The faction of the O’odua People’s Congress led by the late Dr Frederick Fasehun has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. The group announced its support for Tinubu in Lagos on Saturday during its 32nd Founders’ Day celebration and the inauguration of a…

Experts have warned that corruption remains a major obstacle to Nigeria’s development, affecting governance, healthcare, security, infrastructure and education. Speaking in a report by Saturday Vanguard, the experts said the diversion of public funds had contributed to the poor state of critical infrastructure and public services. They also linked corruption…

A fresh dispute has emerged within the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, over its governorship ticket in Plateau State, with former governor Jonah Jang and the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, reportedly divided over a possible replacement candidate. The crisis came less than 24 hours before the Independent National Electoral Commission,…

Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, Reno Omokri, has challenged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his claim that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, made the claim during a BBC interview…

The Presidency has criticised former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over his promise to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected president in 2027. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said Atiku’s statement was misleading because most…

Former Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Ndume, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing some officials of being “kakistrocrats” who dominate the presidency. Ndume made the remark on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he urged President Tinubu to remove…