Politics

The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to recuse herself from the suit filed against the party’s leadership. The camp of the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom …

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described himself as the highest-ranking Christian in the Nigerian government, attributing his political rise to what he called God’s exceptional grace. Akpabio made the remark …

The Independent National Electoral Commission has urged political parties, politicians, the electorate, and residents to support efforts to build public confidence in the electoral process in the country. The Resident …

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi says some enemies of Nigeria are working against its democracy. Idris stated this while receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Abbas Tajudeen, …

Kabiru Turaki, the newly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced that his leadership will hold its inaugural National Working Committee (NWC) meeting on Tuesday at …

The most dangerous citizens in Nigerian politics today may be those who have quietly checked out. Since the recent off-cycle governorship elections in several states, a familiar refrain has echoed …

In Nigerian politics, opposition parties have popularized a vague phrase The 2027 election will be between the APC and Nigerians.” The statement implies that all non-APC supporters are Nigerians,while APC …

The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Ajuji Ahmed, has expressed confidence that the NNPP will retain Kano State and secure at least three northern states in the …

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has stated that the attempt by some aggrieved lawmakers to impeach him stems from their grievances with Governor Lucky …

The All Progressives Congress (APC)in Cross River State has demanded the removal of its State Chairman, Alphonsus Eba, over allegations of embezzlement, misconduct, and misappropriation of party funds, as well …

National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Sly Ezeokenwa, has described the Saturday governorship election in Anambra State as “one of the most transparent and well-organised elections” in the history of …

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as the president’s unwavering commitment to democracy and credible elections in Nigeria. Soludo …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the Anambra State governorship election held on November 8.   The Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor …

The government of Russia has declared that it is closely following recent developments in Nigeria in light of remarks by Donald J. Trump indicating possible U.S. military intervention in the …

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed satisfaction with the ruling of the Oyo State High Court, which granted the party permission to continue preparations for its national convention scheduled …

Retired Lt-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Interior, has suggested that the United States may be positioning itself to establish a military base in …

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to withdraw all court cases …

The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed concern over recent comments by the United States President Donald Trump, designating Nigeria as a …

A major wave of defection has reshaped the political landscape of Benue State, as hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Labour …

On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja rejected an application from former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, which requested a court order to prevent the Peoples Democratic Party from …

At least 33 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday night in a series of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to the Hamas-run Civil Defence agency and local hospitals. Israel …

Benjamin Omale, chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State, urged those undecided to follow Ambassador Terhemen Tarzoor’s lead and collaborate with the state governor, Hyacinth Alia, to foster …

Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has officially declared his intention to run for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This announcement directly challenges …

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2026 election in Ekiti State, following a consensus affirmation exercise held on Monday at …

Former Jigawa State governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the …

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the burning of its Ekiti State Secretariat as a deliberate act of political terrorism aimed at silencing opposition voices. The party said this while …

A southwest leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has cautioned the National Assembly against its plan to move Nigeria’s 2027 general elections forward to November …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for securing over 7,000 convictions and recovering assets worth more than ₦500 billion within the past two …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the allegation of a forged signature on a letter for its national convention to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the National Secretary, …

ABUJA – Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has urged Nigerians to unite across political, ethnic, and religious lines to rescue the nation from what he described as the failed …

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter, has accused the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led administration of reducing governance in the state to a bazaar of deceit, propaganda and self-glorification. According …

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said his aspiration to run in the 2027 presidential election is a national movement to liberate Nigeria. He explained that his …

The immediate-past chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, Hon. Babatunde Mohammed, has dumped the party and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mohammed, who is a …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday denied report that a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is “pushing” him to run for the …

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has continued his international consultations and engagements on democracy and nation-building with a visit …

The House of Representatives on Thursday held a solemn valedictory session in honour of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Agunwa Anekwe, recognising his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic …

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said that the recent defections of some state governors to the All Progressives Congress, APC, has vindicated the position of the opposition coalition that …

An elite military unit in Madagascar has taken control of the government after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, following weeks of protests over power shortages and corruption. The …

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on Governor Dauda Lawal to reinstate over 3,000 civil servants recently disengaged from the state workforce. The party …

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has taken President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the cleaners over the presidential pardon granted to 175 beneficiaries, including dozens of convicted drug traffickers and smugglers. …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja today, Sunday, October 12, for Rome, Italy, to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a high-level summit focused on …

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term, speaks while standing beside his wife, Chantal Biya, during the launch of his electoral campaign, in Maroua, Cameroon, on …

Muhammad Lawal Kurya, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Kaura Namoda South in the last Zamfara State House of Assembly election, has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. …

The Senator Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party, LP, has called on the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to prioritize Nigerians in the …

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has arrived in New Delhi for a six-day official visit, marking the first-ever trip by a senior Taliban official to India since the group …

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central region as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The National Council of State …

The planned merger between the Social Democratic Party, SDP, and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, reportedly being coordinated by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has suffered a setback following …

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan aimed at ending the two-year Gaza conflict that has claimed tens of thousands of lives. Under the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has suspended its State Secretary, Mr Sa’idu Adamu, over allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities. Mrs Maria Dogo, the Kaduna State …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday refuted claims suggesting he is willing to withdraw in favor of another presidential candidate. In a recent interview with the BBC Hausa Service, …