Tinubu Consolidates 2027 Bid as APC Gains Momentum, Opposition Faces Defections
President Tinubu begins consolidating support for a second term as opposition parties weaken amid waves of defections to the APC.
President Tinubu begins consolidating support for a second term as opposition parties weaken amid waves of defections to the APC.
President Tinubu has requested the National Assembly to consider N1.48 trillion as Rivers State’s 2025 budget allocation.
Governor Makinde’s posters surface across Kano streets, igniting speculation about his 2027 presidential ambition led by a youth political group.
The federal government has charged Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for criminal defamation over assassination accusations levied against Akpabio, Yahaya Bello.
All 22 Progressive Governors have unanimously passed a vote of confidence backing President Tinubu as APC’s 2027 sole candidate.
Tinubu has presented Rivers State’s 2025 Appropriation bill, amounting to N1.48 trillion, to the senate for approval
Lawyer Kunle Adegoke has warned that CBN’s audit demand could sabotage Supreme Court ruling on local government financial autonomy
APC North Central stakeholders meet in Abuja to strategise and realign efforts toward retaining political dominance ahead of 2027 elections.
Atiku, Obi and El-Rufai have reportedly agreed to work together and use ADC as platform for newly-formed opposition political coalition, a Bloomberg report claims. Other sources say it hasn’t been ratified with one stating it’s “patently false.”
Most politicians defecting to the APC are driven by hunger and a desire to protect their lifestyles, says Babachir Lawal
Peter Obi warns failing to protect Borno means failing Nigeria, urging urgent federal action against escalating insurgent threats.
The Southeast PDP insists on Ude-Okoye as National Secretary, threatening mass defection from the party across the zone, if rejected
“It’s not a boxing tournament,” Senate President Akpabio says, urging lawmakers to support national development, not engage the Executive in conflict.
Works minister Dave Umahi hints that South-east leaders will endorse Tinubu for re-election and urged Peter Obi follow suit.
Former Abia Governor Ikpeazu has urged South East PDP to unite, saying the party’s ghost is stronger than most Nigerian parties.
Achike Udenwa has insisted the South-East zone holds rightful authority to replace PDP Secretary, as no one is above the party
Adams Oshiomhole has said Tinubu ended a rigged financial system that rewarded connections over hard work, and insists security has improved
Kenneth Okonkwo slams defectors to APC as “professional criminals,” comparing their unstable political loyalty to the changing taste of palm wine.
Peter Obi has condemned the killing of 32 people in Imo State, says it’s a reminder of Nigeria’s failure to protect its own citizens.
Former Senate President Saraki has alleged that former President Buhari harassed and intimidated him for opposing his uncurbed borrowing
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