Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
PoliticsPresident Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid has received a fresh commitment from APC governors, who have declared that they will not support any alliance or political arrangement capable of threatening his chances in the 2027 general elections. The decision was disclosed by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, following a […]
PoliticsFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has demanded an explanation from President Bola Tinubu over the funds saved from fuel subsidy removal, questioning why Nigerians are still facing hardship as another ASUU strike threatens the nation’s universities. Atiku raised the issue in a statement released on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, […]
PoliticsThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is ready for “anything” in the 2027 general election, insisting it can defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if Nigerians are allowed to freely choose their leaders, while vowing to ‘police’ and protect every vote cast for its candidates. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji […]
PoliticsThe Nigeria Democratic Congress has (NDC) defended its 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, after Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi filed three separate lawsuits seeking access to his academic and National Youth Service Corps records. The suits were filed against WAEC, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the NYSC at the Federal High Court in Abuja. […]
Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has said an average Nigerian could survive on N3,000 daily, insisting that poverty levels should be interpreted based on the economic realities and cost of living in each country. Omokri made the assertion during an appearance on Sunday Politics, where he spoke about poverty, the cost of essential commodities […]
PoliticsSenator Victor Umeh has expressed confidence that Rabi’u Kwankwaso cannot be defeated in Kano State during the 2027 election, provided the poll is conducted transparently and meets acceptable standards of credibility. Umeh made the statement while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, where he spoke about the NDC’s level of preparation for the […]