The New Nigeria Peoples Party has said that its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will not be allowed to contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform. The party’s National Secretary, Mr Ogini Olaposi, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. He said the NNPP’s presidential ticket for 2027 would only be available to genuine and recognised members of the party. Olaposi explained that although Kwankwaso was the NNPP’s flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election, the situation had changed due to unresolved disagreements between the party and the Kwankwasiyya Movement. According to…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
A passionate supporter of the Obidient Movement has sparked online discussions by asserting that the group’s allegiance lies solely with former presidential candidate Peter Obi, rather than any political party, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @drkenon2 on January 8, 2026, which has garnered over 5,000 views, 418 likes, and numerous replies, an unidentified woman dressed in a red hood delivered a stern message to clarify the movement’s stance. The post’s caption read: “Obidient Movement is for only Peter Obi, not for any political party.” The woman, speaking deliberately and…
In a heated exchange during an X Space discussion, Sheu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, faced backlash for allegedly employing ethnic rhetoric while advocating for the Southeast region to align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. The incident unfolded in an X Space titled “South East at the Crossroads Again: APC Strategy or ADC Sentiment? Pt1,” hosted by Mazi NnaEmeka, which attracted over 9,100 listeners. A video clip from the session, shared by X user TallJohn (@JohnFanimokun), captured the moment and has since garnered significant attention, with 138 likes, 83…
A forensic audit of the Osun State Civil Service has uncovered that more than ₦13 billion was paid every year to 8,452 ghost workers who were not legitimately employed by the state. The findings were contained in an executive brief and full audit report prepared by Sally Tibbot Consulting and presented to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. The report showed that the state’s payment roll for January 2023 stood at ₦4.48 billion and covered 37,456 workers and 17,918 pensioners. These payments were processed through CHAMS. However, after a detailed staff audit, payroll restructuring and validation exercise, the actual monthly payment…
Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised United States President Donald Trump, accusing him of using religion and military power to justify foreign interventions and personal interests. Sowore, who is the publisher of Sahara Reporters and a former candidate of the African Action Congress in Nigeria, made the remarks in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the post, Sowore described Trump as someone driven by power and economic gain, especially in regions rich in oil and rare earth minerals. He alleged that decisions to invade or interfere in other countries are often taken for…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of being responsible for what he described as the collapse of the opposition party. The PDP, which governed Nigeria for 16 years before losing power to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015, has in recent months been hit by deep internal divisions and leadership disputes. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, Fayose said the party has been weakened by factional battles and legal disagreements. He noted that the…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, has again taken on Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, over comments questioning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s continued interest in contesting the presidency in 2027. Baba-Ahmed had recently raised concerns about Atiku’s repeated attempts to become president, saying Nigeria needed a fresh generation of leaders. He argued that Atiku’s ambition had lasted for decades, dating back to his time as a youth corps member. According to Baba-Ahmed, Atiku was already seeking the presidency during his National Youth Service Corps year. He also recalled that they both…
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party (NNPP), has said he will only align with another political party ahead of the 2027 general elections if he is offered either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket. Kwankwaso made the statement while speaking to members of the Kwankwasiyya movement at his residence on Miller Road in Kano. The former Kano State governor spoke against the backdrop of growing political talks and expected realignments as Nigeria moves closer to the 2027 polls. “At the national level, we are looking for a political party to align with,” Kwankwaso said.…
United States President Donald Trump has said that Muslims are also among those killed in Nigeria but maintained that Christians remain the primary victims of violent attacks, as he warned that the United States could carry out more military strikes if the situation does not improve. Trump made the remarks in an interview with The New York Times that was published on Thursday. He spoke while answering questions about a United States military strike carried out in Nigeria on Christmas Day. The U.S. military had earlier said the operation targeted Islamic State fighters in northwestern Nigeria and was conducted at…
The Chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has submitted a formal petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, accusing a former head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, of corruption and abuse of office. The petition was filed at the EFCC headquarters through Dangote’s legal team after the same complaint was withdrawn from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. According to sources familiar with the matter, the move was made to allow for a faster and more focused investigation. In the petition signed by senior advocate Dr. O.J. Onoja, Dangote…