Prophet Odumeje Declares Tinubu’s Govt As Nigeria’s Worst, Vows To Contest 2027 Presidency (Video)
Popular Nigerian cleric and self-styled prophet, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, labeling it as the worst government Nigeria has ever had. In a viral video, Odumeje expressed deep disappointment in Nigerians for tolerating what he described as economic hardship under Tinubu's leadership. He accused the government of enriching...
Obi Refutes APC Membership Claims, Says I’m Not A Member
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has denied rumors that he switched to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, said he has no intention of joining the ruling APC. Posting on X, he distanced himself from any involvement in an APC gathering. Obi assured that he does not involve himself in...
”PDP Land Revocation Not Political, Affects INEC, CBN” – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has refuted the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party that its land title was revoked as a ploy to suppress opposition. Wike made the statement during a visit by officials of the Body of Benchers, led by Chairman Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, in Abuja on Friday. Wike, who is also a life...
SDP Kaduna Denounces El-Rufai
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kaduna State has clarified that it has no affiliation with the former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai, as there are no official records of his membership. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Friday, the assistant national secretary of the SDP in the northwest, Alhaji Idris Inuwa, also rejected the...
INEC Confirms Receipt Of Petition For Recall Of Kogi Central Senator, Moves To Verification Stage
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the receipt of complete contact details from representatives of the petitioners seeking to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and signed by Sam Olumekun and made available to ABN TV, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education...
Abia APC To Take Action Against Members Involved In Anti-Party Activities
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has cautioned its members against participating in anti-party activities as political re-engineering and behind-the-scenes discussions progressively get underway in anticipation of the 2027 elections. The warning follows speculation that some party faithful are planning to support opposing parties in the 2027 general elections. APC Chairman in the state, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, who...
Wike Camp Dismisses Atiku Coalition, Woos PDP Bigwigs
The recently reinstated National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has called for party unity, stating that the internal crisis within the PDP has been resolved. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH on Monday, Anyanwu urged party members to focus on strengthening the PDP, and advised those currently involved in coalition negotiations for the 2027 elections...
South-South Govs, N’Assembly Plan To Reconcile Fubara, Lawmakers
Political leaders from the South-South, especially governors from the region, are making efforts to reconcile warring parties, insisting the emergency rule is a stop-gap measure to allow for reconciliation. President Bola Tinubu had on March 18 declared a state of emergency in Rivers, citing the breakdown of governance as a result of the war of attrition between Governor Siminalayi Fubara...
Coalition Talks Face Hurdles As Atiku’s Bid, Zoning Threaten Negotiations
As the move to form a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027 intensifies, Sunday PUNCH has learnt that the ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and zoning dispute are stalling negotiations among political leaders. A reliable source involved in the coalition discussions revealed that the camps of 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi...
Governor Otti To Revisit Agreement With Abia Pensioners
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has expressed his willingness to re-evaluate the agreement between his administration and pensioners in the state, despite his previous strong stance against their leadership, ABN TV reports. The governor made this known during a church service at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Umuahia Chapel, held to celebrate the 80th birthday of Senator Chris Adighije. Speaking...
