Category Archives: Politics

Veteran journalist and political commentator, Dele Momodu, has sparked intense discourse following a fiery Facebook post in which he dissected the unraveling internal tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). With biting prose and historical insight, Momodu warned that what the nation is witnessing is only the beginning of a deeper political implosion withinContinueContinue reading ““Tinubu’s Machiavellian Chessboard: Dele Momodu Predicts More Political Casualties in APC Power Struggle””

In a searing critique that has reignited debate over governance priorities in Nigeria, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has lambasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for embarking on a trip to Saint Lucia and Brazil, describing it as insensitive, ill-timed, and grossly irresponsible amidst the country’s escalating socioeconomic and security crises. In a strongly-wordedContinueContinue reading ““Not a Time for Leisure”: Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over Brazil-Saint Lucia Trip Amid National Crises”

By Premium Times Staff Writer The unexpected resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s political landscape—especially in the North-East—where murmurs are growing louder that the move may be a calculated attempt to edge out Vice President Kashim Shettima from the 2027ContinueContinue reading “Plot or Politics? Ganduje’s Resignation Sparks Speculation of Grand Conspiracy to Unseat Shettima in 2027”

By Usman Umar Girei In a significant show of grassroots support, the Aliyu Jamilu Youth Awareness Movement, Girei Local Government Chapter, held a highly spirited meeting this week in Girei town, throwing their full weight behind the philanthropic trailblazer, Aliyu Jamilu, and calling on him to contest for a political seat in the 2027 generalContinueContinue reading ““Rallying Behind a Visionary: Girei Youths Endorse Aliyu Jamilu for Political Leadership in 2027””

In a bold and strategic political maneuver, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Senate President, Senator David Mark, as its Interim National Chairman — a move that has sparked fresh momentum within the party and reverberated across Nigeria’s political landscape.The announcement was made by popular political commentator and X user, DGov, via hisContinueContinue reading “David Mark Takes Helm: Former Senate President Appointed Interim National Chairman of ADC”

Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has lauded the resignation of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, describing it as a bold and honourable decision that sets a critical precedent for leadership in Nigeria.Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Obi reactedContinueContinue reading “Peter Obi Hails Ganduje’s Resignation, Says It’s a Challenge to Ailing Leaders Holding Nigeria Back”

In a stunning twist that signals a seismic shake-up within Nigeria’s ruling party, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect, citing health concerns.Ganduje, a former two-term Governor of Kano State, confirmed his exit through a resignation letter made public on Thursday andContinueContinue reading “Ganduje Resigns as APC National Chairman Amid Mounting Health Issues and Explosive Corruption Allegations”

In a high-stakes political gamble to quell the unending crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly struck a power-sharing deal that will see Governor Siminalayi Fubara reinstated — but at a steep personal and political cost. According to an exclusive report by TheCable, Fubara’s return to Government House comes with strict conditions:ContinueContinue reading “Fubara’s Return Comes at a Price: Tinubu Brokers Truce, Bars 2027 Ambition, Hands LG Control to Wike”

In a dramatic political twist, Nigerian Stories has reported via its official X handle that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has successfully brokered peace between the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State.The announcement comes after a closed-door meeting involving the President and both political heavyweights, who have been embroiledContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tinubu Brokers Truce Between Wike and Fubara — But At What Cost to Rivers People?”