A fresh round of political disagreement has emerged on social media as supporters of former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and those of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi continue to clash over who holds the stronger pathway to Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race. The latest exchange began after the pro-Obi platform Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization criticized Atiku Abubakar’s history with party primaries. In a statement posted on X, the group alleged that, “Atiku’s primaries have always ended with dollars flying like confetti never with integrity. Atiku has never conducted a truly free and fair primary. Nigeria deserves leaders chosen by conscience,…
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President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. Musa, who previously served as Chief of Defence Staff, arrived at the State House, Abuja, at about 3:47 p.m. on Thursday and was immediately ushered into the President’s office to take the oath of office. The Senate had confirmed Musa’s appointment on Wednesday after a rigorous five-hour screening session. During the confirmation, he faced questions about recent security challenges, including the controversial troop withdrawal from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, which occurred shortly before schoolgirls were abducted on November…
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in 2023, has raised concerns about the stability of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. He warned that unresolved issues around zoning and the rotation of top political offices could weaken the alliance. Speaking in an interview on YouTube’s ‘Advocacy for Good Governance,’ Obi said the coalition needs to finalize agreements to avoid future confusion. “While I support the coalition, we must settle the fundamentals everyone agrees to respect,” Obi said. “Right now, there are unsigned agreements about the presidency and office…
Nigerian music producer Samklef has publicly criticised supporters of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, accusing them of exhibiting hostile behaviour toward anyone who disagrees with their political views. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Samklef addressed Obi directly, announcing that he had unfollowed him due to what he described as the growing intolerance among Obi’s online supporters. “Your followers have become worse than the bandits and the same government they constantly criticize,” he wrote. According to him, the attacks stemmed from his personal opinion that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who currently…
By Deji Adesogan At a time when Nigeria is grappling with escalating security challenges and facing external pressures including the looming threat of sanctions and scrutiny from the United States over rising insurgency financing and related security concerns the appointment of General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.) as Minister of Defence could not have come at a more critical moment. Many Nigerians may not fully appreciate how different this role is from his previous position as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and why he is now empowered to deliver reforms that were impossible under the constraints of the military hierarchy. The…
The Nigerian Senate has officially approved the appointment of General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff, as the country’s new Minister of Defence. The confirmation followed a comprehensive five-hour screening conducted by lawmakers on Wednesday. General Musa, who previously led the Nigerian Armed Forces, faced detailed questioning during the session before securing the approval. His appointment marks a continuation of his extensive military and defence service in a ministerial capacity. Further details on his confirmation and upcoming responsibilities will be released as they become available.
The ongoing crisis within the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Tuesday as the party said it has not received any formal communication from Governor Ademola Adeleke regarding his alleged resignation. A letter purportedly signed by Adeleke, announcing his resignation from the PDP, had circulated widely on social media earlier in the day, sparking speculation that the governor was leaving the party due to internal conflicts. Reports suggested that Adeleke cited long-standing disagreements within the party as his reason for stepping down. Despite the viral circulation of the resignation letter, Adeleke’s name remained on the…
Human rights advocate Deji Adeyanju has rejected claims by Ovation Magazine publisher Dele Momodu, who suggested that the removal of police escorts from some VIPs was politically driven. Adeyanju said it was wrong for politicians and wealthy individuals to feel entitled to police protection while many Nigerians live with daily security threats. He explained that the police should focus on keeping the country safe instead of being used as personal security staff by influential people. “Atiku and all other so-called VIPs should go and get civil defence to protect them,” Adeyanju said. “The police should be allowed to police the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has nominated former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as the country’s next Minister of Defence following the resignation of Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar on Monday. The nomination was formally transmitted to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, in a letter where President Tinubu said General Musa is “eminently qualified to lead the Ministry of Defence” and would help “further strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.” General Musa, who will turn 58 on December 25, is a highly decorated soldier who served as Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 to October 2025.…
A social media post by a prominent supporter of the Labour Party, Vivian Rora, has sparked wide controversy after online users accused her of sharing misleading photographs to praise the administration of Governor Alex Otti, the current governor of Abia State in South-East Nigeria. Vivian, posting via her verified handle @VivianRora, claimed that Governor Otti had upgraded the hostels at Abia State University (ABSU) to “international standards” as part of his efforts to improve student welfare. She also highlighted ambitious future plans for the state’s transport system. In her post, Vivian wrote: “Alex Otti has refurbished the Abia State University…