Nigeria's finance minister Taiwo Oyedele declared the government will maintain its economic reform policies, including subsidy removal and currency market changes, despite causing hardship for citizens facing rising living costs and inflation pressures.
Atiku Abubakar
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu's administration for negotiating a $1.25 billion World Bank loan, arguing Nigeria is deepening unsustainable debt dependency despite claimed economic reforms, calling the strategy economic vandalism without visible citizen benefits.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized Nigeria's government for mismanaging a N5 trillion oil windfall, as external reserves fell $1.57 billion since March despite rising crude earnings, while GDP growth forecasts improved to 4.4 percent.
Reuben Abati questions ADC ticket after Kwankwaso's defection. Kwankwaso's move may reshape Nigeria's opposition. 2027 general elections are upcoming.
Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki will not contest the 2027 presidential election. He supports a southern presidency in 2027. Saraki announced this on Channels Television.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called for financial accountability, opposing President Tinubu's planned $1.5 billion loan, citing concerns over existing debt management amid Nigeria's economic challenges.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu's administration for pursuing a fresh $1.25 billion World Bank loan, characterizing the government's escalating debt accumulation as "economic vandalism" while questioning the loans' tangible impact on Nigerian citizens' welfare and infrastructure.
Nigeria's government rejected allegations of hidden spending and fund diversion, clarifying that FAAC deductions are structured fiscal obligations, not wasteful leakages, while the IMF warned regional economic crises threaten food security and transportation costs across Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria.
Ayodele Fayose stated that the African Democratic Congress will collapse if Peter Obi doesn't get the presidential ticket in 2027. Fayose made this statement regarding the 2027 election. A concrete next step is the 2027 election.
Atiku Abubakar condemned the terrorist attack in Maiduguri. The attack occurred during Bola Tinubu's visit to Britain.
Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu's economic policies, citing data showing foreign portfolio investments withdrew 779.43 billion naira versus 513.36 billion inflow January-July 2026, representing a 266.07 billion naira net outflow and deteriorating investor confidence in Nigeria's economy.
President Tinubu seeks $516 million parliamentary approval for a 120-kilometre superhighway segment linking Nigeria's agricultural northwest to Lagos, expected to reduce travel times by 48 hours and strengthen food security through faster agricultural trade movements.
Apostle Kassy Chukwu accused Peter Obi of misleading him. He now supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The cleric's switch has sparked online reactions.
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor, is joining the African Democratic Congress. He will make an official declaration on Monday. Kwankwaso met with Atiku in Abuja.
Bola Tinubu, former Lagos governor, survived an assassination attempt.
