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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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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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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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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Sowore Reacts as Spain Lifts Second FIFA World Cup Title African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has used Spain’s triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a political metaphor, declaring that the result reflects the confidence he has in defeating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. The former presidential […]
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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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Two supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after spending several hours at the agency’s headquarters following an official invitation. The individuals, identified as Randy Peter and Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, were questioned by the anti-graft commission before being […]
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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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Political commentator and veteran journalist Reuben Abati has questioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s suggestion that a recent school abduction in the state may have been connected to his political aspirations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during Tuesday’s edition of The Morning Show on Arise Television, Abati argued that security incidents should be […]
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Political conversations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ebonyi State are beginning to gather momentum as members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some public affairs commentators have renewed calls for a change in leadership, citing what they describe as declining governance and development in the state. The latest criticism emerged following […]
