In a significant development that has set tongues wagging across Nigeria’s political landscape, the newly active Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) formally zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria during its maiden national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. The decision, which many see as clearing the path for former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi,…
Eleven years after the historic 2015 presidential election, Goodluck Jonathan’s defeat by Muhammadu Buhari remains one of the most defining moments in Nigeria’s democratic journey. While it marked the end of his presidency, it cemented a legacy far greater than many of his critics predicted. On March 28, 2015, Buhari of the newly formed All…
As Nigeria’s political temperature rises, President Bola Tinubu’s re-election machinery is already in top gear, while former President Goodluck Jonathan maintains a cautious, consultative approach. On Thursday, Vice President Kashim Shettima formally submitted Tinubu’s expression of interest and nomination forms to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, signaling the ruling party’s endorsement of the president…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has responded to growing calls from Nigerian youths urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying he has “heard you loud and clear.” In a statement on Thursday, Jonathan acknowledged the passionate appeals from young Nigerians but stopped short of declaring his intention to run. He said he would consult…
You’ve probably seen it before: a deep, ruby-red liquid poured over ice, sweetened just enough to balance its tart bite, and shared at family gatherings, street stalls, and wellness cafes across West Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Known as zobo in Nigeria, bissap in Senegal, sorrel in Jamaica, and agua de jamaica in Mexico,…
Suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing three officers and injuring several others. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, when gunmen stormed the facility with heavy weaponry. According to security sources, the attackers engaged officers in…
President Bola Tinubu has donated palliatives worth over N1.2 billion and 100 trucks of rice to support vulnerable households across Nigeria’s northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. The donation, announced by the Presidency on Wednesday, is part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to cushion the impact of economic reforms on low-income families. The relief…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power, following the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, who has stepped down to pursue the 2027 Oyo State governorship ticket. The Presidency confirmed the nomination in a statement, describing Tegbe as “a seasoned energy expert with extensive experience in power sector reforms and infrastructure…
