Former Anambra State Governor and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has indicated that he is unlikely to seek Nigeria’s highest office in 2031, pointing to the country’s informal power-sharing arrangement and his age as major considerations. Speaking during an interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, Obi […]
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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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 electoral body has confirmed that it has received more than half of the funds earmarked for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, a development it says is enabling early preparations for one of the country’s biggest democratic exercises. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed that it has so far received over ₦500 […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a two-week extension of Nigeria’s nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, while also unveiling a new digital self-service registration platform designed to make voter registration more accessible for eligible Nigerians. The latest development is expected to give thousands of citizens who have not yet registered another opportunity […]
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has reached a new level of administrative development and now operates with structures similar to a state government, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said. Akpabio made the statement on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, during the commissioning of the newly completed Gomani-Dafa-Yangoji road project in Kwali Area Council, Abuja. The event […]
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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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African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has renewed his call for Nigerians to participate in what he described as a revolutionary movement, urging citizens to organize and demand accountability from the government. Sowore made the statement on Tuesday through a post shared on his verified X account, where he […]
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Political court cases often attract public attention because they sit at the intersection of law, governance, elections, and public trust. While democratic nations rely on courts to resolve disputes involving political actors, the way these cases are handled can differ significantly depending on a country’s legal structure, judicial traditions, and political environment. The United Kingdom […]
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Nigeria’s political space has entered a new period of uncertainty following a major court ruling that could reshape the country’s opposition structure and influence future electoral battles. A Federal High Court ruling ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties from the register of […]
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Nigeria’s political landscape is increasingly being shaped not only by ballot boxes but also by courtrooms, as election petitions continue to play a major role in determining political outcomes, public trust, and the future direction of democracy. Over the years, defeated candidates and political parties have turned to the judiciary to challenge election results, making […]
