3 d. ago Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria Over ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims

He made the remarks when asked about Washington’s Christmas Day military strike in Nigeria. The post Trump Threatens More Strikes In Nigeria Over ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago 2027: “ADC Lacks Resourceful, Focused Master Politician Like Tinubu” – Datti Baba

A former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has told the African Democratic Congress, ADC, that it does not have among its fold politicians in the calibre of late former President Muhammadu Buhari or Bola Tinubu, who he described as a resourceful, focused and determined master politicians. Baba-Ahmed suggested that the ADC […] The post 2027: “ADC Lacks Resourceful, Focused Master Politician Like Tinubu” – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “Atiku Has Been Contesting For Presidency Since My NYSC Days” – Datti Baba

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has renewed his call for a generational shift in Nigeria’s political leadership, saying the country cannot continue recycling the same faces if it hopes to move forward. Datti made the remarks while reflecting on his long political encounters with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, noting that the former PDP […] The post “Atiku Has Been Contesting For Presidency Since My NYSC Days” – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures. In a statement, yesterday, Obi said about 141 million Nigerians, 62 percent of the population, are now living in poverty, describing […] The post “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Poverty deepening in Nigeria as politicians jostle for power, says Peter Obi

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has warned that poverty is deepening across Nigeria even as politicians focus on power struggles read more Poverty deepening in Nigeria as politicians jostle for power, says Peter Obi

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5 d. ago Forgetting the years of caterpillars in Nigeria’s political history

As people gather across the world to celebrate the first bright moments of a new year, hope rises with the read more Forgetting the years of caterpillars in Nigeria’s political history

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7 d. ago Daniel Bwala Predicts Decline In Peter Obi’s Political Influence Ahead Of 2027 Election

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala has dismissed the prospects of Peter Obi, ahead of the next general election, claiming that the former Anambra State governor will not command the level of support he enjoyed in the last polls. Bwala argued that Obi’s rise in 2023 was largely driven by […] The post Daniel Bwala Predicts Decline In Peter Obi’s Political Influence Ahead Of 2027 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago A Year Of Power, Pushback, And Precedent: How 2025 Defined Tinubu’s Presidency

In 2025, President Bola Tinubu’s leadership was tested as decisions from Aso Rock revealed the full spectrum of his authority, the resistance he faced, and the precedents his administration set for Nigeria’s democracy,” writes JONATHAN NDA- ISAIAH By the close of 2025, President Bola Tinubu had firmly stamped his authority on Nigeria’s political landscape. The […]

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1 week ago 10 Political Parties Plan Nationwide Rally In Support Of New Tax Regime January 10

Ten political parties across Nigeria under the aegis of the Forum of National Chairmen of Political Parties (NCPP) have announced plans to hold a massive nationwide rally on January 10, 2026, to mobilise public support for the implementation of the new tax regime introduced by the federal government. The forum, led by Uche Nnadi, said […]

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1 week ago 2026: Advisory Council, Parties Set Agenda For Govt, Urge Issue

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and some political parties have charged government at all levels in Nigeria to improve the quality of governance, especially with regards to security, in 2026. They stated this in their New Year messages. The national chairman of IPAC, Dr Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, called on Nigerians to embrace patriotism, national unity […]

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1 week ago How Party Crises, Electoral Commission, Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Wike Will Shape 2026

Prevailing upsets within opposition political parties, the ability or otherwise of the ruling party to manage its successes, and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would largely shape Nigeria’s political space in 2026. Also, the actions and inactions of some key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; […]

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1 week ago Tax policy being used to subjugate Nigerians, not grow economy – Adewole

Prince Adebayo Adewole was the Social Democratic Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election. In this interview with PETER DADA, he speaks about the state of the nation, politics and economy, among others What is your assessment of Nigeria in 2025? For the Nigerian people it’s a wasted year. For the people in government it’s Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-policy-being-used-to-subjugate-nigerians-not-grow-economy-adewole/

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1 week ago No One Above Age 70 Should Seek Executive Political Office — Pat Utomi

A political economist and public intellectual, Professor Pat Utomi, has said that Nigeria must deliberately move away from elderly leadership in executive political offices if the country is to make meaningful progress. Speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme, ‘Politics Today’, on Thursday, Utomi said nobody above the age of 70 should contest for executive […]

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1 week ago Obi’s new moves, Wike under pressure, and Trump’s trumpet on Nigeria

A lot of interesting things are happening on Nigeria’s political turf at the same time. The defection to the African read more Obi’s new moves, Wike under pressure, and Trump’s trumpet on Nigeria

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1 week ago The politics in communicating U.S. terror strikes in Nigeria

The apparent divergence between Washington and Abuja’s accounts of the reported airstrikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria is best understood read more The politics in communicating U.S. terror strikes in Nigeria

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1 week ago So blind, Onanuga slams Peter Obi following defection to ADC

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga slams Peter Obi after his defection to ADC, calling him a ‘wandering politician’ who lacks leadership pedigree for Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/so-blind-onanuga-slams-peter-obi-following-defection-to-adc/

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2 w. ago 2025: Religion, Trump’s CPC designation, Christmas strikes redefine Nigeria

Explore the defining moments of Nigeria-US relations in 2025, from Trump’s CPC designation over religious freedom to coordinated Christmas airstrikes. Read More: https://punchng.com/2025-religion-trumps-cpc-designation-christmas-strikes-redefine-nigeria-us-ties/

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2 w. ago Umbrella in tatters: PDP’s long descent from dominance to four states

Explore the PDP’s decline from Nigeria’s dominant political force, once controlling 29 states, to just four. Learn about the internal crises and defections Read More: https://punchng.com/umbrella-in-tatters-pdps-long-descent-from-dominance-to-four-states/

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2 w. ago “Tinubu Best Politician Nigeria Ever Produced, Best Person To Learn From” — APC National Chair, Yilwatda

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has acknowledged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a key influence on his political development while receiving a traditional title in Plateau State. Yilwatda was conferred with the title “Kaeh-rit”, meaning “the good seed of Ampang East”, at a ceremony held on Saturday in […] The post “Tinubu Best Politician Nigeria Ever Produced, Best Person To Learn From” — APC National Chair, Yilwatda appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “After Tinubu, I’m Most Abused Politician In Nigeria” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described himself as the most abused politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu, while announcing that political activities in Rivers State will officially kick off in January 2026. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a thanksgiving service organized by former Deputy Speaker of the House […] The post “After Tinubu, I’m Most Abused Politician In Nigeria” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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