Politics

The 2023 elections presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has assured his supporters of his readiness to contest in the 2027 elections. He noted that he had in good authority that the federal government does not want him to contest, insisting that he will come out even if the elections are being held figuratively in their “bedroom.” …

Malam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, has asked the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to clarify reports that the NSA’s office imported ‘thallium sulphate’, a very dangerous toxin. In the letter titled, ”Request for Clarification on the Procurement of Thallium Sulphate’, El-Rufai raised some questions which he asked Ribadu to respond to. The letter reads; ”Dear National …

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has appealed to Nigerians to join hands with him to rescue the country from what he described as the shackles of bad governance. The former Anambra State governor said the “Operation Rescue Nigeria” project was not about him as an individual but about the collective destiny …

Entertainer and activist Charly Boy has amplified comments attributed to Muhammadu Sanusi II praising detained separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu for what was described as unwavering commitment to the Biafra cause. In a post shared Friday, February 13, 2026, on his X account (formerly Twitter), Charly Boy wrote: “JUST IN: They Said Igbos Love Money, But Nnamdi Kanu Proved Them Wrong. …

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against recruitment to participate in foreign wars. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Nigerians are being recruited through deceptive offers, including promises of high-paying jobs, security positions, educational opportunities, or fast-tracked migration. Victims have reportedly been coerced into signing military service contracts often in foreign languages and transported to conflict zones, with their …

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has relieved Engr. Buba Galadima of his appointment as the Chairman of the Governing Council, Kano State Polytechnic. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The governor has consequently approved the appointment of the Emir of Gaya, Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, as …

Salihu Tanko Yakasai, a former media aide to Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of Kano and ex-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was sacked in 2021 for criticising the ruling party’s handling of insecurity. In this interview with TheCable’s SAMUEL AKPAN, Yakasai, who contested the 2023 Kano governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), says that …

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says his decision to appear “weak” in the face of political pressure is a deliberate choice aimed at preserving peace and stability in the state. Fubara spoke while receiving the 2025 Man of the Year Award presented to him by New Telegraph. In a speech that dwelt on the burdens of leadership, the toll …

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sent a strong message to election officials ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a public gathering in Akwa Ibom State, Obi warned that anyone who fails to properly count votes will be held accountable by the people. He told the crowd that Nigerians must not allow their …

The move to boost public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process may have suffered a setback following the Senate’s recent resolution on the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, hinged on poor connectivity in parts of the country. But insights from other developing countries such as Kenya, India and Brazil show that the network problem can be fixed ahead of the …