2027: Opposition Coalition Faces Its Biggest Test as Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, Makinde Remain on Separate Tracks

ABUJA — Nigeria’s opposition parties are returning to the coalition table with a problem that has repeatedly frustrated attempts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC): agreeing not only on the need for a stronger opposition, but on who should ultimately lead it. As opposition leaders prepare for the G-100’s summit in Abuja on […]

Yari’s ‘APC Beyond 2031’ Projection Triggers Early Political Battle Over 2027

The political contest ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election may have entered a new phase, not because of a campaign rally or manifesto launch, but because of a prediction about what could happen four years after the next presidential election. Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari’s declaration that the All Progressives Congress (APC) could remain in power beyond […]

Tinubu Faces Fresh Pressure as US Lobbying Firm Says President Wants Drug-Related Records Kept Secret

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing renewed scrutiny in the United States over a long-running Freedom of Information Act case involving federal law-enforcement records connected to allegations dating back to the early 1990s. The latest controversy followed a statement by Washington-based policy advisory and lobbying firm Von Batten-Montague-York, which accused the Nigerian president of asking […]

Sowore Warns Nigerians Against Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Promise Ahead of 2027 Election

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has criticised African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar over his renewed promise to restore petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Sowore, in a post on his verified X account on Friday, accused Atiku and other established political figures of changing their positions on fuel […]

Presidency Challenges Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy Plan, Demands Clarity on Proposed Intervention

ABUJA — The debate over petrol subsidy has returned to the centre of Nigeria’s 2027 political contest, with the Presidency challenging former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to provide a clear financial and operational framework for his proposed “targeted subsidy.” The latest confrontation followed a series of statements from Atiku […]

2027 Presidency: ACF, PANDEF, MBF Push for Deeper Scrutiny of Candidates’ Records

LAGOS — With Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest steadily taking shape, a growing conversation is emerging over a question that could become central to the election: how much should Nigerians know about the people asking for their votes? The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Middle Belt Forum (MBF) have backed calls […]

2027 Presidency: Peter Obi Rejects Atiku’s Fuel Subsidy Plan, Says Mismanagement Is the Real Problem

The debate over Nigeria’s controversial petrol subsidy has taken a fresh political turn ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Peter Obi rejecting Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore the subsidy if elected president. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Obi argued that Nigeria should not reverse subsidy removal […]

Sheikh Jingir Clarifies Position, Urges Tinubu and Governors to Govern Nigerians Fairly

JOS — Islamic cleric and Chairman of the Council of Ulama of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has rejected claims that his recent political comments were driven by hatred for Christians, saying his position should not be interpreted as hostility towards Nigerians of other faiths. Jingir made the clarification […]

Tinubu, Atiku Clash Over Fuel Subsidy as 2027 Economic Debate Heats Up

ABUJA — Nigeria’s long-running fuel subsidy controversy has returned to the centre of the country’s political debate, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejecting any move back toward subsidy and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar proposing a new system that would direct government support toward domestic refining. The disagreement is more than a political exchange ahead […]

Dino Melaye Warns Tinubu Against Overconfidence Ahead of 2027 Election

Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has issued a pointed warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that political endorsements alone cannot determine the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race. In a message shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain referenced the late former military Head of […]

Peter Obi Reflects on Political Journey, Says He Would Question Why God Led Him Into Politics

Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has offered a deeply personal reflection on his political career, revealing that if he ever had the opportunity to ask God one question, it would be why he was led away from his “comfort place” into public office. The remarks provide insight […]

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Split Expert Opinion as Nigerians Await Tangible Relief

Nigeria’s economic reform agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to generate sharp debate among economists, policymakers and political leaders, with growing questions over whether improving macroeconomic indicators will eventually translate into better living conditions for ordinary citizens. While government officials argue that recent reforms have stabilized key areas of the economy and laid the […]

Tinubu’s 2027 Nomination Form Sparks Debate as Analyst Says University Degree Meets Constitutional Requirement

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s educational qualifications have again become a topic of public discussion following the publication of his nomination documents for the 2027 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, a public policy analyst has argued that the debate should instead focus on governance rather than paperwork that already satisfies constitutional […]