Category: Politics

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the constitution of the Labour Party (LP) Governorship Campaign Council in the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election, appointing Dr. Reuben Obioma Orji as coordinator for Isiala Ngwa North State Constituency.   The appointment was contained in a statement issued on Friday, October 2, 2026, and signed by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity.   Under the approved structure, Otti will serve as chairman of the campaign council, while the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, will…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has neglected Northern Nigeria in the distribution of infrastructure projects and strategic political appointments.   The group maintained that the region had benefited significantly from ongoing and planned infrastructure projects, healthcare interventions and other development initiatives under the current administration.   In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG said the administration had not only continued major projects inherited from the late President Muhammadu Buhari but had also initiated several…

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has described the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the $800 million Ima Gas Project as evidence of renewed investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.   The forum said the development reflects the impact of the administration’s reforms aimed at improving the investment climate, unlocking the country’s vast gas resources and attracting capital into long-term energy projects.   In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, TSF noted that the Ima Gas Project was…

The Democratic Front (TDF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advocating two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations Security Council, described the demand as a necessary step towards addressing the continent’s underrepresentation in global governance. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group said Tinubu’s advocacy reflected an understanding of the developmental challenges confronting Africa and the need for greater representation in international decision-making. TDF argued that despite Africa’s significant contributions to global affairs and its abundant natural…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State, Dr. Mohammed Mamman Nami, has vowed to pursue the recovery of assets allegedly acquired with public funds by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago if elected governor in 2027.   Nami said he would seek to recover landed properties allegedly acquired with Niger State taxpayers’ money both within Nigeria and abroad, insisting that his administration would uphold transparency, accountability and fairness in the management of public resources.   The PDP candidate made the disclosure during a thank-you visit to the…

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has called on the Federal Government to investigate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over a $500,000 transfer to his former wife, Jennifer Douglas, which the organisation linked to the controversial Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project concession.   IMPI, in Policy Statement 043 issued in September 2026 and signed by its Chairman, Omoniyi M. Akinsiju, PhD, urged relevant anti-corruption agencies to investigate the transaction and determine whether it violated Nigeria’s laws on asset declaration, public procurement and the Code of Conduct for public officers.  …

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has described Nigeria’s victory in the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration over the Mambilla Hydropower Project as a major boost to the country’s fiscal position, electricity sector and broader economic prospects.   The ICC tribunal rejected claims brought by Sunrise Power against Nigeria, including a $2.35 billion claim arising from the protracted dispute over the hydropower project. It also rejected a separate $400 million claim linked to a proposed settlement, with the related proceedings addressing potential financial exposure exceeding $3.38 billion.   In a…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the increase in Nigeria’s current account surplus from $4.49 billion in the first quarter of 2026 to $7.54 billion in the second quarter as further evidence of improving economic stability and external-sector performance.   The group said the 67.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter increase reflected stronger foreign exchange earnings, higher export receipts and increased remittance inflows.   In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, TMSG said the latest figures indicated a strengthening of Nigeria’s external position since…

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has questioned the moral standing of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over the disputed Mambilla Power Project concession, urging him to address what it described as substantive ethical concerns arising from the international arbitration proceedings.   IMPI’s position came amid an escalating political exchange between Atiku and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council over calls for the former vice president to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.   Atiku had challenged his critics to produce explicit portions of the International Chamber…