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PoliticsThe Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the PDP has endorsed the G-100 coalition initiative, joining the growing opposition effort to build a united political force capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 election. The faction announced its support in a statement released Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, […]
PoliticsPresident Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic reforms will soon produce more benefits at the household level, as Nigeria’s economy recorded 4.43 per cent growth in the second quarter of 2026. The President said the economy was now moving on an “irreversible path” towards stronger growth that Nigerians would increasingly experience in […]
PoliticsBorno Commissioner Saina Buba has defended his controversial “cut off fingers” statement, saying it was merely figurative and directed at APC members accused of working against the party, rather than opposition politicians. The commissioner addressed the controversy on Monday at a press briefing in Maiduguri, following strong reactions to a statement he made during a […]
PoliticsTop opposition figures have begun arriving in Abuja for a crucial political summit aimed at building a united front against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Among those at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre for the gathering are PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke, SDP presidential candidate Adewale Adebayo and former Niger State Governor, […]
PoliticsA fresh political battle over petrol subsidy has erupted ahead of the 2027 election, with the APC rejecting Atiku Abubakar’s plan to restore the subsidy and the ADC demanding an account of the N15.8tn it says government gained from economic reforms. The dispute followed Atiku’s recent pledge to reinstate the petrol subsidy if elected president, […]
PoliticsA fresh attempt to unite Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election begins in Abuja today, with participating parties expected to discuss how to mount a stronger challenge against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC. The summit, organised by the G-100 political pressure group, is expected to bring together opposition parties and political […]