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Bashir El-Rufai has reacted to a past statement by Bola Ahmed Tinubu concerning the alleged arrest of his father, Nasir El-Rufai, during the administration of Peter Obi. Bashir’s reaction was shared in a post on his official account on the social media platform X on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, after an old comment by Tinubu resurfaced online. The comment referenced an incident in which Nasir El-Rufai was reportedly arrested in Anambra State by the State Security Service (SSS), now known as the Department of State Services (DSS), during Peter Obi’s…

Folashade Aliu, the 2023 National Campaign Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has addressed speculations surrounding a possible political alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election, following recent engagements between key political figures. Aliu made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, March 23, 2026, when asked about the possibility of a joint ticket involving former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso. Responding to the question, she acknowledged existing political relationships while indicating that consultations are ongoing, She said.

Business man and socialite Obi Cubana has issued a public apology to the Igbo people following widespread backlash over a statement he made at a Cityboy movement event alongside the Enugu State Governor, where he was heard saying that “Igbo people lack knowledge.” He made such statement because Igbos were against his allegiance to the Tinubu movement knowing the kind of influence he had in the Igbo community and the hardships Nigerians are facing. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Cubana expressed regret over the reaction his words generated,…

A leading religious figure, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, has reportedly been arrested by security authorities shortly after hosting Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, in Kaduna on Sunday.

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has opened up about his life after politics, family, and his continued influence in Nigerian political circles. In a recent interview, El-Rufai revealed that he is retired and now spends most of his time in Egypt , living with half of his family and his 96-year-old mother. Reflecting on his career, El-Rufai recounted a life in public service and business: he served as Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (1999–2003), Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (2003–2007), and later became governor of Kaduna State for two terms from…

Lagos is speaking through its votes, and Gbadebo Rhodes‑Vivour isn’t holding back in telling it like it is! The ADC politician has revealed that Lagosians supported Peter Obi in 2023 not because of tribe or ethnicity, but because they recognised excellence. According to Rhodes‑Vivour, Lagos is a uniquely cosmopolitan state where merit and competence outweigh identity politics. “Lagos is extremely unique and excellence does not care where you are from,” he said. “Lagosians chose Peter Obi overwhelmingly because they saw an excellent man—at least the most excellent of the bunch.” Rhodes‑Vivour…