Yoruba union slams Tinubu over hunger, insecurity
The Yoruba socio-political group Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá accused President Bola Tinubu of worsening poverty and insecurity, urging Nigerians not to re-elect him.
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Buba Galadima warns of civil war risk if notorious judge is appointed INEC chairman
NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima warned that Nigeria risks civil war if the government appoints a “notorious” retired Court of Appeal judge as INEC chairman, alleging the current administration has already compromised INEC in favour of the APC.
$4.5bn fraud case: Court approves Emefiele’s bid for forensic review of WhatsApp chats
A Lagos court granted Godwin Emefiele leave to conduct an independent forensic review of WhatsApp messages and a mobile device admitted as evidence in his corruption trial.
Tinubu cuts short vacation, returns to official duties on Tuesday
President Tinubu will return to Abuja on September 16 after cutting short his France-UK vacation, marking his 15th foreign trip of 2025.
Atiku: Tinubu lacks clear strategy against hunger and poverty
Atiku Abubakar warned that rising hunger and poverty under the Tinubu government could spark unrest, urging reforms with a human face.
Tinubu’s aide names two ‘Directors-General’ and five media assistants
Nasir Ja’oji, Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Citizenship and Leadership, has appointed two Directors-General and five media aides—citing integrity and performance—prompting debate over the appropriateness of DG roles under an SSA.
Presidency quells speculations: “No plan to replace Shettima”
A presidency insider has dismissed speculations that President Bola Tinubu might drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 election, insisting the APC will retain the joint ticket.
Fetterman urges democrats to stop labeling Trump an autocrat
Sen. John Fetterman urged Democrats to avoid extreme rhetoric by comparing Trump to autocrats, stressing the need for civility following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Aso Rock takeover: APC slams Aregbesola, says ‘betrayal is not a political strategy’
The Lagos APC described Rauf Aregbesola’s claim that ADC would capture Aso Rock and Lagos Government House in 2027 as “political suicide,” insisting that Nigerians vote for performance, not promises.
Peter Obi pays courtesy call on Olubadan designate, Ladoja
Peter Obi meets Oba Rashidi Ladoja to congratulate him as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.