“It Is Troubling That They Say They Will Not Go to Court If They Lose” — Samson Itodo on 2027 Candidates

Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, has voiced serious concern about recent comments by some presidential candidates indicating that they would not pursue legal remedies if they were defeated in the 2027 elections. During a recent media engagement on electoral integrity, the prominent civil society leader described this kind of political rhetoric as…

Sowore: Davido Wanted to Apologize to BAT, but They Refused and Made Him Prostrate for Wike

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has alleged that Nigerian music star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, was prevented from meeting President Bola Tinubu during a visit to Abuja.In an interview with News Central TV, Sowore claimed that Davido traveled to Abuja with the intention of meeting Tinubu and apologizing for his…

Obi: When he rejected land and money offered to him as governor, he did not know he would run—Director

Osa Director, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), praised Peter Obi for the substantial personal sacrifices he made after completing his tenure as governor of Anambra State.During an interview with Signature TV on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Director discussed Obi’s record in public service and the decisions he made after leaving…

A president told me, “Peter, no one is happy with you.” I replied, “I never promised happiness.” —Obi

Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has recalled an exchange with a former Nigerian president who questioned whether residents were satisfied with Obi’s administration.Obi said that during a visit to the president, he was told that many people in Anambra State were unhappy with his leadership….

Trump signs order to establish a space-focused military academy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday establishing a new military academy, the U.S. Space Academy, intended to prepare students and service members for careers connected to space exploration, national security, and the growing commercial space sector. Trump announced the initiative during an appearance at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. He said…

Atiku Abubakar: I told Obasanjo that Nigeria has over 200 million people but fewer than 200,000 police officers.

Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has expressed concern about the adequacy of Nigeria’s security personnel. He recalled that during Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, the country had a population of more than 200 million people but fewer than 200,000 policemen, highlighting what he described as a significant gap between the population and the available…

Tenebe: Obi was unsuccessful in Anambra, so I don’t see him winning this election.

Speaking in an interview with TVC News Nigeria, Jareth Tenebe, the Edo State APC Chairman, expressed doubt that Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, would succeed in the forthcoming election. Tenebe based his assessment largely on Obi’s record as governor of Anambra State, arguing that his administration did not demonstrate the level of performance or…

Tinubu Is Surrounded By Kakistrocrats Who Dominate The Presidency And Will Continue To Undermine Him—Ndume

According to a report published by The Sun, on Thursday August 27, 2026, former Senate Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Senator Ali Ndume voiced concerns about the caliber of some officials serving in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He argued that certain people operating close to the president may be contributing to controversies surrounding…

2023: Obi Was Taken for Granted and Deemed Unstructured in That Race — Anueyiagu

Public Affairs Analyst Sir Abu hi Anueyiagu has stated that Nigeria’s political establishment significantly underestimated Peter Obi’s strength, appeal, and influence during the 2023 presidential election, even though Obi ultimately delivered a strong performance in the contest. Anueyiagu made the observation during an interview on Afia News on Thursday, August 27, 2026, while discussing Obi’s…

Donald Duke on Fuel Subsidy: Atiku Can’t Remove What Doesn’t Exist

Former Cross River State Governor and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate Donald Duke has challenged the way Nigeria’s fuel subsidy debate is framed, arguing that the country’s crude oil wealth should be managed more effectively to ease the financial burden on citizens.Duke made the comments at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Rivers…