2027: APC Governors, Wike Clash Widens as South-East Rejects Rainbow Coalition

ABUJA — The political disagreement between Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress has widened, with APC leaders in the South-East openly backing the party’s governors and rejecting Wike’s proposed Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. The latest confrontation highlights a growing disagreement within […]

Farouk Aliyu Warns Wike Against Using APC for PDP Political Strategy

A fresh political dispute has emerged between former House of Representatives Minority Leader Farouk Aliyu and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following a public exchange over the role of the APC governors in President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign. Aliyu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has accused Wike […]

Tinubu urged to mediate as Wike, APC governors clash over Rainbow Coalition

The political disagreement between Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has widened, with members of the party and its wider political camp calling for dialogue before the dispute affects the ruling party’s preparations for the 2027 elections. The latest intervention came from […]

Wike’s Role in Tinubu’s 2027 Coalition Draws Fresh Defence From Jibrin

The political disagreement surrounding FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another turn, with Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin arguing that the former Rivers State governor remains an important political ally of President Bola Tinubu. Jibrin, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, […]

Oba of Benin Calls for Governance Continuity as APC Campaign Council Seeks Royal Support for Tinubu

BENIN CITY — The 2027 presidential campaign is beginning to take its message beyond conventional political gatherings, with the APC Presidential Campaign Council seeking the backing and prayers of traditional institutions across Nigeria. At the Benin Palace on Tuesday, September 15, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku’Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, told political leaders […]

2027: APC Governors Draw Line Against Wike’s Rainbow Coalition as Political Rift Deepens

ABUJA — A fresh political fault line has opened ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections as governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) move to protect the party’s electoral structure from cross-party arrangements associated with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. The dispute centres on a basic but increasingly important question for […]

2027: Reno Omokri Explains Why Tinubu’s Primary, Secondary School Certificates Remain a Political Issue

As political discussions ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election intensify, questions about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s educational history have resurfaced, with former presidential aide and ambassador-designate Reno Omokri defending the president against criticism over the absence of conventional primary and secondary school certificates. Omokri made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today […]

2027 Presidency: INEC Releases Final List of 18 Candidates as Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Make the Cut

Nigeria’s 2027 presidential contest has entered a new phase with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) publishing a list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates cleared to contest under 18 political parties. The publication brings greater clarity to a race that has been dominated for months by coalition-building, party primaries and speculation over […]

Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election Faces New Test as Wike’s Rainbow Coalition Deepens APC Concerns

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign is facing an unusual political challenge as the Nyesom Wike-backed Rainbow Coalition expands its influence across several states while insisting that its ultimate objective is to return the president to office. The emerging arrangement is creating tension within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly among governors and […]

2027: Aisha Yesufu Says Obi Supporters Will Track Votes From Polling Units to Abuja

Aisha Yesufu says supporters of Peter Obi are preparing for the 2027 presidential election with a strategy that goes beyond rallies, social media campaigns and voter mobilisation: keeping watch over the ballot and the result at every stage of the collation process. Yesufu, a political activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said […]

Obi Reopens 2023 Election Debate as APC, Presidency Challenge His Claim Ahead of 2027

LAGOS — The political contest ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election has taken another turn after Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi reignited the long-running dispute over the 2023 presidential election, insisting that he remains convinced he won the poll. Obi made the declaration during an interview with Arise News, where he also criticised […]

Tinubu NYSC Certificate Case: Ex-AGF Challenges Atiku’s Evidence, Seeks Dismissal

A fresh legal battle over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eligibility for the 2027 presidential election has shifted toward a preliminary question: whether Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have provided enough evidence and have the legal standing to pursue the case. Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Akin Olujinmi, SAN, […]

Tinubu Warns Religious Leaders Against Using Pulpits to Fuel 2027 Election Tensions

ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Christian leaders to use their influence to promote peaceful participation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, warning that churches and pulpits must not become channels for political incitement, hate speech or religious division. The President’s message came as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the next […]