Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and detention of popular activist Martins Otse,  known as Verydarkman (VDM), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as an abuse of power. VDM was arrested on Friday, and on Monday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrest, stating that it was based on multiple petitions from members of the public. READ ALSO: May Day: Atiku, Obi urge govt…

As insecurity persists daily in the northern region, particularly the North-West, President Bola Tinubu has pledged to bring it to an end. Speaking at a state dinner hosted in his honour yesterday night at the Katsina Government House, he pledged to intensify efforts to secure ungoverned territories in Nigeria. Tinubu said forests in the North West will be protected and recovered through advanced surveillance and technology as part of a…

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Libreville, Gabon, on Saturday to represent Nigeria at the inauguration of the country’s President-elect, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. He was received at the airport by Gabonese Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima upon his arrival. Shettima departed Abuja earlier in the day at the behest of President Bola Tinubu. Oligui Nguema, who has served as Gabon’s transitional leader since August 2023, secured a resounding victory…

Several hours have passed since a group of women in Rivers State walked out of the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme, organised by the office of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. The New Daily Prime reported that the women left when Theresa Ibas, wife of the state’s sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was invited to address them. Reacting to the action, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike…

Former Vice President Kamala Harris made a powerful return to the political spotlight Wednesday night, delivering a keynote speech that doubled as a searing critique of President Donald Trump’s administration and policies. Speaking at the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America, a group dedicated to empowering Democratic women to run for office,  Harris addressed a packed room in the city where her political journey began. It marked her first major…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have called for the creation of a national environment that fosters growth, generates opportunities, and guarantees fair compensation for Nigerian workers. The politicians made this call on their X pages as Nigeria joins the global community to mark International Workers’ Day. They praised the resilience of Nigerian workers amid the country’s persistent economic challenges, while also urging policymakers…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has confirmed growing speculation that he will soon leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s dwindling capacity to help him achieve his political aspirations. Speaking on Tuesday, April 29, during the Town Square meeting of the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal constituency, held at QIC Central School, Ikot Akpankuk, Eno likened the PDP to a faulty aircraft, suggesting it could no longer carry…

Dele Momodu, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asserted that only a formidable candidate from Northern Nigeria stands a real chance of unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, the former PDP presidential aspirant stressed that the North remains pivotal in determining the outcome of national elections and warned that perceived marginalisation under Tinubu’s administration could alienate Northern…

The Presidency has dismissed widespread reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu dismissed three ministers. The reports claimed that the President relieved the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu; the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar; and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, of their duties. READ ALSO: Democracy thrives in Nigeria, Presidency dismisses opposition concerns In a post on his X page, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State is setting its sights on a strong political comeback, with its leadership expressing confidence in reclaiming power in the 2027 elections. Since taking over six months ago, party chairman Chief Edward Masha has focused on rebuilding internal unity and strengthening grassroots connections to reinvigorate the party’s appeal. Under Masha’s leadership, the PDP has ramped up engagement with key stakeholders and communities across…

Senator Abba Moro, who represents Benue South in the National Assembly, has blamed the choice of Ifeanyi Okowa as vice-presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) loss in the 2023 presidential election. Okowa, the former Governor of Delta State, who recently defected from PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC), was the running mate of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the election won by President Bola Tinubu. In an…

The All Progressives Congress Youth and Students Council (KASASCO) has categorically rejected any plans to facilitate the return of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso to the party, branding him politically irrelevant and a potential threat to the unity and progress of the APC. Addressing journalists at a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Kano on Tuesday, April 29, the youth group made clear that…