The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the planned coalition by some political heavyweights, including ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, saying it is bound to fail.
Wike said this on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) and other roads in the Katampe district of the nation’s capital.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration is commissioning the Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road 1 (Nnamdi Azikiwe Way) to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) and other roads in the Katampe district of the nation’s capital.
President Bola Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, were part of the dignitaries at the event.
Watch the event below:
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has dismissed claims that Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term during the president’s recent visit to the state.
Speaking on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television breakfast programme, Ezeokenwa insisted that such interpretations are false and misrepresent what transpired during the presidential visit.
He maintained that Governor Soludo, who also serves as the national leader of APGA, merely welcomed the president and advocated for a unified progressive front to rebuild Nigeria.
“There is a wrong impression of the President’s visit to Anambra. It is wrong to say that Governor Soludo has endorsed President Tinubu’s second term in office. I was present during the President’s visit, and I listened to the Governor’s statement,” Ezeokenwa said.
He explained that the governor used the opportunity to invite the president into a national dialogue among ideologically progressive political parties working together for the country’s good, not to declare support for any undeclared 2027 candidacy.
READ ALSO [2027] Planned Coalition To Unseat Tinubu Bound To Fail, Says Wike
“What the Governor did was to call on the President as one of the leaders and a member of one of the progressive parties. Because we are trying as much as possible to see how we can make Nigeria work,” he said.
According to Ezeokenwa, Soludo’s comments were made within the framework of his policy blueprint, which encourages cooperation between all parties that share progressive values, regardless of political differences.
He further clarified that APGA has not yet taken any position on the 2027 presidential election, nor has President Tinubu declared his intention to seek re-election.
According to him, additionally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to release a timetable for the next presidential contest.
“It is the decision of APGA to determine whether we’re going to have a candidate for the presidency next year or not. And Mr. President is yet to declare whether he is running for another term in office,” Ezeokenwa noted.
A Magistrate Court sitting in Bolade Oshodi on Tuesday remanded 34 persons in prison custody till July 22, 2025 for engaging in street trading along the median of the Alaba Rago, Ojo, on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
The arraigned persons made up of 32 males and two females were arrested over the weekend in an operation by the operatives of the Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to clear the median of the Alaba Rago Ojo Road which has been taken over by different traders who erected illegal structures.
Some of those arrested include suspected miscreants who slept in makeshift sheds erected on the median to perpetrate crime in that area.
READ ALSO: Death Toll In Sokoto Explosion Rises To Eight
While speaking on the development, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reiterated the resolve of the present administration to enforce the law on all those who exhibit deviant behaviours.
The Taraba State Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger State following the recent devastating flood in the Mokwa Local Government Area of the state.
The delegation led by the Senator representing Taraba Central, Manu Haruna, visited the Niger State Government House in Minna on Tuesday to commiserate with Governor Umaru Bago over the tragedy, which has been described as both a monumental loss and a national disaster.
During the visit, Senator Haruna conveyed the deep sympathies of the Taraba State Government, stating that the government shared in the grief of the people of Niger State, particularly those directly affected by the flood.
“As a sister state, we are deeply saddened by the unfortunate incident in Mokwa. It is not just a loss to Niger State, but to the entire nation,” the Senator said.
He announced a donation of ₦50 million on behalf of the Taraba State Government as support for victims of the disaster.
READ ALSO: Zulum Donates ₦300m To Mokwa Flood Victims
In his response, Governor Bago expressed profound gratitude to the government and people of Taraba State for their solidarity and generous contribution during what he described as a challenging time for the state.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has donated the sum of ₦300 million to victims of the recent flood disaster in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
Zulum announced the donation on Tuesday when he led a delegation from Borno State on a condolence visit to Government House, Minna, to commiserate with the government and people of Niger State over the devastating flood that killed over 200 persons and displaced thousands in the North-Central state.
He said the donation was to support and complement the efforts of the Niger State Government in response to the disaster, which claimed lives and destroyed homes, farmlands, and sources of livelihood.
“It is time for subnational governments to work collectively to mitigate the impact of climate change, which is contributing to these disasters,” Zulum stated.
He also urged the Federal Government to establish a comprehensive mechanism to address the recurring challenge of flooding and other climate-related issues.
In his response, Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, expressed deep appreciation to Zulum for the visit and the generous donation, describing it as timely and a true demonstration of solidarity and brotherhood.
Bago acknowledged the shared history and values between Borno and Niger states, applauding Zulum’s commitment, resilience, and compassion, which he said continue to inspire other leaders.
He assured his brother governor that the donated funds will be properly utilised to provide relief to the affected communities and support ongoing resettlement and advocacy efforts.