Politics

MOVES TO DRAFT JONATHAN INTO PRESIDENTIAL RACE GATHERS MOMENTUM

Fresh moves to persuade former president Goodluck Jonathan to return to the political stage ahead of the 2027 general election are gaining momentum. The calls, which have sparked heated debate across party lines, come as some political actors argue that Jonathan remains a unifying figure with the credibility to stabilise Nigeria’s polity. Advocates for his return point to what they …

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BURKINA FASO SCRAPS VISA FEES FOR AFRICANS

The government of Burkina Faso has announced the removal of visa fees for all African nationals, as a step to strengthen Pan-African solidarity and encourage the free movement of people and goods. BBC reports that the Minister of Security, Mahamadou Sana, disclosed the policy shift on Thursday after a cabinet meeting presided over by the country’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim …

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AFRICAN JOURNALISTS DECRY ATTACKS ON COLLEAGUES, MEDIA WORKERS IN GAZA PALESTINIAN ISRAEL CONFLICT

The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), a regional arm of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), has condemned what it described as the “relentless killing and abuses” of journalists and media workers in Gaza. In a statement on Friday, the organisation said it was horrified by the scale of attacks allegedly carried out by Israeli forces, noting that at least …

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DETAILS OF JONATHAN, PETER OBI MEETING EMERGE

Details have emerged regarding the recent closed-door meeting between former President Goodluck Jonathan and former presidential candidate Peter Obi. The two leaders are reportedly discussing strategies for a unified front in the 2027 presidential election. TRIBUNE ONLINE reports that the meeting took place on Thursday, with Obi disclosing insights about the engagement on his Facebook and X accounts. The meeting …

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TEXAS GOVERNOR URGES CITIZENS TO REPORT CLERICS, INDIVIDUALS ATTEMPTING TO IMPOSE SHARIA LAW AFTER VIRAL VIDEO ON ALCOHOL BAN

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas State in the United States has urged residents to immediately report any cleric or individual attempting to enforce Sharia law, following a viral video of an Islamic preacher in Houston demanding shopkeepers stop selling alcohol, pork, and lottery tickets. Reacting on his official X handle, Abbott doubled down on his anti-Sharia stance, boasting of laws …

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STEP DOWN FOR PETER OBI – OBIDIENT MOVEMENT BEGS JONATHAN

The Obidient Movement has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to support Peter Obi instead of contesting against him in the 2027 presidential election. The appeal is coming after Obi and Jonathan held a closed-door meeting on Thursday. Obi posted pictures of him and the former president on his X handle, describing Jonathan as “a very dear elder brother, statesman, …

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COURT REJECTS BID TO BAR DAVID MARK, AREGBESOLA FROM ASSUMING ADC LEADERSHIP

The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused an application seeking to stop former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola from taking charge of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Emeka Nwite, ruling on an ex parte motion brought by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, declined to grant interim orders aimed …

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FIRST BATCH OF NIGERIANS DEPORTED FROM US

The first set of Nigerians marked for deportation from the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration clampdown has left America. Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, disclosed this to reporters in Accra late Wednesday, confirming that the deportees arrived in Ghana before being sent back to their home countries. According to Mahama, a total of 14 deportees, including Nigerians and …

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COURT STOPS MARK, AREGBESOLA FROM ASSUMING ADC LEADERSHIP

A Federal High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola from parading themselves as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), respectively. The order, granted on Thursday, also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognise the duo or their associates in those …

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NO LEADERSHIP TUSSLE IN ADC – PARTY SPOKESMAN, ABDULLAH

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said it is not aware of anyone being in court against it over the leadership tussle. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. “We are not aware that anybody is in court against ADC. What …

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