead and buried,” he said. Amaechi, who recently joined the ADC-led coalition, also criticised the political environment in Rivers State,…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is systematically dismantling Nigeria’s democracy through what he described as “imperial acts” aimed at coercing the opposition into submission. Speaking to journalists in his Kano office on Tuesday, Lamido claimed that the Federal Government and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are weaponising state institutions to intimidate political opponents, forcing them to join the ruling party under duress. “Today, Tinubu is using state institutions to crush the opposition through intimidation, blackmail, harassment, and government patronage,” Lamido stated. “A clear example is Okowa, who was the…