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The presidential candidate of a faction of the Accord Party, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential election and thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term. Imumolen, who also serves as the factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Tinubu Party, announced the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, saying it followed extensive consultations with the party’s leadership. He described the move as a “patriotic sacrifice” driven by the need to place Nigeria’s unity, stability and long-term development above personal political ambition. According to him, although he had emerged as…

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has declared that he would resign from the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ever disrespects the Catholic bishops or members of the opposition. The senator, who represents Abia North Senatorial District, made the statement while speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s  Politics Today on Wednesday. He dismissed claims that President Tinubu had insulted the Catholic Church following recent reactions to comments made by Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan. Kalu said the President enjoys a cordial relationship with the Catholic Church and has never shown disrespect to its…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the restriction placed on the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account, describing the action as potentially unconstitutional and capable of crippling governance. The NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), said the anti-graft agency could investigate suspicious transactions and seek court orders against specific accounts but lacked the authority to impose a blanket restriction on a state government’s finances without following due legal process. CityNews had earlier reported that the EFCC had directed First Bank to place a Post-No-Debit restriction on the Osun State Government’s statutory allocation account pending the…

Political commentator, Imran Wakili has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has repeatedly acted without consequences, claiming the President could even “write his own election result” in 2027 without facing any challenge. In a post on X on Thursday, Wakili cited what he described as instances of constitutional violations, including the suspension of a sitting governor, the continued detention of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, and the reported freezing of Osun State Government’s accounts. According to him, “Bola Tinubu suspended a sitting governor, and nothing happened. He got away with it, regardless of what the Constitution says.” Wakili also noted that…

KEY TAKEAWAYS PDP chieftain, Chief Bode George, threatened legal action against FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over claims his Abuja house was bought with Rivers State funds. George denied Wike’s allegation, said he bought the Abuja residence from a private owner through an agent, and insisted Wike must prove the claim. George said the PDP leadership crisis remains in court despite INEC publishing one faction’s candidate, and he backed former President Goodluck Jonathan for 2027. A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has threatened to take legal action against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, denied social media reports that he urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The Sultan’s media team, in a statement signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka on Tuesday, said the monarch cannot make partisan political statements publicly or privately. Prince Bashir Adefaka urged Nigerians and media users to reject the claim, verify reports before sharing, and avoid dragging royal and religious institutions into politics. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that he has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President…

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the alleged activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has announced plans to question the council’s alleged Director-General, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, at a confidential location while he remains in police custody. The committee said the decision was taken to avoid disrupting ongoing investigations being carried out by the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Committee Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s hearing. Gagdi explained that lawmakers would not insist on bringing Adeyemi to a public session because he is currently being…

The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has come under renewed criticism over its failure to invite the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other key figures mentioned in allegations surrounding the purported agency. The committee, chaired by the lawmaker representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi, is expected to conclude its assignment within weeks before presenting its report to the House. However, a member of the House, civil society organisations and public affairs analysts have questioned the scope, independence and credibility of the investigation conducted…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, told the APC National Campaign Council to focus on winning the August 15 Osun governorship election, saying other matters can wait. Uzodimma gave the directive on Monday at a council meeting held at the Kano State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, warning members against celebrations and personal engagements. He ordered all subcommittees to meet immediately and submit proposals before Thursday, directing chairmen to send resolutions to the council’s National Secretary. The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Osun State governorship election and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has…

KEY TAKEAWAYS Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, urged Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to take over investigations into the controversial deaths of Mary Habila and Babatunde Tanimola. Falana questioned handling of Habila’s death, found unclad on June 27, 2026 in Works Minister, David Umahi’s Uburu home, citing scene contamination and delayed autopsy. Falana demanded a fresh probe of Tanimola’s reported October 22, 2025 Abuja hotel-fire death, queried the hotel’s demolition, and urged prosecution of suspects in 30 Osun killings. Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu,…