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 […]
The debate over Nigeria’s controversial petrol subsidy has taken a fresh political turn ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Peter Obi rejecting Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore the subsidy if elected president. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Obi argued that Nigeria should not reverse subsidy removal […]
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The political disagreement over comments made by Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has widened, drawing responses from senior government officials, youth groups, religious organizations and opposition figures, as debate intensifies over Nigeria’s economic situation and the role of faith leaders in national discourse. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike defended the administration […]
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Nigeria’s opposition political space has taken a significant turn ahead of the 2027 general election, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has formally announced former Transportation Minister and ex–Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as its vice-presidential candidate alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The decision positions Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate under the ADC platform, […]
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In a bold political statement, Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, has voiced sharp criticism against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Amaechi expressed his discontent with the current state of the nation and declared his readiness to support a unified opposition coalition aimed at unseating Tinubu during […]
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A significant political gathering involving prominent Nigerian figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party leader Peter Obi, and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, experienced a disruption on Saturday due to a dispute over delegation representation from Jigawa State. The meeting, convened at the Abuja Continental Hotel by the National Political Consultative Group (North), […]
