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Ibrahim Abdulkarim, a political associate of fomer Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the presidential race ahead of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, primary, suggesting it would preserve his legacy and make way for a new political direction.

Speaking on Trust TV on Friday, Abdulkarim argued that Atiku’s long political career should be honoured with a dignified exit rather than another contest.

“Atiku will be 80 years old next year. We don’t want to defeat him. Considering his work from 1992 till this day, we know he is not going to win, so we are giving him a soft landing to withdraw from the ADC presidential primary so he can look good in the eyes of young Nigerians.”

He added that stepping aside would allow Atiku’s name to be remembered positively by future generations.

“That way, his name can be honoured by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Timing is everything in politics, and this is the time of the South. Age is not on his side.”

Abdulkarim further insisted that the party should rally behind a joint ticket involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, citing the strength of their grassroots support bases.

“We have very strong movements the Obidient movement and the Kwankwassiyya movement. Those around him are not telling him what they are supposed to be telling him.”

He maintained that an Obi–Kwankwaso alliance would present a strong hold capable of mobilising young voters for the next general election.

2027: Withdraw from ADC presidential primaries – Ibrahim Abdulkarim tells Atiku

The Nigerian government banned the use of the title “Ambassador” by unauthorized individuals.

The federal government, by so doing, said the ambassador title is strictly for individuals formally appointed and accredited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday in Abuja.

Ebienfa raised concerns over what he described as growing confusion caused by individuals presenting themselves as ambassadors without official authorization.

He explained that the ministry had continued to receive inquiries from foreign diplomatic missions seeking to verify the status of Nigerians claiming ambassadorial credentials, a situation he said was straining official communication channels.

“The Ministry has been receiving inquiries from diplomatic missions asking us to verify the status of Nigerians parading themselves as ambassadors,” he said.

According to him, the trend is being driven by organizations that unlawfully confer such titles.

He noted that while some groups and private establishments legitimately appoint individuals as brand ambassadors for promotional purposes, many recipients wrongly elevate the designation into a formal diplomatic identity.

“All these categories of persons, more often than not, add the prefix ‘Ambassador’ to their names, and that is causing serious confusion,” he said.

Ebienfa further revealed that some Nigerians had fallen victim to schemes operated by groups offering so-called ambassadorial appointments in exchange for payments running into millions of naira.

He described such arrangements as fraudulent, noting that the packages allegedly include appointment letters, diplomatic passports, vehicle number plates, and identity cards falsely linked to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The package includes an appointment letter, diplomatic passport, vehicle number plates, and identity card. This is completely false and misleading,” he said.

The ministry stressed that such practices amount to impersonation and fraud, warning that offenders would face prosecution under relevant laws.

“For the avoidance of doubt, it is only the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who has the prerogative to appoint and accredit ambassadors,” Ebienfa stated.

Nigerian govt bans unauthorized use of ambassador title

Popular sports broadcast journalist with Classic FM 97.3, Temisan Okomi, has died.
A journalist with News Central, Olawale Adigun, confirmed his death in a statement shared on X on Friday.

He wrote on X, “The worst way to go into the weekend is hearing about Temisan Okomi’s passing. I’m so gutted and, at the same time, terrified. This man meant so much to me.”

DAILY POST reports that news of his death has since stirred reactions on X, with colleagues and fans expressing shock and grief.

The late journalist had worked with Lagos Television, HiTV, and other prominent media organizations in Nigeria.

Checks by DAILY POST showed that his last post on X was on April 14, 2026, when he wrote, “The Champions League is hard, man.”

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BREAKING: Popular Nigerian journalist Okomi is dead

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to domestic airline operators to suspend plans to ground flights next week over the sharp increase in the price of Jet A1 aviation fuel, warning that any shutdown would have serious economic and social consequences. The minister’s intervention followed threats by the Airline Operators of […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that credibility as an opposition force must be earned through electoral victories, not mere rhetoric and emergency coalitions, as he pledged loyalty to the newly elected Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a courtesy visit […]

Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Alli has declared his intention to contest the gubernatorial election in the state ahead of 2027 general elections.

Alli who represents Oyo South on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, said he will contest the election on his oarty’s platform.

The APC chieftain who doubles as the Ekaarun Balogun of Ibadanland made disclosed when he formally declared his intention on Friday.

The event took place at Police field located at Yemetu in Ibadan North local government area.

The event was attended by thousands of APC chieftains, leaders and members.

Among the political figures at the event are Senator representing Oyo Central, Dr Yunus Akintunde, members of House representeivss such as Akin Alabi (Egbeda/ Ona Ara) Aderemi Oseni (Ido/ Ibarapa East) Akeem Adeyemi (AFIJIO/ Atiba/ Oyo East/ Oyo West), Olafisoye Akinmoyede (Akinyele/ Lagelu) Tajudeen Abisodun (Saki East/ Saki West/ ATISBO) and Senator Hamzat Adeseun.

Others are former Deputy Governor, Iyiola Oladokun, Asiwaju Yemi Aderibigbe and Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle.

Alli while addressing the gathering noted that his desire to contest the election was borne out of his vision to move the state forward.

He said, “After my consultations with various stakeholders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders I am here to declare my ambition. I am here to declare my ambition fully to declare for the office of governor of Oyo State.

“I have served as Chairman of Ibadan North local government area, Secretary of Oyo State under our father, Senator Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja. I served the state and ensure that all the government policies were well implemented. As Senator representing Oyo South, I have raised my voice for the people”.

2027: Oyo APC Senator, Alli declares guber ambition

A delegation of the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday presented the party’s consensus gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections, Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan (Yayi), to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation, comprising the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the state party chairman, Chief Sanusi, […]

A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said his experience in governance and infrastructure development positions him to address Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Amaechi, who spoke on The Morning Brief, a programme on Channels Television on Friday, said he understands the country’s problems and has the capacity to solve them.

“I don’t care who else is running. I’m running because I’m a Nigerian candidate. Because I know the Nigerian problem. And I can solve the Nigerian problem,” he said.

The former Rivers State governor cited projects executed during his time in office, including rail lines and port development, as evidence of his capacity.

He also claimed to have tackled insecurity while serving in government, adding that his record sets him apart from other contenders.

Amaechi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, criticised the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu, saying the economic situation had worsened.

According to him, many Nigerians are experiencing hardship and are dissatisfied with the state of the economy.

“Everybody is suffering, everybody is looking for food to eat. People can’t buy fuel, can’t travel. The airlines are threatening to increase the cost of transportation; everything is skyrocketing.

“For Christ’s sake, President Tinubu does not have the right to speak, he doesn’t. He promised power and said if he doesn’t give power, they should not vote for him. Nigerians are waiting to vote him out,” he said.

Amaechi also alleged attempts to weaken opposition parties, urging that institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission and the judiciary be allowed to operate independently.

“Whether free, fair or not free, if we [ADC] are on the ballot, President Bola Tinubu will lose the election. The problem is he does not want a strong candidate on the ballot,” Amaechi stated.

Amaechi is among several prominent figures in the ADC positioning for the 2027 presidential race.
Other key figures in the opposition coalition include Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Nasir El-Rufai and Rauf Aregbesola.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed January 16, 2027, for the presidential election.

The commission also scheduled party primaries between April 23 and May 30, 2026, during which political parties are expected to select their candidates.

I Can Solve Nigeria’s Problems In 2027, Says Amaechi is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to a Nigerian entrepreneur, Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as BLord, in an ongoing impersonation case involving social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). BLord had been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre since April 1, 2026, spending 16 days in […]

Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has told the Presidency that over 200 million Nigerians, not power grabbing, will determine the fate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. His remark was in response to the assertion of the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, that […]