Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
PoliticsThe 2027 presidential contest has taken a sharper turn after ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar dismissed the Oba of Lagos’ declaration that there would be no vacancy in Aso Rock, insisting that Nigerians alone will determine the country’s next president. The former vice president was reacting to comments by Oba Rilwan Akiolu during a visit by […]
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 […]
NationalThe recent acquittal of former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in the United Kingdom has not ended corruption investigations and asset-recovery proceedings against her in Nigeria, anti-corruption group HEDA has declared. HEDA chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, said the Southwark Crown Court jury’s June 17 verdict must be respected, but cautioned against interpreting it as a judgment […]
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. […]