Category: Politics

Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has unveiled a nationwide grassroots mobilisation structure comprising over 4.4 million canvassers to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Uzodimma made the announcement on Wednesday in Abuja during the National Mobilisation Retreat of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), where political leaders, party stakeholders and mobilisation coordinators gathered to strategise ahead of the next electoral cycle. Speaking in his capacity as Director-General of the RHA, Uzodimma said President Tinubu’s performance…

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has called on the National Assembly to invoke the doctrine of necessity to accelerate the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think tank expressed concern over what it described as delays in implementing a decentralised policing system, arguing that the country’s security challenges require urgent reforms. According to IMPI, the police force should serve as the foundation of Nigeria’s internal security framework,…

By Michael Agbaji       A former Senator representing Oyo State and the APC governorship candidate, Sarafadeen Alli, has been honoured by his colleagues in the Senate during a surprise reception organized in his honour, where he expressed gratitude and also outlined his development priorities for Oyo State. Speaking at the event, Alli said he was unaware of any plans for the gathering until he began seeing colleagues and friends arrive, making him realize the occasion was specially organized for him. “I must thank you all for the kind…

By Our Reporter     The Indigenous Ijaw and Urhobo in Warri Federal Constituency of Delta state has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to be influenced by external forces to act against the law and democracy in Nigeria. A statement issued on Sunday by the group on behalf of the indigenous people of Ijaw and Urhobo maintained that any attempt for external forces infiltration against the tenets of democracy, will not augur well for the peace and unity of the Warri Federal Constituency. While urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its current security challenges just as it successfully navigated previous political upheavals, economic difficulties, and global pandemics. Akpabio made the assertion on Sunday during an Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Speaking on the theme, “God of Hope, Actualise Our Dreams,” the Senate President urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and thankful as the nation celebrates 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. According to…

The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the recent proposal by state governors to raise the national minimum wage to N100,000 as evidence of the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms on state finances. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the development underscores what it called improved liquidity across the sub-national governments since the implementation of the administration’s reforms. According to the group, the current position of governors marks a shift from 2024, when states reportedly resisted the…

A pro-government group, The Democratic Front (TDF), has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks on Nigeria’s opposition, insisting that opposition parties lack clear vision and credible policy alternatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group accused opposition figures of repeatedly criticising government policies without offering “workable alternatives” to support their positions. TDF said the opposition has consistently relied on what it described as exaggerated claims and disputed data to challenge the Tinubu administration’s…

The Transformative Governance Forum (TGF) has mounted a robust defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security challenges, arguing that critics blaming the administration for persistent insecurity are ignoring key achievements and failing to present viable alternatives. In a statement released on Saturday by its Strategic Communications Directorate, the group dismissed attacks on the President’s security record as “noise” rather than constructive governance criticism, insisting that the Tinubu administration has invested unprecedented resources and political will in tackling insecurity across the country. According to TGF, the Federal Government…