Atiku Eyes Peter Obi, Amaechi as 2027 Running Mates
Former VP Atiku Abubakar considers Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi as southern running mates for 2027 election. Allies urge swift decision to challenge Tinubu's re-election bid.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar considers Peter Obi and Rotimi Amaechi as southern running mates for 2027 election. Allies urge swift decision to challenge Tinubu's re-election bid.
Nigeria's government refutes international claims of religious freedom violations, urging unity against false narratives. Minister Idris warns such accusations threaten national harmony. Read more.
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia denies defection rumours to ADC, reaffirms commitment to APC while highlighting opposition collapse into ruling party. Read full details.
Lagos APC criticizes Atiku Abubakar's move to ADC, calling it political inconsistency. Spokesperson Seye Oladejo questions his commitment as Tinubu leads reforms. Read more.
Labour Party alleges APC masterminded 2011 insecurity to sabotage Jonathan's government. Party also condemns Peter Obi's anti-party activities with ADC ahead of 2027 elections.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar marks 78th birthday receiving heartfelt tributes from Peter Obi, Governor Fintiri, Rotimi Amaechi, and Tein Jack-Rich. Read about their messages honoring his political legacy.
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga defends Tinubu's security approach, reveals bandit locations known but attacks risky due to civilian safety. Condemns Peter Obi's US invasion comments.
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga declares government won't forgive Peter Obi for welcoming Trump's military threat. Full details on the escalating diplomatic crisis.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar officially joins African Democratic Congress after leaving PDP, marking his 7th party switch in over three decades of political career. Full details inside.
Peter Obi questions Nigeria's leadership failure amid multiple kidnappings and attacks. Read his strong condemnation of the security situation and institutional decline.
Peter Obi questions if Nigeria is cursed amid a devastating 10-day wave of kidnappings and attacks. He blames leadership failures for the nation's security collapse and demands action.
Peter Obi questions if Nigeria is cursed or its leaders are the curse following devastating attacks, kidnappings, and security failures across multiple states in 10 days.
Lagos APC strongly criticizes Peter Obi for his comments on Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence, accusing him of politicizing terrorism and ethnic bias. Read the full statement.
Peter Obi attributes Nigeria's low 55-year life expectancy to leadership failures in healthcare and education. He urges urgent reforms for a healthier future. Read more.
Labour Party's Peter Obi criticizes Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence, advocates dialogue over prosecution. Read his full statement and analysis of the ongoing security crisis in Southeast Nigeria.
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad condemns Peter Obi's criticism of Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment, revealing IPOB leader's confessions. Read full details of the political clash.
Nigerian presidency condemns Peter Obi's criticism of Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence. Read about the escalating political tension over IPOB leader's conviction.
Peter Obi warns Nnamdi Kanu's conviction worsens Nigeria's tension, calls for dialogue over division. Read his full statement on leadership failure.
Peter Obi criticizes the Nigerian government's handling of Nnamdi Kanu's case and life imprisonment, calling it a leadership failure and urging national dialogue.
Peter Obi declares that Nigeria's national transformation is impossible without decisive investment in education. He calls for curriculum updates and better funding to combat insecurity and economic decline.
Super Eagles legend John Mikel Obi has launched a scathing attack on the Nigeria Football Federation leadership after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read his explosive comments.
Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami declares intention to contest Kebbi governorship election in 2027 under ADC, citing insecurity and economic hardship.
Labour Party senator Okey Ezea passes away in Lagos at 62. Peter Obi describes the death as devastating and pays tribute to his close confidant and political ally.
Peter Obi speaks on Kwara church attack, Kebbi schoolgirls abduction, and PDP crisis. Former governor alleges government orchestrated political party instability. Read full analysis.
Mass abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State triggers urgent military action, political condemnation, and regional security warnings. Army chief orders pursuit of kidnappers as one student escapes.
Abubakar Bawa, Taraba PDP chairman, defects to APC hours after resignation. Governor Kefas postpones defection ceremony following Kebbi schoolgirls abduction. Full details.
Peter Obi condemns terrorist killing of Brigadier-General M. Uba in Borno ambush. Calls for security overhaul as Nigerians react to rising violence.
Peter Obi condemns the devastating attacks in Kebbi and Zamfara, urging government action to rescue abducted students and overhaul security. Nigeria must not accept this violence.
Speaker Kizito Bonzena and 15 Taraba Assembly members defect from PDP to APC, citing national party factionalization. All 24 members now belong to APC.
African Democratic Congress inaugurates national secretariat in Wuse 2, Abuja. Key figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi absent from significant pre-2027 elections event.