Category: Politics

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has defended the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, challenging opposition parties to move beyond criticism and present practical alternatives to the country’s economic challenges. Yilwatda made the remarks through Hon. Daniel Rejenieju at the 10th National Assembly Award Dinner held on Wednesday at the House of Representatives Complex, National Assembly, Abuja. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, the APC chairman said many opposition politicians had also…

The Federal High Court sitting in Minna has adjourned a suit challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Rijau/Magama Federal Constituency to September 16 and 17, 2026, for the commencement of hearing. The suit was filed by Shehu Samaila Auna against Prof. Yakubu Mohammed Auna over the APC primary election held on May 16, 2026. At the resumed hearing, counsel to the first defendant, Philip Adah, Esq., raised a preliminary objection, urging the court to dismiss the suit on the grounds that it was…

The Democratic Front (TDF) has condemned former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Olabode George, over his criticism of the judiciary following a recent Court of Appeal ruling on the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing his allegations as reckless, unfounded and an attempt to blackmail the courts. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Danjuma Mallam Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said the judiciary merely acted as a constitutional arbiter in a matter brought before it by aggrieved members of the ADC. The Court…

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has said Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have surged from about $3 billion in 2023 to over $40 billion within three years, describing the development as strong evidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms are restoring confidence in the nation’s economy. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, the Forum said the remarkable growth represents one of the most significant improvements in Nigeria’s external financial position in recent history. According to the group, the increase reflects the success…

Fresh indications have emerged of a looming crisis within the Niger State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as influential stakeholders, including former commissioners, ex-political appointees, serving lawmakers and grassroots leaders, are reportedly finalising plans for a mass defection from the ruling party. The aggrieved stakeholders are also calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, to urgently intervene to prevent what they describe as the gradual disintegration of the party in the state. Multiple sources familiar with the development said consultations have…

By Uthman Baba-Naseer, Minna       The Concern Northern Women Christian Forum (CNWCF) in Niger State has criticised Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s decision to retain a Muslim-Muslim governorship ticket for the 2027 general election, described it as a setback for religious inclusion and equitable representation. Addressing journalists in Minna over the weekend, the Chairperson of the forum in the state, Mrs Grace Zegi, said the governor’s reaffirmation of the same-faith ticket reflected political convenience rather than inclusiveness, despite repeated appeals from various groups for a more balanced approach. She…

By Uthman Baba-Naseer, Minna     The Federal High Court sitting in Minna has dismissed an application seeking to amend the names of parties in a suit challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election that produced Professor Yakubu Mohammed Auna as the party’s candidate for the Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The suit was instituted by APC aspirant, Alhaji Shehu Samaila Auna, through his attorney, Abubakar Sadeeq Danjuma, challenging the outcome of the party’s June 16, 2026 primary election. At the previous sitting, the plaintiff…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has attributed the significant infrastructure development recorded under President Bola Tinubu’s administration to ongoing public procurement reforms, saying the initiatives have improved efficiency, transparency and value for money in government spending. The group made the assertion following Vice President Kashim Shettima’s disclosure that the Federal Government’s procurement reforms saved the country more than ₦1.1 trillion in 2025. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG said the reforms had streamlined the contract award process, reduced bureaucratic bottlenecks…

The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the successful rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oyo State as a major security breakthrough, claimed the operation has weakened the opposition’s attempt to use insecurity as a campaign issue ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Wale Adedayo, the group expressed delight over the rescue of the victims, who were kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, 2026. TDF commended the security agencies for what it described…