Author: Lawan

‎‎‎By Philip Agbese‎‎There are people you meet in public life and quickly realise that their influence goes beyond the office they occupy. There are also those whose value becomes clearer the longer you work alongside them. Honourable Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi belongs to the latter category. He is my colleague in the House of Representatives, but in many respects, he is a bigger colleague whose experience, intellectual capacity, generosity of spirit and approach to parliamentary responsibilities have earned him the admiration of many of us.‎‎As Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Bichi occupies one of the most demanding positions…

2027: ADC knows how to stop Tinubu’s re-election – MomoduA chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has expressed confidence that the party has a strategy to prevent President Bola Tinubu from securing a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Momodu made the statement during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, saying the opposition party was working behind the scenes to challenge Tinubu’s re-election bid. The publisher of Ovation Magazine declined to reveal the ADC’s plans, insisting that the party would not disclose its strategy publicly.“I can’t tell you about strategy in public. What…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has assured residents of Igbokoda, Ondo State, that it will work with relevant authorities to address environmental concerns following an aircraft crash in the area. The assurance came amid complaints from residents about an offensive odour and fears that the crash could pose risks to public health and the environment. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the service recognised the concerns raised by the affected community and was taking them seriously. “The NAF recognises the discomfort, anxiety and uncertainty such circumstances may cause and assures the affected community…

Kashim ShettimaVice-President Kashim Shettima has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, declaring that the former presidential candidate is “no Abraham Lincoln” while criticising his comments about President Bola Tinubu. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general election at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He accused Atiku of failing to show the respect he believes is due to the office of the President, arguing that anyone seeking Nigeria’s highest political office must demonstrate discipline, maturity and respect for public institutions. Shettima…

Says campaign won’t distract him from governanceTells govs, lawmakers: No credit until you deliver votes President Bola Tinubu has charged his rainbow Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), bringing together leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political figures from opposition parties, to take his administration’s record, vision and agenda to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. Inaugurating the council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday, Tinubu said members would lead campaigning across the states and local government areas while he continued to discharge his presidential responsibilities, insisting that electioneering would not interrupt governance. He also warned governors, lawmakers and…

A staunch member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term in the 2027 presidential election will largely depend on political realignments, regional alliances and the ability of the ruling party to consolidate its influence across the country. Dike argued that the political landscape ahead of the election appears favourable to Tinubu. He cited developments across the South-West, South-South, South-East and northern regions as factors that could strengthen the president’s re-election bid. According to him, the South-West remains a critical stronghold for Tinubu, who hails…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former Senate President David Mark; and Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro are among prominent personalities expected at the maiden induction ceremony of the Idoma Hall of Fame in Abuja on Thursday. The ceremony, which is part of the historic Idoma Centenary Plus Celebrations, will honour more than 80 eminent personalities across various fields, including education, law, medicine, politics, business, entertainment and public service. Wike is expected to deliver the keynote address and will also be inducted as a “Friend of Idoma” alongside former Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who is…

The General Assembly has elected Nigeria and fourteen other countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean to the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council. The 15 members elected are to serve a three-year term from 2027 to 2029. Out of the 181 votes cast, Nigeria secured a total of 172 votes to be elected to the Council.The fourteen other countries elected alongside Nigeria through a secret ballot were: Brazil, Burundi, Dominican Republic, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Moldova, Nepal, Ukraine, Uruguay and Zambia.The United Nations Human Rights Council comprising 47 member states is charged with the…

Leader of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement, Government Ekpemupolo, has advised the people of Lagos State not to allow a repeat of what played out in the 2023 election in the state in the 2027 presidential election. He called on the people to take advantage of the ongoing continuous voter registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to enable them vote massively for one of their own, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, who was represented by Kestin Pondi, gave the charge in Lagos, on Tuesday, during a campaign…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why some candidates were excluded from the final list for the 2027 governorship election, citing a recent Supreme Court judgment that upheld key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, and has given political parties a 14-day window to challenge any omissions. In a press statement issued on 13 October 2026 by National Commissioner Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission referenced the Supreme Court’s decision in INEC v. Zenith Labour Party (Appeal No. SC/CV/495/2026), delivered on 24 September 2026. The apex court overturned an earlier Court…