Nollywood Loses Veteran Actor, Patrick Okoye To The Cold Hands Of Death

May 29, 2026

By Akinwale Kasali

Less than three weeks after the demise of popular Nollywood Actor, Alexx Ekubo, the make-believe industry has again lost one of its Veteran Actors, Patrick Okoye.

The actor with the moniker, ‘Energy’, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, May 28th, 2026.

In a statement released by the Head of the Department of Theatre and Film Studies at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, signed by Dr. Nkemakonam Aniukwu, Head of Department, the University Community confirmed the passing of the actor.

The Institution expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate development, describing the late actor and lecturer as a vibrant personality, a respected figure in Nollywood, an exceptional teacher, and a mentor who impacted many lives through his contributions to the entertainment industry and academics.

It also noted that his death came as a painful shock to colleagues, students, friends, and everyone who knew him, stressing that his sudden demise has left a huge void that would be difficult to fill.

Aniukwu, however, prayed for the peaceful repose of the late actor’s soul and asked God to grant the family strength to bear the irreparable loss, and also comfort his loved ones, and the entire University Community during this difficult period.

The late actor was widely recognised for his contributions to Nollywood and his dedication to teaching and mentoring young talents in theatre and film studies.

Gwarzo, Gov Yusuf’s Fmr. Deputy, Clinches Kano NDC Guber. Ticket

Suleiman Anyalewechi

May 29, 2026

Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo - Kano Deputy Governor

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Immediate past Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulssalam Gwarzo, has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress’ Governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.

Gwarzo who escaped impeachment by the whiskers had, a couple of months back, resigned his position as Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf’s Deputy, in the wake of the realignment processes that swept through Kano.

The realignment had seen Governor Yusuf’s erstwhile protege of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ,the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement , originally elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP , switch allegiance to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC.

But Gwarzo’s refusal to join him in jumping ship triggered moves by the Governor Yusuf’s controlled State House of Assembly to impeach him.

The former Deputy Governor, alongside a handful of other Government appointees, had, instead, opted to stick with Senator Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement.

However, Gwarzo’s resignation was to put paid to the impeachment proceedings.

Gwarzo’s emergence as the NDC candidat, was contained in a statement on Friday, May 29, 2026, by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Shuaibu.

According to the statement, Gwarzo, together with other candidates will be formally adopted and affirmed at the party’s scheduled ceremony later on the day.( Friday) .

Shuaibu emphasized that the event will feature the affirmation of NDC’s candidates for both the State and National Assembly, Governorship, and presidential elections.

The emergence of Gwarzo as Kano State NDC gubernatorial candidate will come as a huge surprise to not a few plaudits and observers who had expected Dr Nasir Gawuna, the 2023 APC Governorship candidate to clinch the trophy.

Gawuna, who served as deputy to Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the immediate past Governor of the State between 2015 and 2023, had brushed aside a last minute effort by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dissuade him from defecting to first ADC ,and later NDC in deference to Kwankwaso.

Atiku On Visit To Amaechi: “I Had Conversations About Troubling State Of Our Nation

Ayodele Oni

May 29, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

After his victory as the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the just concluded primary election, former Vice President Abubakar Atiku has kicked off a process of reconciliation.

He began on Thursday with a visit to former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, who contested with him at his Abuja residence, and came a distant second.

He also went ahead to release details

of the meeting in his social media handle.

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

Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election after defeating Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen .

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

The party leadership, led by former Senate President David Mark, subsequently presented the ADC flag to Atiku after his victory was declared.

The ADC had adopted the direct primary method after the three aspirants declined calls for a consensus arrangement ahead of the exercise.

Speaking after the announcement of the results, Atiku appealed to aggrieved members and aspirants to unite behind the party.

“I therefore appeal to all those who feel aggrieved to come back to our party and close ranks with the rest of us,” he said.

The former vice president also directly appealed to Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen to work with him ahead of the general election.

“In particular, I invite Chief Rotimi Amaechi and Alhaji Muhammad Hayatu-Deen to join me in this fight to save our democracy and our country,” Atiku stated.

He stressed that the outcome of the primary should not divide the party.

“As I said previously, there are no winners and no losers. Our people look up to us for leadership, and I am ready to lead,” he added.

Atiku further pledged to work with all stakeholders to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections.

“I shall work with you all to continue to build our party. I will campaign with you and, if Nigeria’s leaders demand it, govern with you to build a country that works for all of us,” he said.

However, both Amaechi and Hayatu-Deen reportedly rejected the outcome of the primary, alleging irregularities in the voting process. Hayatu-Deen also said he would not attend the announcement of the results.

Following the visit, Atiku took to his social media handles to reveal details of the meeting.

According to him, the visit served as a means of “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.”

“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.

“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 of patriotic Nigerians to continue engaging in the search for solutions that can rescue our country from drift and despair.

“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.

“In true Rivers hospitality, he apologized for not having enough time to prepare Fisherman Soup, a delicacy I have now been promised on our return for the second leg -AA”

Wike Restricts Usage Of Hotels, Public Buildings in Abuja

Ayodele Oni

May 29, 2026

Nyesom Wike. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,

By Ayodele Oni

In what political observers see as part of measures to stifle opposition, especially rival groups within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed that only recognized political parties will be allowed usage of hotels and public buildings in the Federal Capital.

FCTA has, therefore, warned owners of Event Centres, Hotels and other public buildings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to stop offering their facilities for use by illegal organizations.

The FCTA noted that allocations of lands in the FCT are strictly to carry out lawful activities, adding that “going forward, title documents of any event center, hotel or public building that is used for the gathering of illegal organizations will be revoked.”

This was contained in a statement on Friday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

The statement reads: “In view of the need to further ensure the security of lives and properties in the FCT and sustain the efforts of security agencies in this regard, usage of Event Centres, Hotels and other public buildings will now be closely monitored.

“This is aimed at ensuring that they are not used by illegal organizations for gatherings capable of disrupting the peace of the nation’s capital.

“Owners of these facilities are therefore urged to take cognizance of the legality of organizations seeking to use their facilities and the purpose before letting them out.

“For instance, in this political season, owners of Event Centres and Hotels in particular must ensure that they only deal with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recognised leadership of political parties in respect of the use of their facilities, and proper records of transactions must be kept.

“Failure to comply with this directive will result to revocation of the title documents of such properties.”

LP Celebrates Gov. Alex Otti On 3rd Anniversary In Office

The Source

May 29, 2026

The Labour Party has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Gov. Alex Chioma Otti, on his third anniversary in office.

A congratulatory message signed by the Party’s National Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, said

“Governor Otti remains the finest outcome of the party’s 2023 electoral outing, and in the last three years, he has continued to demonstrate that the Labour Party truly governs with a difference.”

The party acknowledged the Governor’s acclaimed steller performance and added:

“His outstanding performance in office, widely acknowledged by several rating organisations across the country, has earned him the reputation of being Nigeria’s best performing governor. As a party, we are proud that the nation’s most impactful governor today is a product of the Labour Party.

“As the 2027 general elections gradually approach, we are confident that the good people of Abia State will reward his remarkable leadership, bold reforms and transformative strides across critical sectors of the state economy.

“The party is particularly delighted that despite distractions and needless opposition from individuals and forces that held Abia State hostage for over two decades before his rescue mission, Governor Otti has remained focused, resolute and committed to delivering purposeful governance to the people.

“We congratulate him on this milestone and wish him greater success in his continued service to the people of Abia State.

“Otti is Labour Party’s lone Governor, but he has done so well in office that Abians from across political parties, have assured him of a well deserved reelection in office.”

Nigeria Has Stabilised, Is Moving Forward Again – Tinubu On 3rd Anniversary Of Administration (Full Speech)

Ayodele Oni

May 29, 2026

By Ayodele Oni

With several school children and individuals languishing in kidnappers den in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has assured that the armed forces have intensified efforts against terrorism.

In a statement on Friday to Mark the third anniversary of the administration, Tinubu maintained that “Security remains central to our national mission and to the creation of a virile and prosperous society.

“Our Armed Forces and security agencies have intensified operations against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, oil thieves, and criminal networks.

“While challenges remain, many communities and highways are becoming safer and more economically active.

“We continue investing in intelligence, surveillance, logistics, technology, and inter-agency coordination.

“We are improving the capabilities of our armed forces and security agencies, and reclaiming the authority of the Nigerian state wherever criminality threatens peace and order.

“While we continue to confront the challenges head-on, progress is being made. I want to assure you that this government will not relent until every Nigerian can live, work, travel, and dream in safety.

On hardship occasioned by sudden stoppage of Subsidy on petrol, the president reiterated that the nation would have drifted toward fiscal breakdown, worsening poverty, and severe economic uncertainty, had the decision not implemented.

“When this administration assumed office, our nation faced profound economic and structural difficulties.

“Mounting fiscal pressures, unsustainable fuel subsidies, declining revenues, exchange-rate distortions, rising debt-servicing costs, insecurity in several parts of the country, energy supply constraints, and declining public confidence in institutions all threatened our progress.

“At the height of the subsidy regime, Nigeria was spending as much as ₦18.4 billion daily to sustain petrol subsidies—over ₦4 trillion in 2022 alone—resources that could have been invested in roads, healthcare, education, housing, and critical infrastructure.

“Multiple exchange rate windows and forex arbitrage created massive distortions, with Nigeria losing more than ₦8 trillion over three years to rent-seeking and speculative practices.

“The situation demanded urgent and courageous action. Difficult but necessary decisions had to be taken to stabilise the economy and prevent a deeper national crisis.

“The easy choices would have been politically convenient. But leadership demands courage, especially when the right decisions are difficult.

“Had we refused to act, our nation would have drifted toward fiscal breakdown, worsening poverty, and severe economic uncertainty.

“Together, we chose reform over ruin and decisiveness over hesitation. We chose long-term national recovery over short-term comfort.

“These decisions came with sacrifice. The rising cost of living triggered by our measures placed enormous pressure on families, workers, and businesses.

“Young people searching for jobs felt discouraged. Many questioned whether these difficult decisions would lead to a better future.

“I remain deeply conscious of those sacrifices, and I assure you: your sacrifice has not been in vain. And today, I can say with confidence that Nigeria has stabilised and is moving forward again. Across the country, visible progress is taking shape.”

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU (GCFR) ON THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ADMINISTRATION, MAY 29, 2026.

My fellow compatriots,

Three years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility of leading our beloved nation at a defining moment in our history. I accepted that responsibility, fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges before us, but also deeply confident in the resilience and potential of the Nigerian people.

Today, on the occasion of the third anniversary of our administration, I speak to you not only as your President but also as a fellow citizen who understands the sacrifices many families have made in recent years and shares your hopes for a better Nigeria.

When this administration assumed office, our nation faced profound economic and structural difficulties. Mounting fiscal pressures, unsustainable fuel subsidies, declining revenues, exchange-rate distortions, rising debt-servicing costs, insecurity in several parts of the country, energy supply constraints, and declining public confidence in institutions all threatened our progress.

At the height of the subsidy regime, Nigeria was spending as much as ₦18.4 billion daily to sustain petrol subsidies—over ₦4 trillion in 2022 alone—resources that could have been invested in roads, healthcare, education, housing, and critical infrastructure. Multiple exchange rate windows and forex arbitrage created massive distortions, with Nigeria losing more than ₦8 trillion over three years to rent-seeking and speculative practices.

The situation demanded urgent and courageous action. Difficult but necessary decisions had to be taken to stabilise the economy and prevent a deeper national crisis. The easy choices would have been politically convenient. But leadership demands courage, especially when the right decisions are difficult.

Had we refused to act, our nation would have drifted toward fiscal breakdown, worsening poverty, and severe economic uncertainty. Together, we chose reform over ruin and decisiveness over hesitation. We chose long-term national recovery over short-term comfort.

These decisions came with sacrifice. The rising cost of living triggered by our measures placed enormous pressure on families, workers, and businesses. Young people searching for jobs felt discouraged. Many questioned whether these difficult decisions would lead to a better future.

I remain deeply conscious of those sacrifices, and I assure you: your sacrifice has not been in vain. And today, I can say with confidence that Nigeria has stabilised and is moving forward again. Across the country, visible progress is taking shape.

VISIBLE PROGRESS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

Our economy is now more competitive and better positioned for sustainable growth than it was in 2023. Public finances are improving. States and local governments have greater resources to invest in their people. Investor confidence is growing. The stock market is booming, with the All Share Index rising from 53,000 and market capitalisation of N30 Trillion in 2023 to a record All Share Index of 250,000 and market capitalisation of N160 Trillion this year. Companies are declaring record profits and dividends.

Critical infrastructure projects are advancing at an unprecedented scale. Over 2,700 kilometres of highways and major roads are under construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, the Sokoto-Badagry Super Highway, the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road, the East-West Road, and many rural access roads. Significant sections are already completed or nearing completion, improving transportation, reducing travel time, boosting regional trade, and creating thousands of jobs.

Rail modernisation projects are ongoing to improve connectivity, logistics, and economic integration across the federation.

In the oil and gas sector, the reforms we instituted have attracted billions of dollars in fresh investment from the international oil companies that had shunned our country. The $5 billion NLNG Train 7 project is nearing completion to boost LNG production capacity, exports, and dividends.

Domestic gas utilisation is expanding. Local refining capacity has improved our energy security. With large-scale domestic and modular refineries operational, Nigeria is reducing its dependence on imported petroleum products and conserving foreign exchange.

For years, the power sector suffered from debt, underinvestment, and uncertainty, which weakened generation capacity and limited growth. Today, we are confronting those challenges directly.

Our administration is clearing legacy obligations, expanding transmission infrastructure, investing in renewable energy, and strengthening the national grid because no modern economy can grow in darkness. When power improves, businesses expand, industries grow, jobs are created, and families prosper.

We are determined to power Nigeria into a new era of industrial growth and economic opportunity.

EMPOWERING NIGERIANS: AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING

Agricultural interventions have supported millions of farmers by improving seedlings, fertilisers, mechanisation, and irrigation and by expanding access to finance and markets. We are opening new agricultural corridors to create jobs, strengthen supply chains, and reduce pressure on household incomes.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has provided over 1.5 million students with access to higher education, disbursing more than ₦282 billion to ensure that no willing student is denied access due to financial hardship.

Our Renewed Hope Housing Programme, along with that of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), is delivering over 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the FCT, creating over 300,000 jobs and expanding access to affordable housing. Major Renewed Hope Cities in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano are progressing steadily. Our consumer credit initiative, CREDICORP, is opening up new economic opportunities for workers and families.

In healthcare, thousands of primary healthcare centres are being revitalised, while health insurance coverage is expanding for vulnerable Nigerians.

DEEPENING TELECOMS ACCESS AND INVESTMENT

We also took decisive action to stabilise the telecommunications sector, which remains one of the most important drivers of modern economic growth.

After years of severe operational pressures and declining investment, confidence is gradually returning to the sector. Telecom operators are expanding networks, investing in infrastructure, recruiting Nigerian talent, and widening digital access across the country.

A connected Nigeria is a more competitive Nigeria. Digital infrastructure is now essential to commerce, education, innovation, and national productivity.

YOUTH, TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

To our young people, I want you to know this nation believes in you. You are not a problem to be managed. You are the engine of Nigeria’s future. Across technology, manufacturing, creative industries, agriculture, sports, and entrepreneurship, we are expanding opportunities for you to compete and succeed. We are investing in digital skills, technical education, innovation, student financing, and enterprise support because the future must be driven by Nigerian talent, creativity, and productivity.

SECURITY AND NATIONAL UNITY

Security remains central to our national mission and to the creation of a virile and prosperous society. Our Armed Forces and security agencies have intensified operations against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, oil thieves, and criminal networks. While challenges remain, many communities and highways are becoming safer and more economically active. We continue investing in intelligence, surveillance, logistics, technology, and inter-agency coordination. We are improving the capabilities of our armed forces and security agencies, and reclaiming the authority of the Nigerian state wherever criminality threatens peace and order. While we continue to confront the challenges head-on, progress is being made. I want to assure you that this government will not relent until every Nigerian can live, work, travel, and dream in safety.

My fellow Nigerians,

A nation develops when its people can see and touch progress. From highways under construction to rail modernisation and expanded energy investments, our goal remains clear: to build a Nigeria that works for Nigerians.

We have not solved every problem, and we are not yet where we want to be. But the foundation for recovery has been laid. The task before us now is clear: we must ensure that the benefits of reform are felt more directly in the daily lives of ordinary Nigerians.

We shall achieve this task by continuing to ensure that food prices, which have largely come down from their peak in 2023/2024, remain low.

We are also working to reduce transportation costs as operators of commercial trucks, buses, and taxis convert their petrol engines to CNG and switch to electric vehicles. We have also set our sights on creating more opportunities for decent work and enabling enterprise expansion.

A CALL TO NATIONAL PURPOSE

The journey of national renewal is not completed in a single year or a single administration’s tenure. Nations rise when their people remain united in purpose, disciplined in effort, and hopeful about the future.

We must choose hope over despair, unity over division, and nation-building over narrow interests.

But true security and prosperity require that every Nigerian feel included and valued. Nigeria belongs to all of us—no region, faith, or group should feel marginalised or forgotten. Our diversity is a source of strength. Whether Christian or Muslim, North or South, urban or rural, we rise or fall together as one nation under God.

To our youth, workers, entrepreneurs, farmers, professionals, security personnel, students, and diaspora: your sacrifices sustain our nation, and they will not be in vain. To the international community and investors: Nigeria remains committed to democratic stability, economic reform, responsible governance, and mutually beneficial partnerships.

My fellow Nigerians,

History teaches us that great nations are not built in comfort. They are built through sacrifice, resilience, courage, and collective purpose.

Ours is a nation of extraordinary people. We survived civil war and rebuilt.

We overcame dictatorship and restored democracy. We endured hardship and remain bearers of hope. The Nigerian spirit remains strong and unbroken.

Today, the world is watching our country again, not as a nation defined by its difficulties, but as a nation determined to rise. Across agriculture, infrastructure, power, technology, manufacturing, and industry, the signs of recovery are becoming clearer. Confidence is returning. Productivity is improving. Opportunity is expanding.

LOOKING FORWARD

The work ahead is enormous, but I remain optimistic because I believe deeply in this country and in you, the Nigerian people.

I ask you to keep faith with Nigeria. Let us reject cynicism and division. Let us move forward together, united in purpose, disciplined in effort, compassionate toward one another, and confident in the greatness that lies ahead.

My fellow Nigerians, history tests nations before it elevates them. Nigeria is passing through such a test. But I believe with all my heart that we shall emerge stronger, fairer, more united, and more prosperous than ever before.

Let us continue this journey together. Let us build a Nigeria that is secure, prosperous, inclusive, and respected worldwide. Let us continue to believe in the promise of our nation.

May God bless you all.

May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Thank you.

Atiku On May 29: 3yrs After Tinubu Has Failed Nigerians; Hunger, Poverty, School Children Abduction On The Rise

Tosin Olatokunbo

May 29, 2026

The Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC has taken a cursory look at the three years tenure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the country had never been so damaged, citing economic, security and political challenges confronting the country currently.

According to the former vice president of Nigeria, Nigerians have never witnessed poverty, hunger and kidnapping as they are currently witnessing under the Tinubu’s adminsitration.

The ADC presidential cadnidate spoke in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Friday saying the administration has unsuccessfully tried to change the narrative through expensive media campaign, advertisement and speeches, because Nigerians know the truth.

He said nothing will change the fact that Nigerians have already made up their minds to change the current government over non-performance, highlighting problems such as “renewed hardship, renewed insecurity, renewed poverty, and renewed hopelessness: why the Tinubu administration is scored low.

“Today, millions of Nigerians can no longer afford the basic necessities of life. Food prices have skyrocketed beyond the reach of ordinary families. Inflation has become a cruel tax on the poor. Small and medium-scale businesses are shutting their doors. Investors are fleeing uncertainty. The naira has been battered. Purchasing power has collapsed.

“Never in recent history have so many Nigerians worked so hard only to become poorer. Never has a government celebrated itself so loudly while its citizens suffered so deeply.

“While Nigerians endure the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, this administration continues to manufacture statistics, stage elaborate ceremonies, and engage in endless public relations exercises designed to create the illusion of progress where none exists.

“What makes this failure even more scandalous is the reckless borrowing that has accompanied it. This administration has borrowed trillions of naira in the name of infrastructure and economic development, yet Nigerians cannot see corresponding improvements in their daily lives.

“Public reports indicate that while the Federal Government borrowed approximately N11.9 trillion within a nine-month period, only N3.1 trillion was reportedly spent on capital projects. Nigerians are therefore entitled to ask a simple question: where did the rest of the money go?

“Even more troubling is that a substantial portion of the infrastructure spending that has been publicly highlighted appears concentrated on projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Badagry-Sokoto Highway, both awarded to a company owned by a businessman whom President Tinubu publicly described as his ‘partner in daring.’

“This administration has created the disturbing perception that while ordinary Nigerians are being asked to endure sacrifice, the benefits of government spending are increasingly flowing towards a privileged circle of politically connected interests.

“A government that borrows trillions but cannot transparently account for the impact of those borrowings on the lives of its citizens has no business celebrating itself. Nigerians are not interested in debt accumulation. They are interested in results.”

Atiku said perhaps the most damning indictment of the Tinubu administration’s three-year record is the resurgence of mass abductions and the growing sense that the Nigerian state is steadily losing its monopoly over security.

“While government officials celebrate themselves and distribute scorecards, terrorists and criminal gangs are distributing fear across the country.

“The recent abduction of schoolchildren in Borno State and the mass kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are not isolated incidents. They are the most accurate report card of this administration after three years in office.

“What greater evidence of failure can there be than parents sending their children to school only to receive news that they have been abducted? What greater symbol of governmental failure exists than classrooms becoming hunting grounds for criminals?

“Three years into this administration, Nigerian children are still being dragged into forests by terrorists and kidnappers. Three years into this administration, communities remain vulnerable. Three years into this administration, citizens continue to pay the price for a government that appears more concerned with managing headlines than securing lives.

“When governments become consumed by self-praise, they stop listening. When they stop listening, they stop learning. And when they stop learning, they begin to fail.”

Atiku said the Tinubu administration has spent three years asking Nigerians to ignore their lived experiences and instead believe carefully curated narratives from government spokespersons.

“They tell Nigerians the economy is improving, yet families skip meals. They tell Nigerians insecurity is declining, yet communities live in fear. They tell Nigerians prosperity is around the corner, yet businesses continue to collapse under unbearable pressure.

“No amount of propaganda can fill an empty stomach. No amount of spin can erase insecurity. No amount of government advertising can hide the suffering that millions experience every day.

“The true measure of governance is not what government says about itself. It is what citizens experience in their daily lives.”

The former Vice President warned that history is filled with governments that mistook the patience of the people for permanent acceptance.

“There is a difference between patience and satisfaction. There is a difference between endurance and approval.

“Nigerians have endured extraordinary hardship because they are resilient people. But resilience should never be mistaken for weakness. Patience should never be mistaken for surrender.

“The signs are everywhere. Across the country, Nigerians are asking hard questions. They are demanding accountability. They are refusing to be distracted by slogans and political theatre….”

Atiku stressed that democracy provides Nigerians with a peaceful and constitutional instrument for change.

“The ballot box remains the most powerful weapon in the hands of the people. It is stronger than propaganda. It is stronger than intimidation. It is stronger than incumbency.

“Those who believe that Nigerians will forget the hunger, insecurity, joblessness, and economic pain of the last three years are engaged in dangerous self-deception.

“Power belongs to the people. It does not belong to political parties. It does not belong to incumbents. It does not belong to governments. It belongs to Nigerians, and Nigerians reserve the right to reclaim it whenever they believe their trust has been betrayed.”

He urged citizens not to lose faith in democracy but to channel their frustrations into peaceful political action.

The former number two citizen in the country said the only way to throw Tinubu out of government is for Nigerians to mobilize and vote against it next year, stressing that the ADC has mapped out strategy on how to turn around the country if it wins the election., stressing that its solutions to the country’s problems have been captured in its Manifesto to be released soon to Nigerians.

“Our responsibility is not merely to complain. Our responsibility is to organise, mobilise, participate, and vote.

“The future of Nigeria will not be determined by those who shout the loudest. It will be determined by those who show up, stand up, and vote for change.

“Let no one be deceived. The era of complacency is over. The era of propaganda is ending. The era of taking Nigerians for granted is coming to a close.

“The people are awake. The people are watching. And when the time comes, they will deliver their verdict through the ballot.

“In the coming weeks, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will unveil a comprehensive policy blueprint that is the product of rigorous research, extensive consultations, and a painstaking review of the economic, security, institutional, and governance failures that have defined the APC administration and culminated in the present national crisis.

“This policy document will not merely diagnose the problems that have plunged millions of Nigerians into hardship; it will present bold, realistic, and actionable solutions. It will offer a clear pathway to economic recovery, job creation, security sector reform, fiscal discipline, educational revival, healthcare expansion, and the restoration of confidence in public institutions.

“Nigerians have heard enough excuses. They have listened to enough promises. They have endured enough suffering. What they seek now is leadership that is competent, compassionate, accountable, and genuinely committed to the public good.

“As the Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, I make a solemn pledge to Nigerians that our campaign will be driven by ideas, not insults; by solutions, not slogans; and by competence, not propaganda.

“By the grace of Almighty God and with the mandate of the Nigerian people, the next administration under my leadership will assemble some of the finest minds, most accomplished professionals, and most experienced technocrats from across our nation. We will restore merit to governance, recruit competence into public service, and ensure that every major decision is guided by expertise, patriotism, and the national interest.

“The task ahead is daunting. The economic damage is severe. Public trust has been eroded. National cohesion has been strained. But Nigeria is greater than the failures of any government.

“We will rebuild our economy, restore security, strengthen our institutions, create opportunities for our young people, and return government to its primary purpose: serving the people.

“The era of excuses is ending. The era of accountability is approaching. The era of propaganda is fading. And with the support of Nigerians, a new chapter of competence, prosperity, security, and genuine hope shall begin.”

On May 29, 2023 President Tinubu mounted Nigeria’s Presidency with declaring hope and promise to Nigerians, many of who now insist that their lives have taken turn for the worse under the administration.

Sowore Unveils Plan To Eliminate, Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists

Tosin Olatokunbo

May 29, 2026

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has promised to to eliminate terrorists in the country if he becomes president next year.

Sowore, a popular rights activist is one of the presidential candidates that recently won their parties’ nominations for the 2027 presidential election.

The AAC presidential candidate spoke on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV.

Apart from Sowore, incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had recently won the All Progressives Congress, APC nomination while former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has also won the African Democratic Congress, ADC ticket to run for president next year.

They have all vowed to tackle the problem head on.

Some of the presidential candidate have outlined some of their plans to tackle the problem of insecurity currently ravaging the country, particularly the threats posed by Islamist Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa, ISWAP.

Apart from the terrorists that have taken arms against the country, the nation’s security agencies are struggling to contain the activities of bandits who are spread across the country.

Not a few Nigerians insist that the federal government must rise up to the occasion by eliminating the threats post by these none state actors waging war of attrition against the nation.

According to Sowore, one of his broad-based security plan to eliminate the security threats is to use drone also known as Unmanned Area Vehicle, UAV to tackle the problems, describing new technological warfare as the only way of defeating the criminals.

“If I become Nigeria’s president tomorrow, my minister of defence will be a drone. That’s how much I believe in technology.

Adding that “I’m just going to have a control centre where people sit down and track terrorists and liquidate them.”

“Rivers Has Become Conquered Territory”, Fubara Laments, Vows Reclamation, Restoration

Suleiman Anyalewechi

May 29, 2026

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Blessing Fubara, allegedly, an elder sibling to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has formally signified his intention to contest for the Rivers state topmost job on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

The Source reports that Governor Fubara had, last week, pulled out from the All Progressive Congress, APC, gubernatorial primaries , thereby effectively halting his ambition for a second term in office.

His estranged political godfather, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, has since described Fubara’s exit from the race to retain his job beyond 2027, as being in tandem with an agreement reached by parties in the botched impeachment move against the Governor a couple of months back.

Earlier, Wike had also vowed to explore all available pathways towards ensuring that Governor Fubara does not return to office for a second term as that will lead to his political death.

However, while speaking ahead of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, primaries scheduled for Friday May 29, 2026, the older Fubara declared his readiness in restoring peace, stability and economic prosperity to the beleaguered Rivers State.

He expressed serious concern that Rivers State, over the past three years has suffered untold economic and political retardation, occasioned mainly by unnecessary politically-induced disagreement and tension.

This was as he called for what he described as a ” collective uprising” across political and ethnic lines to reclaim and reposition Rivers state.

“We have lost opportunities. We have lost investments. We have lost our dignity as a people. We have lost our pride as Rivers people.

“Today, we see a Rivers State that is distressed. Today, we see a Rivers State that is shortchanged. Today, we see a Rivers that seems almost like a conquered state . No, we are not a conquered people”, he stated.

For equity and fairness, the older Fubara affirmed his readiness to go for only one term in office if elected.

According to him, his decision to only go for one term is to preserve zoning and power rotation arrangement in the state as envisioned by their founding fathers.

“I have vowed to do just a four -year one-term tenure to bring the expected prosperity and development in Rivers state

“We have vowed to you to keep the peaceful existence of the political rotatiy of Rivers state according to our founding fathers ” he added.

He emphasized the urgent need for some aspirants in the Governorship race to withdraw their ambition , with a view to up-scaling ” the uprising of the people , targeted at reclaiming the state from vampires .

I Will Not Be A Sitting Duck In Politics – Omo-Agege

Suleiman Anyalewechi

May 29, 2026

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Barely 24 hours after resigning his membership of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC, former Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has joined forces with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

Unded the Party he will contest for the Delta Central Senatorial District seat.

Senator Omo-Agege who last represented the Delta Central Senatorial District in the 9th Senate ,on Wednesday May 27, 2026, in a letter addressed to the APC ward chairman in Orogun 2 Ughelli North Local Government Area announced his formal exit from the APC.

He informed that the decision to quit the party on whose platform he served as Deputy Senate President was sequel to wide consultations with associates and supporters. He noted that his political future and aspiration and those of his Delta Central constituents will better be served outside the ruling party.

His resignation came just days after losing the APC Delta Central Senatorial ticket to the incumbent Senator Ede Dafinone.

“I will not remain a sitting duck in a party where I cannot advance the interests of Delta Central, Delta state and Nigeria”, he famously stated.

In a statement on Thursday, he noted that his decision to defect to the NDC was a product of deep reflection, wide consultations and honest conversations with political associates, supporters and stakeholders.

“Today, I formally announce my decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC.

“The decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide consultations, and honest conversations with the people I serve.

” I have consulted with my political associates nationwide, supporters, and stakeholders who are the backbone of our communities.

“Across all these engagements, one truth stood out: Deltans want leadership that listens first, acts with integrity, and delivers results that can be seen, and felt in daily life.

” I thank the leadership of the NDC for reaching out, and engaging me in this process. Senator Seriake Dickson, leader and founder, Senator Moses Cleopas, National Chairman: former Governor Peter Obi, Presidential aspirant and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement ,and NDC chieftain.

“Their commitment to building a credible, people-first alternative gives confidence that the NDC is the right platform for Delta State ,and Nigeria.

“….After a careful consideration, I am convinced that the NDC offers the clearest path to advance the interests of Delta Central , Delta state and Nigeria.

” On this platform, I will contest the Delta Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections” Omo-Agege affirmed.

He emphasized the importance of the people registering and obtaining their permanent voters Cards, PVCs, in readiness for the change they desire in 2027.

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