Politics

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, issued the warning on Thursday in Abuja during her first formal engagement with members of the Diplomatic Corps since her appointment.

The forum, in a statement by its Chairman, Elder Sunday Oibe, urged the President to reverse the latest petrol price increase, saying it came at a time when millions of Nigerians were already struggling with rising food prices, transportation costs and other basic household expenses.

The affected politicians are Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, who is seeking to represent Agege Constituency I, and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo, an aspirant for Agege Constituency II.

The group’s position followed reports that the party’s state Chairman, Aliyu Bello, was planning to organise a protest against Al-Makura over alleged attempts to encourage members of the ruling party to defect to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has told Nigerians to accept part of the blame for the poor leadership and governance they routinely complain about.

Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has visited former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, in a development that has generated fresh political interest as parties and political actors intensify preparations and consultations ahead of the 2027 general election.

The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 to the Houses of Assembly of the 36 states for consideration and approval.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed how President Bola Tinubu pressed ahead with his 2023 presidential ambition despite opposition from a majority of northern governors, saying only six of the region’s 19 governors supported his bid.

INEC’s Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, clarified the situation following questions raised by the Obidient Movement over the Chairman’s whereabouts.

The judgement effectively affirmed Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe as the National Chairman of the SDP and represents another major development in the legal battle over the control of the opposition party.