Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the official political platform for the new opposition coalition, as fresh details surrounding the 2027 presidential deal emerge. The development followed a meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday night, where key opposition figures resolved to rally behind the ADC…
Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has dismissed the idea that Malam Nasir El-Rufai is representing the party in the coalition talks being held ahead of the 2027 election. Following his fallout with the presidency, El-Rufai dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the SDP in March. He…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has alleged that some paid blackmailers are propagating negativity against him. Obi denied having a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Rome over an alleged N225 billion debt crisis involving Fidelity Bank. He described the claims as false, malicious, and baseless. In a statement on X, Obi…
Tension is mounting in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State as constituents begin moves to recall their representative in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Deji Oparinde. The embattled lawmaker is facing a growing wave of dissent over allegations ranging from abuse of power and undue interference in traditional institutions to poor performance and…
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, will retain his position if the coalition defeats President Bola Tinubu in 2027. El-Rufai spoke on Wednesday during the second edition of Arewa Tech Fest held in Katsina. The three-day event was convened by the former governor to bring…
The embattled critic of Sokoto State Governor, Hamdiyya Sharif has been found in Zamfara State. According to a post in Hausa by her lawyer, Abba Hikima on his official Facebook handle on Wednesday “We have been informed that Hamdiyya is in the Bakura General Hospital in Zamfara State. “She is in a critical condition. But…
A high-level meeting intended to thaw frosty relations between the United States and South Africa took an unexpected turn when President Donald Trump ambushed Cyril Ramaphosa, his South African counterpart, with a video supporting claims of a “white genocide” in the black-majority nation. In a theatrical move, Trump ordered the lights dimmed as the video…
The wife of late actor Junior Pope, Jennifer, has announced the death of her father-in-law, Ozor Luke Odonwodo, with a tribute on Instagram. Reflecting on their recent time together in Enugu, she mentioned that Odonwodo passed away in his 80s but expressed gratitude for the memories, noting his love and sacrifices for his family. While…
Tottenham Hotspur lifted the Europa League trophy after a narrow 1–0 win over Manchester United in a scrappy, high-pressure final in Bilbao. The game was decided in the 42nd minute through an own goal from Luke Shaw, who deflected Brennan Johnson’s mis-hit attempt into the net. Spurs will credit the pressure created by Johnson, who…
Peter ‘Mr P’ Okoye, the Nigerian singer, has responded to reports of a man sharing his name who was recently arrested in Ghana for alleged kidnapping and fraud. A viral video showed Ghanaian police apprehending a 31-year-old suspect identified as Peter Okoye. The man was accused of kidnapping and defrauding two women — Anastasia Baidoo…