Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
PoliticsA fresh political controversy has erupted ahead of the 2027 elections, with the Nigeria Democratic Congress rejecting claims that its National Leader, Seriake Dickson, is secretly working with the APC against Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, declaring that the former Bayelsa governor remains loyal to the party. The NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, described […]
InsecurityThe Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, says prices of some essential food commodities have fallen by as much as 50 per cent across Nigeria. Kyari made the statement on Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, during the opening of a Community of Practice Meeting for Commissioners responsible for Agriculture, Health, Environment and Rural […]
PoliticsGbenga Olawepo-Hashim has secured a major legal victory ahead of the 2027 presidential election after the Federal High Court in Abuja affirmed him as Accord’s presidential candidate and ordered the party to submit his name to INEC. Justice Mohammed Umar delivered the judgment on Monday, holding that Accord breached Section 86 of the Electoral Act […]
Defence and SecurityThe FCT Police Command has directed officers to arrest and immediately prosecute motorists operating vehicles without valid licence plates or using concealed, faded or unauthorised number plates in the Federal Capital Territory. The directive followed concerns raised by the Command over the increasing number of vehicles being driven without properly displayed licence plates in Abuja. […]
INECThe Independent National Electoral Commission is set to engage Nigerians and major electoral stakeholders on Tuesday as preparations for the 2027 general elections enter the final 100-day stretch. The commission will hold a World Press Conference and national stakeholders’ meeting on October 6 at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, with INEC […]
PoliticsMinister of Works David Umahi has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will receive significantly more votes from the South-East in the 2027 presidential election, citing federal appointments and infrastructure projects as reasons for the expected change. Umahi spoke during a national television programme on Sunday night while discussing the political situation in the region […]