According to a video posted on his official YouTube account, activist and politician Omoyele Sowore challenged Yoruba self-determination leader Sunday Igboho in a fiery public statement that has garnered significant attention throughout Nigeria’s political landscape. Sowore stated that he would not be intimidated by threats intended to stifle political activity in the southwest. Igboho appeared…
Political Affairs Analyst Simeon Nnah discussed early coalition-building activities ahead of the 2027 general elections in a recent appearance on News Central TV. He focused on the tactical moves of powerful political players and their possible effects on the opposition landscape.”Obasanjo has met northern leaders to see if they can back a younger candidate, Peter…
The Labour Party (LP) has designated its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, thereby excluding candidates from Northern Nigeria from seeking the position under its banner.Senator Nenadi Usman, the Chairman of the party’s National Caretaker Committee, made this announcement on Tuesday in Abuja after a meeting with representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)….
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), expressed his deep concern about the troubling reports that terrorists can order citizens to abandon their homes without facing any consequences. He believes this situation is incredibly distressing and simply unacceptable.In a heartfelt message shared on his verified 𝕏 account on Sunday, titled ‘A…
Nigerian author and democracy activist Abdul Oroh discussed his opinions on voting trends and election results in Nigeria during an interview with Edmund Obilo on the State Affairs program. He discussed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s election performance, pointing out differences in support in a number of states. He also mentioned the late former president Muhammadu…
A leadership crisis is emerging within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a faction of the party has officially submitted a petition to the United States embassy in Abuja. The petition alleges that certain members are attempting to take control of the party and compromise its internal democratic processes.The faction, led by Nafiu Bala Gombe,…
Francis Onyeama, a political scientist, has started preparing to run for president of Nigeria in 2027. As he is ready to make a formal proclamation, his first actions include contacting important national officials and former leaders. Delta State resident Onyeama, 38, wrote to Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo, the former presidents.He told them in the…
The All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Yahaya Usman, have filed a lawsuit. They are contesting the results of the Federal Capital Territory’s Gwagwalada Area Council chairperson election. According to Naija News, 338 voting places and 10 wards participated in the election on February 21, 2026. Usman received 17,788 votes, while Mohammed Kasim of the…
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has claimed that the federal government is trying to keep him from running for president in 2027. Obi made the accusation while advocating for an open and reliable electoral process. In a video, Obi addressed a group of Nigerians and discussed…
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, has reaffirmed his support for the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) and rejected rumors that he could move to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor, who also holds the role of Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, has recently been the focus of rumors that he may…
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has shockingly accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) of pressuring him to give up politics while he was detained. El-Rufai said in a comprehensive criminal complaint submitted to a court that he was advised to refrain from political activity by high-ranking commission…
Pius Akutah, the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, on Sunday called upon the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State to back President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign for the 2027 presidential election.This appeal was made during his visit to former Benue Governor Samuel Ortom’s residence, where party…
Dino Melaye has addressed the recent disruption that occurred during a City Boys Movement empowerment program in Owerri, where a significant crowd reportedly interfered with the event and seized various items intended for distribution. Eyewitness accounts and videos circulating on social media indicate that groups, identified by some observers as local youth, surged into the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned the Taminu Turaki led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that he and his supporters are prepared to face them if they decide to challenge recent court rulings at the Supreme Court. Wike made the statement on Monday after his faction recorded victory…
