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Amaechi To ADC: Only Viable Candidate Can Defeat Tinubu

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

Amaechi urges ADC to choose credible presidential candidate, warns ethnicity and religion weaken opposition chances against Tinubu. Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State governor, has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to prioritise competence and elect a viable presidential candidate capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu...

ADC Declares Itself Unstoppable Force, Accuses APC, INEC Of Undermining Democracy

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

ADC calls itself unstoppable force, accuses APC, INEC of bias, cites hardship and vows to challenge government ahead of 2027. ADC declared itself an unstoppable political force, likening its rise to the certainty of the sun, while launching a scathing attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Independent...

Galadima: Even A Corpse Will Defeat Tinubu In 2027 Election

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

Galadima claims Tinubu cannot win 2027, alleges intimidation of ADC convention, vows opposition will resist political suppression. Opposition party chieftain, Alhaji Buba Galadima, declared that even a corpse would defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Galadima stated, “Even if there is no living human being in Nigeria...

Insecurity: Coalition backs U.S Congresswoman, demands Matawalle’s sack

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

… Says minister lacks security expertise, confidence of Nigerians Following the recent widely reported recommendations made by a seasoned congresswoman, Representative Kimberly Daniels, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either sack or redeploy his Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, the National Coalition Against Terrorism (NCAT) has asked the President...

Court begins trial of man nabbed by DSS for planning to attack schools in Abuja

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Friday began the trial of a man arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for planning to attack some schools in Abuja. An operative of the DSS, Michael Jego, told the court that his agency received intelligence about plans to attack...

Nigeria-US Coalition Hits Hard at Kimberly Daniels, Describes Push Against Bello Matawalle as Externally Driven Agenda

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

A coalition of Nigerians in the United States has strongly criticised recent remarks by US lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, describing her call for the removal of Bello Matawalle as “ill-informed, externally influenced, and injurious to Nigeria’s sovereignty”. Operating under the banner of the Nigerian-American Coalition for Strategic Stability (NACSS), the group...

2027: Gov. Bago deserves another term to complete his reform agenda

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago is a seasoned politician, banker-turned-legislator, and administrator who currently serves as the Executive Governor of Niger State. Born in Minna on 22 February 1974, he hails from the Nupe ethnic group with deep royal lineage ties in Bida and Lapai. His academic journey took him through...

Nigeria Rejects IMF Bailout, Relies On Reforms Amid Global Economic Pressures

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

Wale Edun says Nigeria will not seek IMF bailout, while Amina Mohammed warns inequality and food insecurity threaten reform gains. Following the International Monetary Fund (IMF) disclosure that it was preparing a potential $50 billion support package aimed at cushioning vulnerable economies from the economic shockwaves of rising geopolitical tensions...

FG Urges Airlines To Hold Fares, Avoid Shutdown Over 300% Jet Fuel Price Surge

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

Aviation minister Festus Keyamo appeals to Nigerian airlines to avoid fare hikes and suspension despite sharp increase in Jet A1 fuel prices. The Federal Government has urged members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to exercise restraint in increasing airfares and to reconsider any plans to suspend operations following...

Oyo APC Leaders Back Senator Sharafadeen Alli For 2027 Governorship Ticket

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

Oyo APC leaders endorse Senator Sharafadeen Alli for 2027 governorship race, as he donates N10m and party bus. The aspiration of the leading governorship aspirant in Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Sharafadeen Alli, got a big boost on Tuesday as leaders of the party unanimously endorsed him as...

Breaking: FG Files Charges Against alleged coup plotters arrested by DSS

Timi Frank petitions U.S., demands Gbajabiamila’s resignation over ‘anti-democratic’ remarks

Fresh Rift Rocks ADC as Binani Faces Backlash Over Alleged APC Connection

Amaechi To ADC: Only Viable Candidate Can Defeat Tinubu

ADC Declares Itself Unstoppable Force, Accuses APC, INEC Of Undermining Democracy

Galadima: Even A Corpse Will Defeat Tinubu In 2027 Election

Insecurity: Coalition backs U.S Congresswoman, demands Matawalle’s sack

Court begins trial of man nabbed by DSS for planning to attack schools in Abuja

Nigeria-US Coalition Hits Hard at Kimberly Daniels, Describes Push Against Bello Matawalle as Externally Driven Agenda

2027: Gov. Bago deserves another term to complete his reform agenda

Nigeria Rejects IMF Bailout, Relies On Reforms Amid Global Economic Pressures

FG Urges Airlines To Hold Fares, Avoid Shutdown Over 300% Jet Fuel Price Surge

Oyo APC Leaders Back Senator Sharafadeen Alli For 2027 Governorship Ticket