The Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has addressed the reports of a closed-door meeting with former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and allies of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, fueling speculations about a possible political merger ahead of the 2027 elections. Gabam emphasized that there has been no official statement regarding El-Rufai or … Read more
As the 2027 elections approach, opposition leaders are calling for unity to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s government. They believe only a strong alliance between the major opposition parties can defeat the APC. Reports of a merger between key opposition figures, including Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu … Read more
Former Kano State Governor and political stalwart, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has voiced strong opposition to what he describes as undue interference by self-proclaimed Northern leaders in the selection of presidential candidates. Kwankwaso accused a select group of individuals, under the guise of representing the Northern region, of imposing candidates on the populace. He argued … Read more
The year 2024 is set to be remembered as a period of turmoil for Nigeria’s major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marked by internal squabbles that overshadowed its efforts to provide credible opposition to the ruling government. The party, grappling with power struggles at both the national and state levels, found itself embroiled … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that 2025 offers Nigeria an opportunity to reshape its national dialogue and reaffirm the principles of democracy. In his New Year statement, Atiku described the start of the year as more than just a passage of time, emphasizing that it marks a time for a new beginning and … Read more
In a devastating turn of events, a Christmas Day airstrike in Sokoto has left the region reeling as the Nigerian military faces mounting scrutiny. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has placed blame on local villagers for allegedly harboring terrorists, further intensifying tensions in the wake of the attack. The strike, which was … Read more
Dr. Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, has shared his views on the 2027 presidential race, asserting that the South should produce the next president of Nigeria, not the North. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Okupe explained that while Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the December 25 accidental airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force, which led to the deaths of at least 10 people in the Rumtuwa and Gidan Sama communities of Sokoto State. The two villages, located near the Surame desert known for harboring the Lakurawa terror group suffered significant … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to address the root causes of the country’s struggles. He pointed to poor leadership as a key factor behind widespread suffering. In a Christmas message shared on Facebook, he called for reflection, unity, and decisive action. Atiku extended warm greetings to Christians celebrating the season. He described … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delivered a blistering critique of the N49 trillion 2025 budget presented by President Bola Tinubu, labeling it an ineffective fiscal plan incapable of addressing Nigeria’s deepening economic challenges. Speaking on Sunday, Atiku described the budget as a continuation of failed economic policies, warning that it lacks the structural reforms … Read more