January 27, 2026

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Wike to PDP Governors: “Your Arrogance Will Bury the Party”

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party faces collapse under the weight of arrogance and impunity from its governors. Speaking during his monthly media chat, Wike said the upcoming convention in Ibadan is illegal and accused state leaders of sidelining major stakeholders in critical party decisions....

Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule Defends Buhari, Warns Against Political Hypocrisy

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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has criticised politicians who once praised former President Muhammadu Buhari but now deride his legacy. Speaking at the NIPR Diamond Lecture, Sule said sycophancy destroyed Buhari’s administration and warned that opportunistic politics threatens Nigeria’s moral compass and democratic maturity ahead of the 2027 general elections....

Tinubu’s Military Shake-Up: The Coup Rumour, the Silence, and the Strategy Behind the Storm

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President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping military reshuffle has triggered one of the most intense political debates in months. Beneath the surface of “routine adjustment” lies a story of regime anxiety, loyalty management, and Nigeria’s fragile balance of power — a move some see as a pre-emptive strike against whispers of a coup, others as pure governance calculus....

Tinubu Fires Service Chiefs Amid Coup Plot Rumours, Reshuffles Military Command

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President Bola Tinubu has overhauled Nigeria’s top military hierarchy, sacking three service chiefs in a move seen as both a security recalibration and a political response to growing coup plot rumours. The shake-up, which installed new heads for the army, navy, and air force, follows weeks of tension over military loyalty and regime stability....

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Nigeria’s new INEC Chairman, following his screening at the National Assembly. Amupitan pledged to modernise Nigeria’s electoral process using drones and technology to reach remote areas, vowing that “no voter will be left behind.” His confirmation signals the start of a new era for Nigeria’s election management....

APC Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Senate After New Wave of Defections

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Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has achieved a two-thirds majority in the Senate following fresh defections from opposition lawmakers across multiple states. The new alignment strengthens the party’s legislative control and gives President Bola Tinubu unprecedented leverage over reform bills and confirmations....

Tinubu Mourns Kenya’s Raila Odinga — Africa Pays Tribute to a Statesman

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President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a towering democrat whose legacy will endure across the African continent. Odinga’s passing has reignited conversations about regional leadership and African unity....

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