Category : Presidential Affairs


Minister Reacts as Zamfara Governor Defects to APC

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle has welcomed Governor Dauda Lawal's defection from PDP to APC, pledging collaboration on development and security in Zamfara ahead of the 2027 elections.

Senator Banigo Dumps PDP for APC, Backs Tinubu's Vision

Senator Ipalibo Banigo has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, aiming to support President Tinubu's administration and Rivers State Governor Fubara's leadership amid internal PDP disputes.

Rapper Balendra Shah Wins Landslide to Lead Nepal

Balendra 'Balen' Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, is set to become Nepal's next prime minister after his Rastriya Swatantra party secured a historic majority, defeating veteran leaders and marking a generational shift in power.

Rivers Assembly Confirms 5 Nominees, Rejects 4

The Rivers State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed five commissioner nominees while rejecting four others over poor performance and controversies. The Speaker will inform Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Peter Obi Revalidates ADC Membership, Issues 2027 Message

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has revalidated his membership with the African Democratic Congress and delivered a nationwide message urging opposition parties to unite against poor governance ahead of the 2027 elections.

FG Adds 50,000 NYSC Slots, Plans Allowance Upgrades

The Nigerian federal government has approved 50,000 additional slots for the 2026 NYSC mobilisation to address graduate backlogs. Plans include improved kits, feeding, and transport allowances in future budgets.

Bwala: Past Tinubu Criticism Was 'All Politics'

Presidential media aide Daniel Bwala breaks silence on backlash from Al Jazeera interview, stating his past negative comments about President Tinubu were purely political maneuvers from his opposition days.

Atiku's Camp Mocks Tinubu's Aide for Alleged Opportunism

The political camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized Daniel Bwala, a key media adviser to President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of opportunistic allegiance merchandising in a recent political statement.

Ministers May Resign for 2027 Governorship Ambitions

Several ministers in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet are reportedly preparing to resign to pursue governorship positions in their home states ahead of the 2027 elections, with electoral rules mandating their departure before party primaries.

Peter Obi to Contest 2027 Election, Slams Nigeria's State

Former Anambra governor Peter Obi announces his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, citing Nigeria's collapse and need for urgent reforms. He explains his move to the African Democratic Congress after Labour Party disputes.

Tinubu's Aide Bwala Grilled by Al Jazeera's Mehdi Hasan

President Bola Tinubu's media aide Daniel Bwala faced intense questioning from Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan about security statistics and human rights reports during a recent interview that turned confrontational.

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