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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he is ready to give the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other opposition candidates in the upcoming 2027 election high blood pressure.Wike stated this on Friday, August 21,  in Abuja while speaking to journalists during an inspection of infrastructure projects in the FCT. “I have told you, when you say we are leading the opposition, I have told you there is no opposition. What do you have? People who are just looking to see if they can stay relevant. he said“Who is the opposition leader now? Obviously, it would have been PDP, but because of the crisis we have gone through, you can’t see a strong party that you would call the leading opposition party.“So, I d...

The vacancies in two state constituencies of Sakwa in the Zaki Local Government Area and Disina in the Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State are up for grabs on Saturday, September 19, 2026.According to a report by Naija News Sakwa seat became vacant following the demise of a former member, while the member representing Disina resigned to contest for a chairmanship position.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) unveiled the poll’s schedule at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Electoral Security and representatives of political parties on Friday.The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Umar Ibrahim, urged stakeholders to maintain their collaboration with the Commission in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for...

The Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, has charged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to step aside from the 2027 presidential race.Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada said Atiku should step aside from the presidential race and back the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. ExploringAfrican Diaspora MediaPosting on X, the NDC chieftain explained that President Bola Tinubu would be booted out of office in 2027 if Atiku steps aside and backs Obi.The NDC official said stepping aside would not damage Atiku’s legacy but could strengthen the opposition’s chances in 2027.Agada praised Atiku’s character and vision while maintaining that the time had come for him ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a US court to allow it to keep some records concerning an old investigation linked to President Bola Tinubu from public disclosure, citing the need to protect law-enforcement methods and the safety of individuals.The request was contained in a motion filed at the US District Court for the District of Columbia, where the FBI asked to privately provide the judge with additional details supporting its decision to withhold parts of the records.The agency wants to submit the explanation ex parte and in camera, meaning the material would be presented directly to the judge without being made available as part of the public court record. The FBI argued that a public explanation would itself risk revealing information that it is seeking to protect...

Tension has gripped Ifonyintedo community in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State after a young man identified as Owolabi Oniyiku was reportedly shot dead by police officers at a checkpoint.DAILY POST gathered that the officers attached to the Idiroko Border Patrol Team allegedly fired a shot, hitting Oniyiku in the chest, on Wednesday.An 18-second video of the lifeless body also went viral, with youths shouting, “Police officers in Idiroko have killed someone.”It was learnt that a police patrol checkpoint had been set ablaze on Tuesday night. Reacting to the incident, the security operatives mounted a roadblock on Wednesday.It was during that process that Oniyiku, who had returned home to celebrate the Oro festival with family and friends, ran into the police....

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has hinted at plans to form what he described as the “largest rainbow coalition” to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.Wike made the remark while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, August 21 about the visit of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to his residence on Thursday.The FCT minister claimed that Adeleke was now on the side of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and suggested that the opposition would be unable to stop Tinubu’s re-election.According to Wike, the 2027 election is already a “walkover,” insisting that there is little the opposition parties can do.“In the next few weeks, watch what is going to happen. You will see the largest rainbow coalition supporting President Tinub...