As political conversations surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gain momentum, Labour Party presidential hopeful Peter Obi has renewed his commitment to serving only a single four-year term if elected president. The former Anambra State governor said he has no intention of seeking to remain in office beyond four years, arguing that effective leadership […]
Former presidential candidate questions President’s visibility and says Nigerians deserve direct engagement from their elected leader Peter Obi has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engage Nigerians more directly, arguing that the country’s leader should personally communicate with citizens on critical national issues rather than relying on government officials and spokespersons. The 2027 presidential […]
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Public trust, insecurity and economic hardship overshadow voter registration drive ahead of 2027 polls As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, a growing crisis of voter disengagement is becoming increasingly visible in Niger State, where the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise has exposed more than just logistical difficulties. Despite sustained campaigns by the […]
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Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has renewed Niger State’s demand for a 13 percent derivation from the Federal Government, arguing that communities hosting major hydropower dams continue to bear enormous environmental, social and economic costs without receiving adequate compensation. The governor made the appeal during a meeting with the leadership of the North Central Development Commission […]
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Election victories do not always mark the end of a political contest. In Nigeria, candidates who are declared winners at the polls can still face months of legal challenges before their mandates are finally settled. Election petitions have become one of the most influential stages of the democratic process, with the power to overturn results, […]
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Gusau, Zamfara State — Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has officially confirmed that Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni will remain his running mate for the 2027 governorship election, a move that signals political stability and continuity within the state’s leadership. The announcement was made at the Government House in Gusau, where Governor Lawal formally presented […]
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The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Agbo Gilbert Major, has publicly accused the party’s former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of prioritizing his personal political ambitions over the growth of the party during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Tuesday, Major claimed that Kwankwaso’s […]
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Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has argued that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration could face significant political challenges ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election if worsening economic conditions and security concerns remain unresolved. Dalung, who served in the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, made the remarks in a statement shared on […]
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Obanikoro Revisits 2023 Election Outcome in Lagos Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has offered his perspective on one of the biggest political surprises of Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, arguing that concerns surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket played a more significant role in President Bola Tinubu’s defeat in Lagos […]
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As political conversations around Nigeria’s 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has argued that the opposition still faces a major challenge in securing widespread support across Northern Nigeria. Speaking during a public event in Kano over the weekend, Ganduje maintained that the […]
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Political defections have become one of the defining features of Nigeria’s democratic system, with elected officials frequently switching from one political party to another. From governors and lawmakers to local government officials, party migration has remained a recurring trend before elections and after major political developments. Although the Nigerian Constitution recognizes freedom of association, the […]
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As political campaigns intensify ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, concerns over election security and political violence have moved to the forefront, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) urging greater international attention to the electoral process. The APC governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has appealed to the British High Commission and other […]
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The decision by Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on a same-faith presidential ticket for the 2027 general election has once again placed religion, political representation and national unity at the centre of public debate. Although the Muslim-Muslim ticket was one of the most […]
