Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on Saturday formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, pledging to pursue what he described as a “New Nigeria” anchored on national unity, economic reform and institutional rebuilding. Speaking at the party’s convention in Abuja, Obi expressed gratitude to party leaders and delegates, outlined his policy priorities across security, health, education, agriculture, power and governance reform, and...

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has ratified former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was taken at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. At the event, Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central, moved the motion for Obi’s ratification, while former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege seconded it. Obi had earlier picked the party’s presidential nomination and expression of interest forms on 17...

Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has publicly rejected the outcome of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in Abuja, describing the exercise as a “predetermined outcome dressed in procedural formalities.” In a strongly worded statement issued after the primaries, Yesufu insisted she “did not quit” the race and “stayed to the end”, while also ruling out any legal challenge to the process. “I did not quit, I did not drop out of the race. I stayed...

Pressure is mounting on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to secure the release of dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, as the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding urgent action. The rights group warned on Saturday that any further delay in rescuing the victims would call into question the Federal Government’s constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property. The pupils and their teachers were seized on May...

Following his emergence as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar delivered an acceptance speech addressing party unity, Nigeria’s political climate, and his policy priorities ahead of the next general elections. In the speech, Atiku expressed gratitude to party members, described the ADC as a platform where “democracy is alive and well”, and called for unity among party stakeholders, including his co-contestants. He also criticised the ruling government over...