Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has seized on President Bola Tinubu’s criticism of indiscriminate flyover construction to renew his call for governments to abandon prestige projects and channel resources into rebuilding Nigeria’s collapsing road infrastructure. Obi said Saturday that while he welcomed the President’s position, the Federal Government must go beyond rhetoric by redirecting public spending towards rehabilitating dilapidated highways that connect the nation’s economic and agricultural corridors. According to him, Nigeria cannot justify investing billions of naira in new, high-profile infrastructure while major federal roads remain riddled with potholes, unsafe for motorists and costly…
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The official publication of Prince Adewole Adebayo as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sparked celebrations across the party, with leaders declaring that the race to Aso Rock has formally begun. Leading the congratulatory messages was the Chairman of the SDP in Delta State, Mr. Felix Obuseh, who described INEC’s confirmation of Adebayo’s candidacy as a major milestone in the party’s quest to produce Nigeria’s next president. In a statement on behalf of the Delta State chapter, Obuseh said the development had rekindled hope among Nigerians…
Nigeria’s diplomatic re-engagement under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a major boost on Saturday as the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 65 of the 69 ambassadorial nominees have been accepted by their respective host countries and are already taking up their assignments abroad. The ministry said the development reflects growing confidence in Nigeria’s diplomatic engagements, with 97 per cent of the presidential nominees successfully obtaining the mandatory approval of their host governments. In a statement, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, explained that only four appointments remain outstanding, two of which were affected by unforeseen circumstances. He said Grace…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt what he described as the transfer of “excess funds” to state governors, alleging that many have failed to translate increased federal allocations into meaningful development. Vatsa, a former Niger State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, said the worsening economic hardship across the country was not due to a lack of resources but what he termed the irresponsible management of public funds and misplaced priorities by many governors. In a statement issued in Minna on Saturday, he was…
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has fired back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his recent comments, declaring that his opposition to the controversial third-term agenda remains one of the proudest moments of his political career. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said he received Obasanjo’s remarks “with profound sadness, not anger,” accusing the former President of attempting to rewrite history. According to Atiku, the lingering rift between them stemmed from his refusal to support Obasanjo’s alleged bid for a constitutional amendment…
The National Leader of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Chike Okogwu, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to concentrate on tackling Nigeria’s deepening economic and security challenges, saying governance should take precedence over political engagements. Reacting to the President’s recent comments on political competition, Okogwu said millions of Nigerians were more concerned about the worsening economic situation than political rhetoric. He noted that soaring inflation, persistent unemployment, rising insecurity and the increasing cost of living have continued to erode the standard of living, calling for urgent and people-centred policies to reverse the trend. The…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare an all-out, intelligence-driven offensive against terrorists and kidnappers operating from forests across the country, insisting that criminal gangs must no longer be allowed to control any part of Nigeria’s territory. The rights group said the recent rescue of nine kidnapped victims by a joint security team comprising operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), Kwara State Forest Guards, local hunters and vigilantes demonstrates that terrorist networks can be dismantled through coordinated intelligence, decisive operations and effective inter-agency collaboration. In a statement issued…
National Chairman of the Labour Party(LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has urged Nigeria’s political leaders to rise above bitterness and embrace patriotism, tolerance and issue-based politics as the country inches toward the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the 80th birthday celebration of former Plateau State Governor and ex-Governor of old Benue State, Senator Jonah David Jang, in Jos on Friday, Usman said the nation’s future would depend on the willingness of the political class to place national interest above personal ambition and partisan rivalry. She cautioned against politics of hatred and division, stressing that while political…
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has launched a scathing attack on former President Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of turning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar into a convenient political punching bag whenever Nigeria approaches another election cycle. Frank alleged that Obasanjo had made a habit of resurrecting allegations against Atiku every four years while refusing to accept responsibility for the successes and failures of the administration they jointly served between 1999 and 2007. In a statement issued on Saturday, the former APC spokesman described the ex-President’s recurring criticisms of Atiku as an…
Richmond, London, will become the meeting point of Nigeria’s sporting elite and influential leaders on September 3 as the Nigerian Universal Keystone Sports Awards (NUKSA) stages its second edition, promising a spectacular celebration of excellence, achievement and the enduring bond between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The prestigious ceremony, scheduled for the historic Ham Polo Club, is expected to attract an impressive mix of sporting legends, senior government officials, diplomats, business executives and international stakeholders in what organisers describe as a landmark event celebrating individuals and institutions that have transformed sports and inspired generations. Having earned widespread acclaim in its…