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  • Ibiyeomie Warns Nigerians Against “Wrong Vote” in 2027, Predicts Dollar Could Hit ₦2,000

    Founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has urged Nigerians to prioritise visionary leadership ahead of future elections, warning that poor political choices could worsen the country’s economic situation.

    The cleric made the remarks during a recent message to members, where he referenced the depreciation of the naira and growing economic hardship across the country.

    Ibiyeomie Speaks On Nigeria’s Economy

    According to him, Nigeria’s economic challenges have deepened over the years, with the value of the naira falling sharply compared to previous years.

    He warned that if Nigerians repeat what he described as wrong leadership choices in future elections, the exchange rate could deteriorate further.

    “Naira was 100 and something 7 years ago. Now it’s 610. If you make mistake it will be 2000,” he said.

    The pastor urged citizens to focus less on political parties and more on individuals with practical plans and clear visions for national development.

    Criticism Of Politicians

    Ibiyeomie also criticised politicians who frequently switch political parties, alleging that many are motivated by personal interests rather than service to the people.

    According to him, some politicians only defect when they fail to secure appointments or political advantages within their parties.

    “Once this party doesn’t favour them, they jump to another party,” he said.

    The cleric argued that such political behaviour weakens public trust and contributes to instability within the political system.

    Warning Against Vote Buying

    The pastor further condemned vote buying and financial inducement during elections, urging Nigerians not to trade their future for temporary benefits.

    Referencing the biblical story of Esau, he warned against sacrificing long-term national progress for short-term financial gains.

    “If you collect money you are Esau. Esau sold his birthright for a morsel of meal,” he stated.

    He maintained that leadership decisions should be guided by integrity, vision, and what he described as divine direction rather than monetary influence.

    “I’m Not Campaigning”

    Ibiyeomie clarified that he was not campaigning for any political party or candidate, insisting that his comments were based on concern for the country’s future.

    According to him, his responsibility as a preacher includes speaking honestly about national issues affecting citizens.

    “I’m not campaigning, I don’t have any party. I’m a preacher, but I must tell you the truth,” he said.

    His comments have since generated reactions online, with many Nigerians debating the role of religious leaders in political discussions and national development.

  • Atiku Visits Amaechi After Winning ADC Presidential Ticket

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi at his Abuja residence, hours after emerging as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election.

    Atiku was accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, and other party leaders during the visit.

    Visit Comes After ADC Primary Victory

    The meeting followed the conclusion of the ADC presidential primary held at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, where Atiku defeated Amaechi and former banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen to secure the party’s ticket.

    According to results announced by the party, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes, while Amaechi secured 504,117 votes and Hayatu-Deen received 177,120 votes.

    Former Senate President David Mark, who currently leads the party, later presented the ADC flag to Atiku after his victory was confirmed.

    ADC Rejects Consensus Arrangement

    The ADC had earlier adopted the direct primary option after the three aspirants reportedly declined calls for a consensus candidate ahead of the exercise.

    The primary election attracted attention amid ongoing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.

    Despite the contest, Atiku’s visit to Amaechi appeared to signal efforts toward unity within the opposition party after the primary process.

    Atiku Speaks On Meeting

    In a post shared on his X handle after the visit, Atiku disclosed that both leaders discussed the current challenges facing the country, including insecurity and economic hardship.

    “This afternoon, I visited my brother and compatriot, former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence,” Atiku wrote.

    “Beyond the warmth and camaraderie, we had deep and honest conversations about the troubling state of our nation, the growing economic pain, insecurity, and the urgent responsibility on patriotic Nigerians to continue engaging in the search for solutions that can rescue our country from drift and despair.”

    Birthday Banter And Arsenal Joke

    Atiku also revealed that he used the opportunity to celebrate Amaechi’s birthday and joked about Arsenal’s recent success.

    “I also felicitated with him on the occasion of his birthday yesterday and teased that Arsenal’s historic triumph could not have arrived at a better time. Chief Amaechi, a thoroughly well-loaded Gunner, took the banter in very good spirits,” he added.

    The former vice president further joked that Amaechi apologised for not preparing Fisherman Soup before the visit.

    The development comes as opposition parties intensify consultations and coalition talks ahead of the 2027 presidential election in Nigeria.

  • NDC Confirms May 29 Primaries Nationwide Amid Eid Holiday Disruptions

    The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed that its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and State Assembly primaries will hold nationwide on Friday, May 29, 2026, despite logistical disruptions caused by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays.

    The party disclosed this in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Moses Cleopas, and National Secretary, Barr. Ikenna Enekweizu, following concerns over movement challenges affecting aspirants and party officials across the country.

    NDC Explains Eid Holiday Adjustments

    According to the statement, the party’s original timetable for May 28 and 29 remains valid, but transportation difficulties and limited flight availability disrupted the movement of aspirants and screening committee members after the screening exercise in Abuja.

    The party said May 28 would now be used for arrivals, consultations, INEC documentation, meetings with security agencies and stakeholder engagements across various states ahead of the primaries.

    “Consequently, the party has decided that May 28 should be used for arrivals, documentation with INEC and security agencies, consultative meetings, and other preparations, while the actual primaries will now hold on May 29,” the statement read.

    Party Warns Against Unauthorized Activities

    The NDC stressed that no agency of government, including the police, INEC, Department of State Services (DSS) or any other institution, is expected to participate in activities scheduled for May 28 outside official consultations.

    The party warned that any engagement outside the approved guidelines would be regarded as illegal and unauthorized.

    “No agencies of the state, viz., police, INEC, DSS, etc., are to play any role in the programs and meetings of May 28. Any activities carried out outside these guidelines would be unauthorized and deemed illegal,” the statement added.

    Order Of Primaries Announced

    The party also released the sequence for the nationwide exercise scheduled for May 29.

    According to the NDC, the process will begin with the presidential affirmation, followed by National Assembly primaries and affirmations, State Assembly primaries and affirmations, before concluding with governorship primaries and affirmations.

    It added that all results from across the states would be forwarded to the National Headquarters, where the National Working Committee (NWC) would officially announce the final outcomes.

    The party insisted that no state executive or electoral committee has the authority to independently declare results.

    “We call for understanding and urge all participants to conduct themselves responsibly, as the party has zero tolerance for violence, disorderly conduct, and hooliganism,” the statement noted.

    Electoral Committees Released

    The NDC also unveiled members of its electoral committees assigned to oversee the nationwide primaries across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

    Among those appointed are Professor Osita Ogbu for Anambra State, Dr. Osusu Osusu for Rivers State, Chief Barnabas Ejisi for the FCT, Dr. Peter Onigah for Ebonyi State, and Alhaji Sidi Abdul Bomi for Lagos State.

    Others include Dr. Kebiru Umoru for Delta State, Barr. Fredrick Owotorufa for Edo State, Comrade Babatunde Ali for Imo State, Dr. Clement Agiangie for Akwa Ibom State, and Mainasara Sani Abubakar for Kano State.

    The party said the constitution of the committees reflects its commitment to credible and transparent primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    The latest development comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 elections amid growing political realignments and internal consultations across the country.

  • Atiku Defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen to Clinch ADC Presidential Ticket for 2027

    Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election.

    Atiku was declared winner late Wednesday night in Abuja after the conclusion of the party’s presidential primary collation process.

    Atiku Defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen

    The results were announced by the chairman of the ADC Presidential Primary Electoral Committee, Tunde Ogbeha.

    According to the official figures released, Atiku polled 1,846,370 votes to defeat former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, who secured 504,117 votes.

    Economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen came third with 177,120 votes.

    Ogbeha declared Atiku winner after the two-day collation exercise concluded in Abuja.

    Rivals Reject Outcome

    Despite the announcement, both Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen reportedly rejected the outcome of the primary election and the collation process.

    The details surrounding their objections were not immediately disclosed at the time of filing this report.

    The primary comes after weeks of consultations, negotiations and political realignments within opposition circles ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

    Atiku Makes History Again

    The victory marks the fourth time Atiku will emerge as a presidential candidate in Nigeria’s political history.

    The former vice president previously contested presidential elections under different political platforms, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    His emergence is expected to shape fresh conversations within the opposition coalition as political activities ahead of 2027 continue to gather momentum.

  • Kunle Remi Laments Rising Insecurity, Says Nigerians Must Not Become Numb To Suffering

    Popular Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has expressed concern over the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, urging citizens not to become emotionally desensitised to the pain and suffering affecting many families.

    The actor shared the emotional message online while reflecting on the growing number of displaced children, parents and communities affected by violence.

    Kunle Remi Speaks On Human Suffering

    According to the movie star, many children are currently forced to sleep in forests under difficult and frightening conditions due to insecurity.

    He also spoke about mothers struggling helplessly to protect their children while families continue to live in fear.

    “As you go to bed tonight, remember there are children sleeping in forests… imagine the cold, the bugs, the fear, the discomfort,” he wrote.

    “Remember there is a mother holding her baby, helpless. Parents praying for safety. Schools living in fear.”

    Questions Ongoing Political Campaigns

    Kunle Remi also questioned why political campaigns and election activities continue normally despite the tragedies happening in different parts of the country.

    The actor criticised what he described as society’s tendency to quickly move on from painful incidents without sustained empathy for victims.

    “And somehow, in the middle of all this… election campaigns and preparations still continue. Bloggers are posting election like everything is normal,” he added.

    ‘May We Never Stop Feeling Compassion’

    The actor concluded by warning Nigerians against becoming emotionally numb to violence and suffering.

    “May we never become so used to tragedy that we stop feeling it,” he stated.

    His comments have since generated reactions online, with many Nigerians agreeing that insecurity and humanitarian suffering deserve more attention and empathy from both leaders and citizens.

  • Ned Nwoko Cries Out After APC Primary Defeat in Delta North, Alleges Broken ‘Automatic Ticket’ Promise

    Senator Ned Nwoko has expressed disappointment following his defeat in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North senatorial primary, alleging that he was earlier promised an automatic ticket before joining the party.

    The primary election was won by former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, who polled 113,309 votes. Nwoko reportedly scored 2,612 votes, while Maryam Ali polled 40 votes.

    Nwoko Rejects Result, Alleges Irregularities

    Reacting to the outcome, Nwoko dismissed the result, insisting that the process was flawed and did not reflect internal agreements he believed were in place before he joined the APC.

    He claimed there were assurances of a power-sharing arrangement within the party structure, including the dissolution of the state executive and strategic nominations to accommodate new entrants.

    According to him, those agreements were not honoured.

    ‘I Was Promised Automatic Ticket’ — Nwoko

    Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, the senator alleged that he was promised an automatic ticket prior to joining the APC.

    “I certainly was told before I came into the party that there would be automatic ticket for me,” he said.

    He added that he would not have left his previous political platform without assurances of a secured political position.

    Nwoko also alleged that the party leadership later required him to participate in a competitive primary, contrary to earlier expectations.

    Claims of Victory in Wards

    Despite the official results, the senator maintained that he had evidence of strong performance across multiple wards.

    “We won in 98 wards,” he claimed, insisting that discrepancies existed in the collation process.

    He further argued that the result announced in favour of Okowa did not reflect the true outcome of the exercise.

    Political Tensions Deepen in Delta APC

    The development highlights growing tensions within the APC in Delta State as key political figures continue to dispute the conduct and outcome of internal primaries ahead of future elections.

  • Adeleke Endorses Tinubu for 2027, Says ‘He Is Our Father, Leader’

    Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has openly endorsed President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the president as “our father and leader” while praising ongoing federal projects in the state.

    Adeleke made the declaration after inspecting ongoing construction work on the Ibadan-Ile Ife-Ilesa expressway, where he commended the Federal Government for the pace and quality of work on the road project.

    Adeleke Backs Tinubu

    Speaking during the inspection, the governor said his support for Tinubu was both a moral and development-driven decision that would benefit Osun State and the Yoruba people.

    “As governor of the ancestral birthplace of Mr President, how can I have my own in the saddle and think twice before embracing him?” Adeleke said.

    He described Tinubu as “our own son, father, and leader,” adding that he and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu were privileged to witness a Yoruba leader occupying Nigeria’s highest office.

    Praise for Federal Projects

    Adeleke stated that the reconstruction of the Ibadan-Ile Ife-Ilesa road would improve connectivity across major Osun communities and support economic activities in the region.

    The governor also praised Tinubu for approving other road projects, including the Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo and Gbongan-Akoda highways.

    According to him, his administration has equally invested heavily in infrastructure since assuming office in 2022, including the renovation of several federal roads and reconstruction of more than 300 kilometres of state roads.

    He expressed optimism that the Federal Government would compensate Osun State for roads rehabilitated by the state government.

    Comments on Democracy

    Adeleke further stated that his administration remained committed to free and fair elections in Osun State, while commending Tinubu for supporting democratic values.

    “On August 15, democracy will win alongside God and the people,” he said.

    “The President has consistently advocated for free and fair elections.”

    The governor added that all lawful means would be deployed to guarantee credible elections in the state.

    His endorsement comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections and is expected to generate fresh reactions across Nigeria’s political space.

  • INEC Appeals Court Judgment Nullifying 2027 Election Guidelines

    The Independent National Electoral Commission has approached the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to challenge a Federal High Court judgment that nullified part of its guidelines for the 2027 general election.

    INEC is specifically seeking to overturn the ruling which voided its directive requiring political parties to submit membership registers and databases by May 10, 2026.

    Court Ruled Against INEC Guidelines

    Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja had last week ruled that INEC lacked the legal authority to impose deadlines outside what is already provided under the Electoral Act 2026.

    The judgment followed a suit filed by the Youth Party challenging the legality of the commission’s directive.

    According to the court, Section 29(1) of the Electoral Act gives political parties up to 120 days before an election to submit candidate particulars, adding that INEC could not shorten the timeline through administrative guidelines.

    INEC Heads To Appeal Court

    In a notice of appeal dated May 25, 2026, INEC, through its lawyer, Alex Izinyon, asked the appellate court to set aside the judgment.

    The electoral commission also requested an order staying the execution of the Federal High Court ruling pending the determination of the appeal.

    The legal dispute is expected to shape preparations and timelines ahead of the 2027 general election as political parties and electoral stakeholders monitor the outcome closely.

  • Full List Of Tinubu’s Nearly 11 Million Votes In APC Presidential Primary Across States

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has recorded a sweeping nationwide victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary, amassing nearly 11 million votes across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

    The results, collated from ward-level voting across the country, show a wide margin of dominance for the president, reinforcing his stronghold within the ruling party.

    Below is the full breakdown of votes across states:

    1. Lagos – 814,988
    2. Adamawa – 644,149
    3. Kaduna – 618,914
    4. Imo – 582,960
    5. Kano – 500,852
    6. Katsina – 467,003
    7. Gombe – 450,517
    8. Borno – 414,988
    9. Delta – 407,646
    10. Akwa Ibom – 389,197
    11. Enugu – 383,382
    12. Benue – 374,787
    13. Ogun – 322,485
    14. Zamfara – 321,579
    15. Kwara – 310,990
    16. Sokoto – 301,000
    17. Kebbi – 292,972
    18. Nasarawa – 285,436
    19. Rivers – 280,082
    20. Yobe – 253,804
    21. Plateau – 241,720
    22. Bayelsa – 227,192
    23. Ebonyi – 207,579
    24. Jigawa – 206,520
    25. Kogi – 197,370
    26. Taraba – 183,698
    27. Ondo – 181,996
    28. Niger – 175,487
    29. Abia – 161,005
    30. Bauchi – 156,541
    31. Oyo – 142,754
    32. Edo – 121,098
    33. Cross River – 113,911
    34. Osun – 100,888
    35. Ekiti – 85,340
    36. Anambra – 43,034
    37. FCT – 36,103

    The exercise, according to party officials, reflects a strong endorsement of Tinubu’s leadership and the Renewed Hope agenda ahead of future electoral contests.

  • Ethnicity Debate Sparks Reactions as Lady Claims Nigeria Would React Differently Under Igbo President

    A Nigerian lady has stirred fresh controversy online after alleging that public reaction to the country’s insecurity crisis would have been far louder if a president from the South-East region was currently in office.

    Her comments, made during an online discussion on national leadership and security challenges, have since triggered heated conversations across social media platforms.

    “Reaction Would Have Been Different”

    In the viral remarks, she argued that religious leaders and influential voices in the country would not remain silent if the presidency were occupied by an Igbo politician under the same security conditions.

    She insisted that protests and public condemnation would have been more intense if the situation involved a leader from that region.

    “If it was an Igbo man that was the president of the country and the country was facing this level of insecurity we have now, Nigerians would have flooded the streets with protest. Pastors and Daddy G.Os would have been calling him names from the pulpit, but now all of them have gone mute and silent. Everybody knows what they are doing,” she said.

    Social Media Division

    Her statement immediately sparked mixed reactions online, with users split over her claims.

    While some agreed that ethnic and political bias often shape public criticism of leaders, others argued that insecurity in Nigeria has remained a national issue affecting multiple administrations regardless of region.

    The debate quickly widened into broader conversations about leadership accountability, ethnic representation, and how Nigerians respond to government failures.

    Recurring National Conversation

    Similar arguments have surfaced repeatedly during different administrations, especially when issues of insecurity, economic hardship, and governance challenges intensify.

    Observers say such discussions often reflect deeper tensions around trust in leadership and national unity.

    As of the time of filing this report, the lady’s identity had not been confirmed, and there has been no official response from any government or religious body regarding the comments.