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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has said that none of the politicians currently positioning themselves to challenge President Bola Tinubu can bring the kind of change Nigeria needs, including his former principal, Peter Obi. Baba-Ahmed made the statement during an appearance on the Mic On Podcast while discussing the 2027 presidential election. “None of the people running against President Tinubu can change the country,” Baba-Ahmed said. When asked whether his statement also applied to Obi, whom he ran with on the Labour Party ticket in the 2023 presidential election, Baba-Ahmed gave a direct response. “Including Peter…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday declared that President Donald Trump of the United States, US, is backing his proposed policy on the restoration of fuel subsidy. Atiku had pledged to return the subsidy on fuel if elected as the President of Nigeria in 2027. He made this known in a statement by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu tagged, ‘Atiku boasts of stakeholders, Trump support on fuel subsidy’. Parts of the statement read: “This is why my Production Subsidy is about putting money back into people’s pockets. Support what we produce and refine here, increase supply, monitor the…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG), USA Chapter, has accused African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his associates of turning domestic political rivalry into an international embarrassment for Nigeria. This online medium reports that the President of the NDMG USA Chapter, Daniel Cosmas, in an e-statement issued on Sunday, slammed Atiku for attempting to use a Washington lobbying campaign against President Bola Tinubu. The group said the renewed campaign over decades-old United States documents concerning Tinubu was a desperate attempt to influence foreign officials against Nigeria’s elected president ahead of the 2027 elections. NDMG noted that the documents being circulated…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has ordered the immediate dissolution of all ad hoc committees of the House following the expiration of the period allotted for them to complete their assignments and submit their reports. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Sidi Ibrahim, and dated Saturday. According to the circular, the dissolution took effect from Friday, August 28, 2026. The Clerk said the decision followed previous directives instructing all ad hoc committees to conclude their assignments and submit their reports in line with the Standing Orders…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has warned traditional rulers in the state against interfering in politics, insisting that the throne must remain neutral and serve as a father to all. CityNews reports that Makinde spoke on Saturday in Eruwa during the first coronation anniversary of Samuel Adegbola, the Eleruwa of Eruwa. Makinde, who was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Aare Asoludero of Ibarapaland at the event, said traditional rulers who get involved in politics will face insult and abuse. According to Makinde, traditional rulers must steer clear of politics and embrace all political actors without bias if they want to maintain the…

Regina Daniels’ younger sister, Destiny Daniels, has reacted to widespread speculation that the Nollywood actress has reconciled with her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. The rumours gained traction after videos and photos surfaced online showing Regina at what social media users claimed was her husband’s residence, fuelling speculation that the actress had ended their months-long marital crisis. Reacting to the claims, Destiny dismissed the speculation, accusing netizens of making assumptions based on limited information shared on social media. In a post shared on her Instagram Story, she wrote: “Y’all should chill. She was granted a visit to see her children…

A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has explained why it deleted a post announcing the alleged appointment of its leader, Dr Karl Von Batten, by US President Donald Trump. In a post on its verified X handle on Saturday, the firm claimed it removed the post after the White House informed Von Batten that the Nigerian government had repeatedly called to complain about the appointment. According to the firm, it was never its intention for the Nigerian government to inundate the White House with phone calls, adding that Von Batten apologised to the White House for the…

President Bola Tinubu will not face arrest or restrictions on his movement in the United States if he attends the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has said. Ibrahim said the Nigerian Mission to the UN had not received any communication from the United States government indicating that Tinubu would be subjected to restrictions during the General Assembly. The ambassador made the clarification amid renewed discussions over allegations relating to Tinubu’s past in the United States and claims that the Nigerian president could face legal action during his planned…

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a new world map that more accurately depicts Africa’s size. The decision followed a call by African countries for the UN to right the centuries-old wrong. Togo introduced the resolution to the assembly about a year after the African Union endorsed it. The resolution is part of the #CorrectTheMap campaign backed by all 55 African Union member states. The resolution seeks to replace the traditional Mercator map, which distorts the region, with the Equal Earth projection, which is believed to show countries’ true sizes. It calls for an “equitable” representation of…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday disclosed how his administration has tolerated criticisms without reprisals, saying Nigerians can insult and attack him and still sleep well at night. According to him, his tolerance for criticisms lies at the heart of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and its commitment to press freedom. The President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Senator George Akume, spoke on Thursday at the Centenary Celebrations of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited, held in Abuja. “Let us admit that under this government, you can insult and attack the president and still go…