Soludo’s N1m reward meant to curb voter apathy, not vote-buying — APGA
APGA says Governor Soludo’s ₦1m-per-ward election incentive aims to combat voter apathy and encourage participation, not to buy votes.
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APC slams Obi over remark describing Yahoo boys as ‘geniuses’
Lagos APC has criticised Peter Obi for describing Yahoo boys as “geniuses,” calling the statement reckless and morally wrong.
Graham backs White House strikes, says Trump may “expand” operations in Venezuela
Sen. Lindsey Graham defended recent U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels, endorsed possible expansion to land strikes, and said Congress will be briefed on future operations.
ADC pledges party revival, cautions members against infiltration
The ADC leadership says it will take legal action against those holding unauthorised congresses.
Obasanjo reveals why he stopped El-Rufai from succeeding him as president
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he turned down a proposal for Nasir El-Rufai to succeed him in 2007, claiming the former FCT Minister was “not yet mature enough” to lead Nigeria.
Lagos govt partnership with Tinubu critic sparks backlash
Netizens have condemned the Lagos State Government for partnering with business influencer Nelly Agbogu, who once criticised President Bola Tinubu, for an upcoming trade fair in Ikeja.
Obasanjo: Why I refused to hand over power to El-Rufai in 2007
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he rejected a suggestion to make former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai his successor in 2007 because he considered him immature for the role.
Wike blames PDP for its internal crisis, denies role of federal government
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is behind the ongoing turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the crisis as self-inflicted.
Wike says Jonathan hasn’t informed him of any 2027 presidential ambition
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says former President Goodluck Jonathan has not informed him of any intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.
INEC under fire as 2027 campaign posters surface despite electoral ban
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces widespread condemnation over its failure to curb premature 2027 election campaigns, which are now visible nationwide, exposing a critical loophole in the Electoral Act that limits the commission’s power to impose sanctions.