Pat Utomi: Nigeria Would Have Been A Different Place If Yar’Adua Had Not Died
Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, says Nigeria would have been a “different place” if former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua had not died in office.
2027: Don’t Take Politicians’ Promises At Face Value, Shehu Sani Warns Nigerians
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has warned Nigerians against taking campaign promises by politicians at face value, urging voters to scrutinise the records, motives and credibility of those seeking their votes ahead of the 2027 general elections.
David Mark Warns Against Use of State Institutions To Manipulate Polls
The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has warned against the use of state institutions to manipulate the 2027 general election.
Tinubu Moves EFCC Recoveries, N242bn Unclaimed Dividends To NELFUND
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed that all liquid funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, along with unclaimed dividends from the Capital Market Trust Fund and the Dormant Account Trust Fund, be diverted to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to guarantee its long-term financial sustainability.
Gunshots As Hoodlums Attack Adeleke’s Convoy In Osogbo
Some hoodlums reportedly engaged in a gun battle with security personnel attached to the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, on Wednesday.
Tinubu’ll Lose Credible 2027 Election Before 4pm – Baba-Ahmed
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair.
Jonathan Warns: Govs’ Show Of Force Threatens Democracy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the growing practice of serving governors, senior political office holders and party leaders descending on states during off-cycle elections with large entourages and heavy security details could threaten Nigeria’s democracy if left unchecked.
Let 2027 Campaign Be Marketplace Of Ideas, Not Theatre Of War — Amupitan
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has urged political parties and candidates to make the 2027 election campaign a “marketplace of ideas” rather than a “theatre of war”.
Peace Accord: Tinubu’s Absence Sends Wrong Signal — SDP’s Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to attend the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Only Way To Rig 2027 Election Is Not Conducting It – Chidoka
A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has said the 2027 general elections will be difficult to rig if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducts them in the same manner as the just-concluded Osun State governorship election.