Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
PoliticsBorno Commissioner Saina Buba has defended his controversial “cut off fingers” statement, saying it was merely figurative and directed at APC members accused of working against the party, rather than opposition politicians. The commissioner addressed the controversy on Monday at a press briefing in Maiduguri, following strong reactions to a statement he made during a […]
EFCCHours after quitting the APC and accusing the EFCC of acting like an arm of the ruling party, former Bayelsa Governor Timipre Sylva has been challenged to appear before the anti-graft agency over an alleged $14.86m fraud. The EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, issued the challenge on Monday while responding to Sylva’s accusation that the commission […]
PoliticsTop opposition figures have begun arriving in Abuja for a crucial political summit aimed at building a united front against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Among those at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre for the gathering are PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke, SDP presidential candidate Adewale Adebayo and former Niger State Governor, […]
PoliticsA fresh political battle over petrol subsidy has erupted ahead of the 2027 election, with the APC rejecting Atiku Abubakar’s plan to restore the subsidy and the ADC demanding an account of the N15.8tn it says government gained from economic reforms. The dispute followed Atiku’s recent pledge to reinstate the petrol subsidy if elected president, […]
PoliticsA fresh attempt to unite Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential election begins in Abuja today, with participating parties expected to discuss how to mount a stronger challenge against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC. The summit, organised by the G-100 political pressure group, is expected to bring together opposition parties and political […]
PoliticsOsun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ruled out withdrawing his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that he remains committed to the endorsement he previously gave the President. The governor spoke on Sunday when the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, led other senior party members […]