Category: Politics

A prominent faction within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently reshuffle his cabinet, accusing some Ministers of sabotaging government programs and undermining the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, APC League of Democrats, made the appeal in a statement on Monday, signed by its National Coordinator, Hon. Babajide Oyewole, and Secretary, Chief Rowland Okonkwo. They described the cabinet reshuffle as long overdue, calling for the immediate removal of certain Ministers. “We are seasoned politicians and can read…

The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has welcomed the deepening security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, described it as a significant boost to the country’s efforts to tackle insecurity. The Forum particularly praised the approval of major funding by the United States for counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria and other African countries under the National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and Secretary, Danjuma Sada, TSF said the development reflected growing international confidence in the administration of President Bola Ahmed…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the World Bank’s revised 4.4 per cent economic growth projection for Nigeria as more realistic than its previous forecasts, noting that earlier projections underestimated the capacity of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to drive economic recovery and growth. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the World Bank’s upward review of Nigeria’s growth outlook for 2026 and 2027 amounts to a subtle but significant vote of confidence in the ongoing economic reforms…

Amid the ongoing impeachment process against Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, a pro-democracy and accountability group, the National Vanguard for Accountable and Transparent Democracy (NVATD), has called on the governor to resign honourably, warning that his actions have plunged the state into political instability. The call followed the decision of 26 out of the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to sign an impeachment notice against the governor. The notice was presented during Thursday’s resumed plenary by the Majority Leader, Hon. Major Jack, representing Akuku-Toru I Constituency.…

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, warned that such action could plunge the state into political instability. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the APC said it was disturbed by what it described as “unfortunate developments” from the legislature. While acknowledging that the House of Assembly is an independent arm of government with constitutional oversight responsibilities,…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to resign his appointment, accusing him of meddling in the internal affairs of the ruling party, particularly in Rivers State. Basiru, a former Senator who represented Osun Central in the 9th National Assembly and currently serve as the administrative head and chief record-keeper of the APC, made the call in a statement on Monday, January 5, 2026. As a key member of the party’s National…