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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to exempt the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) framework, describing the move as a strategic financial reform designed to accelerate infrastructure delivery and reduce administrative bottlenecks in Nigeria’s capital. Speaking during the commissioning of newly completed legal infrastructure projects in Abuja […]
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Peter Obi Questions Fiscal Transparency Following IMF Consultation Report Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has intensified his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, alleging that Nigeria is facing a deepening crisis of public finance management after citing findings from a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) consultation report. In a statement released on […]
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Nigeria’s political history has never been shaped by elections alone. Behind many of the country’s biggest decisions were intense struggles involving leaders, institutions, regional interests, economic pressures, and public expectations. From independence to democratic transitions, constitutional changes, economic reforms, and major policy shifts, every defining moment created winners, weakened old power structures, and changed the […]
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Nigeria’s political landscape is rarely shaped only by campaign seasons or election-day results. Long before voters head to the polls, a complex network of alliances, negotiations, influence, and strategic decisions begins to determine who controls the direction of the country. Across the political space, public statements, party movements, new partnerships, and disagreements often reflect deeper […]
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Nigeria’s political landscape is entering another defining moment as courtrooms increasingly become the centre stage for battles that could influence party structures, public confidence, and the direction of the country’s democracy. From disputes involving political parties to high-profile corruption proceedings and constitutional questions, legal institutions are playing a bigger role than ever in deciding issues […]
