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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under existential threat and could descend into chaos if alleged plans to manipulate the 2027 general elections are not halted. In a strongly worded open letter dated February 7, 2026, Frank accused the ruling party and the leadership of the National Assembly of plotting to entrench a one-party authoritarian state, describing the alleged scheme as “political genocide” against Nigerians. He called on Trump and the international community to intervene, warning that failure to act could trigger unrest, violent conflict, and a breakdown of law and order. “Nigeria’s general elections scheduled for February 2027 are under serious threat. If current developments are not addressed, they may result in widespread unrest, possible anarchy, and a breakdown of law and order...

The African Union (AU) has appointed the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Hon. Phrank Shaibu as an Ambassador. The induction of Shaibu into the Governing Council of the Pan African AU Agenda 2063 took place on Wednesday, February 4, in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Media Adviser to Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, said the Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s 50-year strategic framework (2013-2063) aimed at transforming Africa into a global powerhouse through inclusive, sustainable development, integration, and Pan-Africanism. The Agenda serves as a blueprint for achieving "The Africa We Want," focusing on economic growth, democratic governance, peace, security, and cultural identity.  Ambassador Shaibu’s nomination into the advisory council and ambassador of the Pan-African African Union Agenda 2063 diplomatic mission was contained in a letter dated 18th of November 2025 and signed by the President of the Pan ...

  The X (formerly known as Twitter) handles of the Special Adviser on Public Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga and that of the Senior Special Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu became a theater for hot exchanges over grammatical error and corrections.   The drama ensued after Onanuga, through his X handle @aoanuga1956, made a reaction to the reported incident of vandalism on the rehabilitation work on the Ilesha-Ibadan Expressway.   The presidential adviser had furiously responded to the story, asking that the vandals wrecking havoc on public infrastructure should, according to him, be shot at sight.   “Just shoot these unconscionable vandals/thieves at sight. They are worst species of citizenships,” Onanuga said in a tweet posted at 8:09 am on Sunday.   Few hours after the post, Shaibu replied to it through his handle, @phrankangel at 1:43 pm, dismissing the remarks by Onanuga as, “lawlessness.” ...

The All African Students Union (ASSU) has awarded former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari with a distinguished Award in Leadership and Services.  The ward which was presented during the inauguration of the President of the Union, Comrade Osisiogu Osikenyi, in an elaborate ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs auditorium, in Accra Ghana, at the weekend, highlighted the achievements of Senator Yari during his tenure as Zamfara State Governor, Chairman, Nigeria Governor's Forum (NGF), and now a serving senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  Abdulaziz Yari is being celebrated across Africa as an icon of modern Nigeria, using his contributions towards Humanitarian activities, political development and critical infrastructural improvement as a base for African leadership and mentorship series. The Award which was presented by the African students union leaders led by the President, Comrade Osisiogu Osikenyi from Nigeria, the deputy...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on  African leaders to draw strategic lessons from the Abraham Accords, arguing that peace, economic integration and global relevance can be advanced through pragmatic cooperation even when political disputes remain unresolved. Frank, who made the call in a statement while outlining a policy brief titled, “The Abraham Accords and Africa: Strategic Lessons for Peace, Integration, and Global Relevance,” said the Middle East agreements initiated in 2020 marked a departure from traditional conflict resolution models by prioritising practical cooperation over the settlement of all historical grievances. He explained that the Abraham Accords are a set of agreements brokered by the United States in 2020 that established diplomatic normalisation between Israel and several Arab states, which marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy.  According to h...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on African leaders and the continent to embrace peace models that are realistic, fair, and people centered.  Frank, who is a Senior Advisor, Global Friendship City Association (GFCA), in  USA, made the call following the adoption of Abraham Accords by the  U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, which chose to push a different approach to a longstanding conflict.  In a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday, Comrade Timi Frank, said the new arrangement focused on practical cooperation encouraging dialogue, trade, security collaboration, and engagement between former adversaries. According to him, Africa understands this reality very well. Our continent has lived through conflicts that lasted decades. We know that waiting for “perfect conditions” before talking often means waiting forever. In many African countries, peace be...