Tinubu vows to fight for re-election
President Bola Tinubu has declared he is prepared to challenge his political opponents ahead of the 2027 presidential election, saying, “Those who will take it from me will try. All is fair in politics.” Speaking during a meeting with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, he also insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains neutral.
Commentary questions Obi interview
A commentary by TheCable examines Seun Okinbaloye’s interview with Peter Obi, questioning why discussion shifted to the January 15, 1966 coup and the Nigerian Civil War. The article argues that asking Obi to address the legacy of the coup and persuade northerners to trust an Igbo presidential candidate revived decades-old political divisions.
US Senate confirms Clayton
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence in a 51–47 vote. Clayton succeeds Tulsi Gabbard and will oversee the United States’ 18-agency intelligence community.
Atiku welcomes Appeal Court ruling
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar praised the Court of Appeal’s decision overturning the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, describing the judgment as a victory for democracy and constitutional governance.
Tariff hike proposal sparks criticism
The Federal Government’s reported plan to increase electricity tariffs in phases has drawn criticism from Nigerians, with many arguing that power supply should improve before any further tariff adjustments are implemented.
