NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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Tinubu records highest odds on crypto prediction platform for 2027 poll

AS political activities ahead of the 2027 general election gather momentum, users of Polymarket, a decentralised prediction platform, have begun placing bets on who will emerge victorious in Nigeria’s presidential race. Checks show President Bola Tinubu currently tops the prediction chart on the platform as of Monday. Tinubu is leading with a 68 percent probability […]

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Jun 03, 2026 post

Datti Baba-Ahmed: I teamed up with Obi after three politicians rejected him

VICE-PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has disclosed that he agreed to run alongside Peter Obi out of sympathy after three prominent politicians allegedly declined to join the former Anambra governor ahead of the polls. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni, Baba-Ahmed said Obi had reached […]

May 30, 2026 post

Obi unveils sweeping 2027 agenda, vows to rebuild Nigeria after accepting NDC ticket

…Announces Kwankwaso as running mate PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition (NDC) on Saturday unveiled an expansive agenda for national renewal after formally accepting the party’s presidential ticket in Abuja. In a speech that focused on economic recovery, security, healthcare, education and governance reforms, Obi said Nigeria was facing one of the most defining […]

Jan 21, 2026 post

Court sacks Abure, affirms Usman as Labour Party chair

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has removed Mr Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), bringing an end to his leadership of the opposition party and affirming former Minister of Finance, Ms Nenadi Usman, as its legitimate head. In its ruling delivered on Wednesday, the court ordered the Independent […]

Jan 12, 2026 post

Obi queries Tinubu’s whereabouts amid growing insecurity, hunger

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the prolonged absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the country amid worsening economic and security challenges. Mr Obi, in a statement on Monday, questioned the president’s silence and lack of direct engagement with Nigerians at […]

Jan 03, 2026 post

Obi to Tinubu: Taxing poverty does not create wealth, it deepens hardship

FORMER Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, has told President Bola Tinubu that taxing poverty does not create wealth but deepens hardship, noting that there is no virtue in celebrating increased government revenue while the people grow poorer. Mr Obi said this in reference to the tax laws, whose implementation began on January 1. There […]

Jan 02, 2026 post

Netizens to Momodu: Obi can’t be Atiku’s VP in 2027

NETIZENS have told Publisher of Ovation Magazine and former presidential candidate, Mr Dele Momodu, that former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, cannot be the vice presidential candidate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or anyone else in the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The comments followed Mr Momodu’s attack on economist and former presidential adviser, […]

Jan 01, 2026 post

Five key political developments to watch in Nigeria this year as general election nears

EVERY year, politicians deliberately endeavour to make big headlines and grant thought-provoking interviews. This year will not be different. In fact, there are five political developments to look out for, as politicians navigate another pre-election year. Opposition Growth Last year was dominated by the frequent news of politicians moving from their political parties to the […]

Dec 28, 2025 post

Peter Obi to join ADC on Wednesday but party lacks capacity to unseat Tinubu

LABOUR Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Economy Post has gathered. Mr Obi will not be moving to his new party alone. He will be joining the party with his Obidient Movement family and some federal […]