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…
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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 The petition was filed at the EFCC headquarters through Dangote’s legal team after the same complaint was withdrawn from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.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…
A former presidential candidate and close associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Dele Momodu, has dismissed claims that Atiku may withdraw from the 2027 presidential race in favour of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. Speaking on Thursday, 8 January 2026, Momodu made it clear that Atiku has no intention of stepping down, despite growing speculation following recent political realignments ahead of the next general election. Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), officially left the party in November 2025 and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His defection was…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of 57 properties tied to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and two of his sons, Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru-Rahman Malami, to the Federal Government. According to a statement released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spokesman, Dele Oyewale, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order on Tuesday after an ex-parte application filed by EFCC lawyer Ekele Iheanacho. Oyewale said the properties, valued at approximately N213.2 billion, are located in Abuja as well as Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna States, and are suspected to…
Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed has vowed to remain loyal to the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, rejecting moves to join other political platforms like his former running mate, Peter Obi. Baba-Ahmed, 56, who served as Obi’s vice-presidential candidate during the 2023 elections, stressed that he will not abandon the party that gave him a platform to serve Nigerians. Obi had left the LP two years after the last election and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which was promoted by coalition leaders aiming to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at a press conference on…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife and son, in connection with an alleged ₦8.7bn fraud case. The bail was granted by Justice Emeka Nwite, who ordered that each of the three defendants must meet strict conditions to secure their temporary release. According to the ruling, Malami, his wife Hajia Bashir Asabe, and their son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami are each to provide bail in the sum of ₦500m. As part of the conditions, the court directed that each defendant must present…
Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine and a key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised concerns about growing tension within the party, saying some groups have introduced aggression due to the struggle over the presidential ticket. Momodu spoke against the background of rising pressure from supporters of Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, who want him to emerge as ADC’s flagbearer for the 2027 general election. Some of Obi’s allies have openly insisted that he should not accept any position other than the presidential ticket. Recently, Professor Pat Utomi warned that he could withdraw his…
A social media post credited to a prominent supporter of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stirred fresh debate online after openly linking the Obidient movement to ethnic and separatist interests. The controversy followed a post by X user and influencer Vivian Ifeoma, who reacted to a question raised by another verified user, Stephania Omeh, MBA. Omeh had asked Igbo supporters what their next step would be if Obi fails to win a future presidential election. In her response, Vivian Ifeoma wrote, “Peter Obi is our plan B, Biafra is our plan A,” a statement that quickly gained traction…