Peter Obi Reaffirms One-Term Presidency Promise, Says Four Years Are Enough to Reset Nigeria

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 […]

Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu’s Public Communication, Urges President to Address Nigerians Directly

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 […]

Abia Targets Kidnap Hideouts as Otti Warns of Demolition for Criminal Safe Houses

The Abia State Government has announced a tougher approach to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes, with Governor Alex Otti warning that uncompleted buildings found to be used as criminal hideouts will face demolition. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Thursday, the governor said the administration has intensified security surveillance across the state, particularly […]

Why Election Petitions Can Reshape Political Careers in Nigeria

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, […]

Solomon Dalung Says Economic Hardship Could Shape Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Election

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 […]

Why Political Defections Keep Happening in Nigeria: Causes, Impact and What It Means for Democracy

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 […]

Emir Sanusi Urges Nigerian Leaders to Prioritise Poverty Reduction Through People-Centred Economic Policies

Nigeria’s Economic Policies Should Be Measured by Citizens’ Well-Being, Emir Says The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Nigerian policymakers to place the welfare of citizens at the centre of national economic decision-making, stressing that the success of any policy should be determined by its ability to reduce poverty and improve living […]

Lawyer Questions Silas Agara’s Return as NDE Director-General, Seeks Clarification from Tinubu

A legal dispute has emerged over the return of Silas Agara to lead Nigeria’s National Directorate of Employment (NDE), with a rights lawyer calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly explain the legal basis for the development. Barrister Danladi Azizi, a legal practitioner and human rights advocate, said the circumstances surrounding Agara’s return to […]

APC’s 2027 Same-Faith Ticket Reignites National Debate Over Inclusion, Continuity and Electoral Strategy

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 […]

Tinubu Urged to Decide on Federal Audit Service Bill as Atiku Raises Accountability Concerns

The debate over transparency and public financial accountability has intensified after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either approve the long-awaited Federal Audit Service Bill or formally reject it in line with constitutional requirements. The statement comes at a time when questions surrounding public expenditure, institutional oversight and governance […]

Jigawa ADC Members Petition Party Leadership to Review Governorship Aspirant Over ICPC Allegations

A fresh controversy has emerged within the Jigawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after party members formally urged the national leadership to reconsider the governorship aspiration of former Senator Sabo Nakudu ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a petition addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Senator David Mark, two ADC members […]

Tinubu Orders 30-Day ICPC Probe as PFIPC Controversy Raises Fresh Questions Over Budget Process and Government Oversight

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Presidency says was never legally created despite claims that it appeared in Nigeria’s federal budget. The controversy has expanded beyond questions over the authenticity of the council itself, with growing […]

Atiku Abubakar Holds Talks With EU Envoy Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Election Cycle

As political activities gradually build toward Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that he held discussions with Gautier Mignot, focusing on the country’s democratic process and broader Nigeria-European Union relations. The meeting, which took place at Atiku’s residence in Abuja, brought together the former presidential candidate and the Head of […]