Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised an alarm regarding a suspected conspiracy within the ruling establishment to exclude the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from the 2027 general election ballot. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, in Abuja on Monday, Atiku characterized these alleged efforts as a strategic assault on the opposition by “anti-democratic elements” within the governing party. He questioned the ruling party’s motivations, suggesting that their focus on the ADC stems from a fear of the party as a viable alternative.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Atiku further contended that the ruling establishment is leveraging political and legal maneuvers to destabilize the opposition and compromising neutral institutions for partisan gain. Emphasizing that the integrity of the electoral process is vital to the nation, he stated that administrative actions cannot stifle the public’s desire for political change or undermine democracy.

Consequently, he has called upon the judiciary, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security services, civil society groups, and the international community to safeguard the electoral process against such interference. Atiku concluded by urging Nigerians to remain vigilant, asserting that active citizen engagement is essential for the survival of the nation’s democracy.

The Federal Government is moving forward with its efforts to bring Nigerians home from South Africa, confirming that an additional evacuation flight is expected to arrive this Tuesday. This measure comes as a proactive step to ensure the safety of citizens amid rising concerns regarding potential xenophobic protests scheduled to begin on June 30.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the details of the operation on Monday. An Air Peace flight was scheduled to depart Nigeria at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, arriving in South Africa by 9:00 p.m. local time. The return flight is set to leave South Africa at midnight, with an expected arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning.

For those choosing to stay in South Africa, Ebienfa provided important safety guidance: “To be calm and security conscious. Avoid routes and areas dominated by protesters. Always be in contact with the Nigerian High Commission for necessary updates.”

This ongoing evacuation is part of a voluntary program approved by President Bola Tinubu earlier this month. Following the screening of over 500 interested individuals, the government authorized five dedicated Air Peace flights to facilitate their return. To date, 328 Nigerians have already been safely repatriated across two previous operations: 262 citizens arrived on June 11, followed by another 66 on June 25. The Ministry continues to work closely with Air Peace and relevant authorities to ensure the safety of all Nigerians throughout this process.

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Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq has dismissed his Deputy Chief of Staff, Principal Private Secretary, and various other political appointees, characterizing the move as a modest cabinet restructuring. The announcement, released on Monday by Deputy Chief Press Secretary Mashood Agboola, also confirms the removal of all Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants. Governor Abdulrasaq explained that the dismissals are intended to introduce new energy into his administration and provide opportunities for other party members. The affected officials have been instructed to return all state property to the Office of the Secretary of the State Government, with the Governor expressing his appreciation for their service and well-wishes for their future pursuits.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Concurrently, a group of ten All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Kwara State has formally petitioned President Bola Tinubu regarding an escalating crisis within the state branch. The petitioners argue that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq no longer possesses the moral or political standing to guide the APC’s direction leading up to the 2027 elections. Submitted to the President in Abuja, the petition warns that the party faces significant fragmentation unless national leaders intervene promptly. The petition was signed by Dr. Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi, Capt. Ahmad Mahmud, Alhaji Tajudeen Audu, Dr. Azeez Salako Muideen Olaniyi, Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari, Senator Saliu Mustapha, Dr. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, Hon. Omar Muhammed Bio, Dele Belgore (SAN), and Senator Yahaya Ibrahim Oloriegbe, who all reaffirmed their allegiance to President Tinubu’s administration.