Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Human rights activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the newly formed opposition coalition gearing up for the 2027 general election, describing its key members as “country and destiny destroyers” responsible for Nigeria’s long-standing political dysfunction. Appearing on Breakfast Central, a current affairs programme on News Central, Sowore dismissed the coalition and its adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a political platform, saying the alliance is nothing more than a recycling of failed politicians under a new guise. “These are not bridge builders,” Sowore declared during the interview. “These are country and destiny destroyers who have…

The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed doubts over the sustainability of the coalition formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Baba-Ahmed questioned whether the alliance comprising prominent opposition figures could withstand the test of internal competition, particularly if certain candidates fail to secure the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the platform adopted by the coalition. “I think we should not be swept away by this coalition,” Baba-Ahmed said. “You have key players Peter Obi, I…

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of Portuguese international Diogo Jota and his younger brother André, who both lost their lives in a fatal car accident in Spain in the early hours of Thursday. The football world has been left in shock and mourning following the confirmation of the siblings’ passing, which occurred while they were travelling on a motorway near Seville. Details surrounding the crash remain under investigation by Spanish authorities. Reacting to the devastating news, Klopp took to his personal Instagram account to share his grief and pay tribute to the…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come out strongly in defence of his recent reconciliation with Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, while launching a blistering attack on prominent opposition figures who have criticised the Bola Tinubu-led administration. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Thursday, Wike addressed recent political developments and accused some former public officeholders of hypocrisy, incompetence, and political opportunism. Wike confirmed that he and Governor Fubara have resolved their differences, declaring that peace has returned to Rivers State. However, he noted that some individuals were displeased with the truce, alleging…

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, demanding he resign from the party following his involvement in a newly formed political coalition. In a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, and released in Abuja on Thursday, the faction reiterated its strong opposition to the coalition, branding its members as “power mongers” driven by self-interest rather than the collective good. “The Labour Party under the leadership of Julius Abure is not part of any coalition,” the statement read. “Any of our members who has joined…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other key political figures exited the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) after failing in their attempts to assume control of the party’s leadership structure. Wike made the assertion during a media chat with journalists on Thursday in Abuja. According to the minister, David Mark had aspired to become the national chairman of the PDP but was denied the position. This, Wike claimed, prompted the former Senate President to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has recently emerged…

President Bola Tinubu has underscored the vital importance of data in governance, declaring it “the new oil” and setting out a directive for all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to capture, protect, and responsibly disseminate data to drive public value and enhance Nigeria’s global standing. The President’s announcement was made during the 2025 International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, a gathering attended by members of the Federal Executive Council, the diplomatic corps, industry leaders, and civil servants. Unlike traditional oil, President Tinubu explained, data’s value increases with refinement and careful utilisation. He mandated all MDAs to comply strictly with the…

As a newly formed coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election gathers steam, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the alliance as “dead on arrival,” reaffirming confidence that the President will secure another term. The coalition’s leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and other prominent figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), convened a meeting at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on Tuesday. The group issued a strongly worded communiqué condemning the APC government as a “disaster” and called on Nigerians…

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has confirmed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has officially submitted a one-term presidency proposal to the newly formed opposition coalition. Obi, who recently declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, announced on Monday his willingness to serve only one term if elected. He stated that any candidate from the southern region must be prepared to vacate office by 28 May 2031, in line with Nigeria’s longstanding but informal power rotation agreement and the principle of zoning. The former Anambra…

A highly anticipated event to unveil the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a new unifying political platform for Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections was abruptly disrupted on Wednesday, following the sudden cancellation of the venue just hours before the programme was scheduled to commence. The unveiling, set to take place at the prestigious Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments in Asokoro, Abuja, was expected to mark a significant step in consolidating opposition forces against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, organisers were informed early Wednesday that the hotel would no longer host the event, citing an unspecified…