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‘Blaming Opposition For Hunger Is Delusional,’ Atiku Replies Tinubu

NewsDeskNgOct 25, 2026October 25, 20260

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of shifting responsibility for Nigeria’s economic hardship to the opposition, insisting that the administration must account for its record ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), was reacting to Tinubu’s remark at the...

‘You Created Hunger And Poverty,’ Tinubu Tells Opposition At Kaduna Campaign Kick-Off

NewsDeskNgOct 25, 2026October 25, 20260

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday accused the opposition of creating hunger and poverty in Nigeria, pushing back against criticism of his administration’s handling of the economy as he launched his campaign for a second term in office. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential campaign flag-off at the...

Shettima Inaugurates 400-Bed Borno Teaching Hospital As Zulum Targets Medical Tourism

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

The new Maiduguri facility features advanced diagnostic equipment and specialist departments to expand healthcare access and strengthen medical training. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has intensified efforts to curb medical tourism with the establishment of a 400-bed teaching hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic technology and specialist healthcare facilities in Maiduguri....

Atiku Slams Tinubu’s 90-Day Hunger Relief Plan as ‘Election Bait’, Demands Answers on Food Prices, Taxes

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

Atiku accuses Tinubu of using a 90-day economic relief plan to court voters, demanding clarity on food prices and taxation. Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described President Bola Tinubu’s 90-day economic relief plan as an electoral inducement designed to secure votes in...

Zamfara 8: APC Vanguard Salutes Matawalle’s Committee for Returning Suspended Members Back To Party, Car Gift

NewsDeskNgOct 23, 20260

*Says Northern Votes for Tinubu Not Negotiable The All Progressives Congress Vanguard, a group of party supporters, has applauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and his reconciliation committee for successfully bringing eight suspended members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly back into the APC fold....

AAC Demands Presidential Villa, Feeding For 5,000 Supporters At Sowore Campaign Council Inauguration

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2026October 21, 20260

Sowore’s African Action Congress asks Tinubu to approve Aso Rock for its campaign council inauguration and provide food and logistics for 5,000 participants. The African Action Congress (AAC) has asked President Bola Tinubu to approve the use of the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, for the inauguration of its Presidential...

Tinubu-Baba-Ahmed Political Feud Deepens as Arewa Group Questions Ex-Adviser’s Record

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2026October 20, 20260

The group alleges that Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed’s recent political activities are motivated by opposition to President Bola Tinubu and challenges him to account for his years in government. The Arewa Voters Assembly (AVA) has criticised Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed over his recent political activities and comments on President Bola Tinubu’s administration,...

NDC Postpones Campaign Council Inauguration Over Peter Obi’s ‘Tight Schedule’

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2026October 19, 20260

The NDC has postponed its National Campaign Council inauguration to October 26, citing Peter Obi’s “tight schedule” and overseas engagement. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed the unveiling and inauguration of its National Campaign Council by one week, citing the tight schedule of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The...

Bauchi NDC Guber Candidate, Ibrahim Kashim, Dumps Party

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2026October 19, 20260

Bauchi NDC governorship candidate Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim has resigned from the party, effective October 16, 2026, pledging continued commitment to state development. The Baichi State Governorship Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim, has announced his resignation from the party. In a statement he signed and released...

Peter Obi’s Media Office Faults Shettima Over ‘Diminished’ Remark, Compares Governors Records

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2026October 19, 20260

The Peter Obi Media Office, has criticised Vice-President Kashim Shettima over his description of the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, as “diminished,” urging political leaders to focus on candidates’ records, policies and ideas rather than personal attacks. In a statement by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri...