Atiku Mourns 3 Dead in Niger Stampede Over ₦10,000
Atiku Abubakar mourns three killed in Niger State Government House stampede over ₦10,000 giveaway, demands probe and accountability.
Category : Presidential Affairs
FG Declares Oct 1 Public Holiday for 66th Independence
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, with 3,000 NSCDC personnel deployed in Abuja.
Atiku Demands Release of Five Nigerians Over T-Shirt Arrests
Atiku Abubakar demands the immediate release of five Nigerians arrested in Borno for wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts, questioning the legality of the detention and drawing parallels with Tinubu's own protests.
Morocco's First Female PM Appointed, El Mansouri Makes History
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has become Morocco's first female prime minister and only the second woman to lead an Arab government, after her party won 97 seats in the September 23 election.
Natasha: Leadership Measured by Lives Touched, Institutions Built
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says leadership in public office should be judged by lives improved, institutions built, and opportunities created for future generations.
Akpabio Denies PDP Past Despite Political Record
Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed he was never a PDP member, contradicting his tenure as Akwa Ibom governor and senator on the party's platform before his 2018 defection to APC.
Tinubu: I am healthy, ready to work after vacation
President Bola Tinubu returned to Lagos on Tuesday after a four-week working vacation abroad, declaring he is healthy and ready to resume official duties.
Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Four-Week Europe Trip
President Bola Tinubu landed in Lagos on September 29 after a four-week Europe trip. Journalists were blocked from covering his arrival at the airport.
Atiku Demands Full Text of Nigeria-US Health MOU
Atiku Abubakar urges the Tinubu-led federal government to publish the full Nigeria-US health MOU, citing Ghana's rejection of a similar pact and concerns over data, sovereignty, and funding.
Tinubu Departs Paris After Month-Long European Tour
President Tinubu left Paris on September 29, 2026, for Lagos after a working vacation in London and France. He will attend a film premiere honouring MKO Abiola and hold political meetings ahead of 2027 elections.
Obi, Kwankwaso Visit Sultan of Sokoto, Highlight Key Concerns
Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso visited Sultan Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III in Sokoto, where the monarch recalled a nearly 46-year relationship with Obi, dating back to 1980.
Hamzat Unveils Digital Lagos 2.0 at 7-Fifteen Capital Dinner
At a 7-Fifteen Capital dinner in Ikoyi, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat outlined his Digital Lagos 2.0 vision, focusing on AI, blockchain, and smart-city tech to boost innovation and infrastructure.
Atiku Demands Tinubu Account for Past Loans Before $1.5bn World Bank Facility
Atiku Abubakar challenges President Tinubu over a proposed $1.5bn World Bank loan, citing Nigeria's ₦166.79 trillion debt and demanding full accountability for past borrowings.
Presidency fires back as Obi questions Tinubu's UNGA absence
Peter Obi questioned President Tinubu's absence from the 81st UNGA, prompting Bayo Onanuga to defend the president's working vacation and list his achievements.
APC Chieftain Baba Alado of Mushin Dies, Buried
Taoridi Faronbi, known as Baba Alado, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and was buried the same day per Islamic rites. He was an APC chieftain and NURTW leader.
PEBEC DG likens Tinubu to Mandela, Rawlings ahead of 2027
Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, PEBEC DG, urges Nigerians to judge Tinubu's full career like Mandela and Rawlings, acknowledging economic hardship but citing IMF recognition of reforms.
Atiku Demands Tinubu Apologise Over Nigeria's ₦166.79 Trillion Debt
Atiku Abubakar has demanded that President Tinubu publicly account for Nigeria's ₦166.79 trillion debt and apologise for the economic hardship caused by his administration's policies.
Gbajabiamila: 'I Could Never Betray Tinubu' Over PFIPC
Femi Gbajabiamila publicly denied betraying President Tinubu amid the PFIPC probe, saying Tinubu was 'supremely confident' of his innocence and warning sponsors of attacks.
Wike to Lead Tinubu 2027 Campaign in FCT, Rivers
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he will lead President Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign in FCT and Rivers, citing infrastructure projects as key to securing votes.
Atiku 2027 win would end rotational presidency - Sani
Former Senator Shehu Sani warns an Atiku Abubakar victory in 2027 would end Nigeria's rotational presidency, sparking bitter feelings across the South, and urges southern candidates to contest.
APC Governors to Raise Wike Issue with Tinubu, Lawal Says
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal says APC governors will discuss FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's political allegiance with President Tinubu, demanding a clear party line.
Peter Obi: $150M Savings Left, Anambra Debt Figure Misleading
Peter Obi says he left over $150 million in bond savings for Anambra, disputing the state's $123.77 million external debt claim and calling the accounting 'very wrong.'
Tinubu Demands 2 Permanent UN Seats With Veto for Africa
President Tinubu, via VP Shettima, demands two permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa with veto powers, citing the Ezulwini Consensus and Nigeria's peacekeeping record.
Moghalu Rejects Atiku Campaign Appointment, Says Not Consulted
Kingsley Moghalu publicly rejected his listing on Atiku Abubakar's 2025 presidential campaign policy team, stating he was never consulted and remains non-partisan since 2022.
Ex-CBN Deputy Governor Rejects Atiku Campaign Appointment
Professor Kingsley Moghalu denies being named to Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential campaign policy team, saying he was not consulted and did not give consent.
ADC Names Senator Akobundu as Presidential Campaign DG
ADC appoints Senator Augustine Akobundu as Director-General of its Presidential Campaign Council, tasking him with coordinating the party's 2027 election drive across Nigeria.
El-Rufai speaks from detention, says no bitterness toward those who abandoned him
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, in detention, says he holds no bitterness toward those who abandoned him, leaving judgment to God.
Atiku Donates N20m to Families of 37 Miners Who Died in NSCDC Custody
Atiku Abubakar donates N20 million to families of 37 miners who died in NSCDC custody in Niger State, calls for justice and criticises Tinubu's economic policies.
Tinubu's Extended Vacation Sparks Constitutional Vacuum Debate
President Tinubu's extended vacation in France beyond 21 days has sparked a constitutional debate, with a lawyer claiming a vacuum in the presidency.
Natasha Visits Late Kogi Gov Idris' Family, Urges Unity
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan visited the family of late Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris, calling his death a profound loss and urging unity during mourning.
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