The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed allegations by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that it granted the African Democratic Congress’ rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity…

…Osita added. He also urged President Tinubu to delegate more responsibilities to Vice President Kashim Shettima, particularly in the areas of economic management and national security. Citing a recent report by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, which warned that rising prices of essential goods could worsen poverty…

…a breaking news story saying that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had officially renominated Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election. The story was a pleasant surprise for me because I had earlier decided I was going to write about the same issue for my column this week under the title “Tin…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his re-nomination as the APC vice-presidential candidate for 2027. In a statement on Sunday, Tajudeen described the re-nomination as recognition of Shettima’s competence, merit and unwavering loyalty to Presiden…

…and the National Economic Council, comprising the 36 state governors and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, have endorsed the establishment of a state police. Once the constitutional amendment secures the required approval from the states, the National Assembly will amend the Police Act, 2020, to provide the le…

…to due process. “With the successful upload of particulars of all its Presidential, Vice Presidential, Senate, and House of Representatives candidates on the INEC Candidate Nomination Portal, APC has, again, demonstrated its leadership and superior organisational capacity, discipline, and solid commitment to due proces…

…(WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. The former vice president warned that the policy could deny millions of Nigerian children access to education, describing it as an additional financial burden on families already struggling with the country’s economic challenges. He also condemne…

…Media confirmed that Nalumango, the crew and all passengers were safe."Her Honour, the Vice President, and all passengers and crew are safe and well. As a standard precaution, she was taken to a nearby medical facility for a routine check and has since been discharged. The Vice President is in good health," the ministr…

…"The defendants allegedly planned to murd£r the President of the United States, Vice President of the United States, other federal officials, the Prime Minister of Israel, Elon Musk and "other high value targets" at UFC Freedom 250," the Department of Justice said in a statement. The group allegedly used Signal, Simple…

…him with past statements and video clips from his time as spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign. During the interview, Hasan questioned Bwala about his previous criticisms of Tinubu and his subsequent decision to support the president. Clips from the exchange later went viral on…

…Adidas shares same view "It's hard to overstate this," said Chris Murphy, senior vice president of brand marketing at Adidas. "It's massive." Why the World Cup matters even more for Nike The tournament carries added significance for Nike, which has been working to revive sales after a difficult period. The American spo…

…to Peter Obi - Atiku warns Tinubu and Federal Government Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the federal government, declaring that nothing must happen to Peter Obi, the presidential candid…

…anti-graft probe. The development has triggered fierce political fireworks, with former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, blasting President Tinubu's directive to the ICPC, arguing that the Presidency cannot act as "judge and jury" in a monumental scandal where its own top offici…

…construction of the refinery this year. Speaking to Reuters, Dangote Industries' Vice President for Oil and Gas, Devakumar Edwin, said the company had made significant progress on the project. "The site has been selected, soil tests are underway, and design and engineering work has commenced. Kenya was the choice from…

…asset manager said in an email to The PUNCH on Monday. Speaking at the event, Senior Vice President and Chief Corporate Services Officer at IHS Nigeria, Dapo Otunla, said the programme fulfilled a commitment the company made when it launched the initiative in November 2025 to support the FCT Administration's efforts to…

…of the Tinubu Support Organization (TSO), Hon. Aminu Suleiman, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, saying the North would support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in the interest of equity and fairness. Suleiman said the North had completed eight years in power un…

…and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should shelve his 2027 presidential ambition, insisting that it is still the South’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president. Sheriff stated this on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics To…

…care. Speaking at the briefing, the Chairman of the Nigeria Chapter of WACP and Vice President of the College, Prof. Benjamin Uzochukwu, said Nigeria's health system challenges cannot be solved by restrictive policies but by making local practice more attractive, functional, and sustainable. Prof. Uzochukwu noted that…

…to improve security across the country. Sheriff also dismissed the prospects of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is expected to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, arguing that the presidency should remain in the South for another term. He said Nigeria's political elit…

…International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation and referenced by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, should be subjected to a transparent forensic investigation rather than political exchanges. According to the group, if established, the allegations would represent one of the most significant cases of fisc…

…statistical discrepancy will disappear." Reacting, opposition figures, including Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the National Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of entrenched corruption and called for probe. But Oyedele said the Federal Governme…

Former vice president and the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Morocco on its qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Africa. PUNCH Online reports that Mor…

…campaign trail in February 2023, she famously admitted having begged the wife of now Vice President Kashim Shettima for money. But then, three months later, just days before her husband took the oath of office, she declared her family to be rich and not requiring the resources of the state. And she is, according to her…

US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday slammed those who criticize America’s “imperfections” in a lengthy July Fourth address from the deck of an amphibious assault ship in New York. Vance’s speech came as dozens of tall ships from more than 20 countries sailed into New York harbor to celebrate the 250th anniversary of…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for an immediate investigation into what he described as alleged off-budget public expenditure amounting to about ₦8.8 trillion, following findings contained in the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV consultation on Nigeria. In a statement posted on his v…