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Peter Obi Reaffirms 4-Year Single Term Pledge for 2027

ABUJA — Former Labour Party presidential candidate and prominent opposition figure Peter Obi has str...

Politics | Tue Jul 28 2026

Obasanjo Accuses Atiku of ₦5m Impeachment Plot in 2003

ABUJA — A fierce war of words has erupted between two of Nigeria’s most prominent elder statesmen, f...

Politics | Sun Jul 26 2026

INEC Registers 2.4 Million Voters as Youth Lead CVR Drive

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released comprehensive sta...

Politics | Tue Jul 21 2026

Atiku Demands Probe of N6.44B World Cup Budget, PFIPC Scandal

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar...

Politics | Thu Jul 16 2026

Wike’s 2027 Playbook: "cho cho cho" Warning to Opposition

The road to Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is already being paved with tarmac, steel, and a he...

Politics | Thu Jul 16 2026

Sharafadeen Alli Donates Car to Rescued Oyo Principal Rachael Alamu

IBADAN, OYO STATE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Sharafa...

Politics | Thu Jul 16 2026

Umahi Dismisses Peter Obi’s Safety Fears Ahead of 2027 Election

EBONYI STATE, Nigeria — A sharp political exchange has erupted between the Federal Government and th...

Politics | Wed Jul 15 2026

INEC Rejects ADC Portal Hack Claim: Digital Security Tight For 2027

ABUJA, Nigeria — The integrity of Nigeria’s digital electoral infrastructure faced a fresh challenge...

Politics | Tue Jul 14 2026

APM Names Seyi Makinde 2027 Presidential Candidate To Challenge Tinubu

ABUJA, Nigeria — The political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections has witnessed a signifi...

Politics | Tue Jul 14 2026

North-East APC Hails Tinubu Re-nomination Of Shettima For 2027 Election

BAUCHI, Nigeria — In a move widely interpreted as a strategic consolidation of political alliances a...

Politics | Sat Jul 11 2026

Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo 2027 Campaign Spokesperson

ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially appointed Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent c...

Politics | Fri Jul 03 2026

Dangote Vision 2030: $100bn Plan with UAE Sheikh MBZ

ABUJA / ABU DHABI — Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, has formally unveiled his con...

Politics | Tue Jun 30 2026

INEC Restores NDC Portal: Peter Obi Uploaded For 2027

ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially restored access to the N...

Politics | Tue Jun 30 2026

INEC Releases 2027 Codes: Nomination Portal Opens June 29

ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially activated its candidate ...

Politics | Mon Jun 29 2026

Dickson Predicts APC 2027 Defeat if Election Free and Fair

ABUJA — Senator Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the newly formed Nigeria Democratic Congress...

Politics | Mon Jun 29 2026

Lokoja Court Nullifies NDC Registration in PMP Logo Case

LOKOJA — The Federal High Court in Lokoja has overturned its own previous judgment that had mandated...

Politics | Fri Jun 26 2026

Peter Obi Slams Lokoja Court for Nullifying NDC Registration

ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticized t...

Politics | Fri Jun 26 2026

Reno Omokri: Tinubu Appointed Me Ambassador to 4 Countries

ABUJA — Former presidential aide and influential political commentator Reno Omokri has recently step...

Politics | Fri Jun 26 2026

INEC Awaits 2027 Election Budget, Cites Procurement Needs

ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has yet to receiv...

Politics | Fri Jun 26 2026

Obasanjo Visits Kwankwaso in Kano Amid 2027 Speculation

KANO — Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid a significant courtesy visit to Senator Rabiu Musa Kw...

Politics | Fri Jun 26 2026

Bukola Saraki Denounces "Harassment" as Kwara Govt Files Criminal Defamation Suit

ILORIN, Nigeria — The ongoing legal and political confrontation between former Senate President Abub...

Politics | Thu Jun 18 2026

NDC Exempts Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from Anti-Defection Oath

ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a mandatory anti-defection oath for its...

Politics | Thu Jun 18 2026

"I Am Ready to Die for Nigeria" — Peter Obi

ABUJA — The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections,...

Politics | Wed Jun 17 2026

"I Am Not Desperate to Be President" — Peter Obi

ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has stated t...

Politics | Tue Jun 16 2026

Atiku Welcomes Court of Appeal Ruling Preventing ADC Deregistration

ABUJA — Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abu...

Politics | Tue Jun 16 2026

Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC and Four Other Political Parties

ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu, has issued an order di...

Politics | Mon Jun 15 2026

Umahi: Ebonyi to Adopt Tinubu as Sole Candidate for 2027

ABAKALIKI — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has announced that Ebonyi State will formally endorse Pr...

Politics | Sun Jun 14 2026

Gombe Federal Lawmaker Yaya Bauchi Tongo Dies at 63

GOMBE — The Nigerian political landscape is in mourning following the passing of Hon. Yaya Bauchi To...

Politics | Sat Jun 13 2026

Ijaw and Itsekiri Reach Power-Sharing Agreement for Warri Federal Constituency II

ABUJA — A long-standing dispute between the Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic nationalities in Delta State re...

Politics | Sat Jun 13 2026

Ondo APC Elders Forum Chairman, Erastus Akeju, Dies at 88

AKURE — Chief Erastus Akeju, a prominent statesman and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (AP...

Politics | Sat Jun 13 2026

Peter Obi Vows to Negotiate with Agitators and Free Nnamdi Kanu

WASHINGTON — Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the ...

Politics | Sat Jun 13 2026

EFCC Chairman Warns Nigerians Against Vote Buying

ABUJA — The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has issu...

Politics | Fri Jun 12 2026

Obunike Ohaegbu Refutes Allegations Against Peter Obi Regarding Party Primary Finances

ABUJA — Obunike Ohaegbu, a House of Representatives aspirant for the Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and E...

Politics | Thu Jun 11 2026

APC Mobilizes 4.4 Million Agents for 2027 Election Bid

ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially launched a massive grassroots mobilizatio...

Politics | Thu Jun 11 2026

EFCC and INEC Renew Partnership to Combat Electoral Fraud Ahead of 2027 General Elections

BENIN CITY — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent National Electo...

Politics | Wed Jun 10 2026

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo Resigns from APC, Cites Disrespect and Marginalization in Ogun State

ABEOKUTA — Professor Iyabo Obasanjo, former Senator for Ogun Central and daughter of former Presiden...

Politics | Tue Jun 09 2026

Senate President Akpabio Calls for Divine Intervention and Exposure of Terrorism Sponsors

ABUJA — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a resolute call for Nigerians to intensify pray...

Politics | Tue Jun 09 2026

Federal High Court Voids National Assembly’s ₦110 Billion Expenditure

LAGOS — In a landmark judicial intervention, the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the Nation...

Politics | Mon Jun 08 2026

Peter Obi Criticizes President Tinubu’s Security Strategy, Labels Oyo Forest Guard Recruitment “Reactive”

ABUJA — Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 ...

Politics | Mon Jun 08 2026

Senate President Akpabio Denies Promising Senatorial Tickets to Defeated Lawmakers

ABUJA — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has officially refuted media reports alleging that he guar...

Politics | Mon Jun 08 2026

Primate Ayodele Slams First Lady Over Oyo School Abductions, Warns of 2027 Political Repercussions

ABUJA — The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has launched a ...

Politics | Mon Jun 08 2026

Controversy Erupts as Warri Chief Criticizes First Lady Remi Tinubu

WARRI, DELTA STATE — A public statement made by a Warri chief criticizing Nigeria’s First Lady, Sena...

Politics | Mon Jun 08 2026

"From Frying Pan to Hell Fire": Senatorial Aspirant Regrets Defection to NDC

ABUJA — Ehiozuwa Agbonayinwa, a senatorial aspirant for the Edo South seat under the Nigeria Democra...

Politics | Sun Jun 07 2026

Atiku and Obi Criticize Government Response to School Kidnappings

Peter Obi echoed these sentiments, expressing alarm at what he views as a dangerous shift in the nat...

Politics | Sun Jun 07 2026

Obafemi Hamzat Appoints Musiliu Obanikoro as Campaign DG for 2027 Lagos Governorship Race

LAGOS — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State election...

Politics | Sun Jun 07 2026

Datti Baba-Ahmed Endorses Donald Duke as 2027 Presidential Favorite

ABUJA — Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, a prominent chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has pub...

Politics | Sat Jun 06 2026

Sowore Alleges Plot to Disqualify Him from 2027 Presidential Race

ABUJA — The courtroom at the Federal High Court in Abuja has become the epicenter of a high-stakes p...

Politics | Sat Jun 06 2026

Datti Baba-Ahmed Labels Obi and Atiku “Office Seekers,” Not Opposition Leaders

ABUJA — Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has laun...

Politics | Sat Jun 06 2026

Datti Baba-Ahmed Reveals He Urged Peter Obi to Partner with Rabiu Kwankwaso

In a recent interview on Symfoni TV, Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former Vice-Presidential candidate of the...

Politics | Fri Jun 05 2026

Anioma State Creation Hopes Linked to Ned Nwoko’s Senate Seat, Says Oganah

The Media Director for the Anioma State creation movement, Mr. Tonnie Oganah, has issued a stark war...

Politics | Fri Jun 05 2026

Davido Vows to Defend Votes for Uncle in Osun Governorship Race

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly committed to being on the grou...

Politics | Fri Jun 05 2026

Fayose Predicts Landslide Victory for Tinubu in 2027 Election

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remain...

Politics | Fri Jun 05 2026

Minister Umahi Cautions Against Politicizing Insecurity, Flags Off Gombe Super Highway

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has issued a strong cautionary message against the politicizatio...

Politics | Fri Jun 05 2026

NDC Leadership Dismisses Allegations of Primary Election Irregularities

The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a robust defense of its interna...

Politics | Fri Jun 05 2026

Atiku Abubakar Criticizes Tinubu Administration Following Abduction of Adelabu’s Family

ABUJA — Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Ab...

Politics | Thu Jun 04 2026

Prophet Isa El-Buba Endorses Adewole Adebayo for 2027, Warns Against One-Party State

BAUCHI — Renowned cleric and convener of the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria, Prophet I...

Politics | Thu Jun 04 2026

APC Pledges Increased Female Representation Ahead of 2027 Elections

ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting female partici...

Politics | Thu Jun 04 2026

Ovie Omo-Agege Endorses Peter Obi While Backing Tinubu's Economic Reforms

ABUJA — Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has made a notable political pivot, declarin...

Politics | Wed Jun 03 2026

Senate Leadership Pushing for Return Tickets for Senators Who Lost Primaries

ABUJA — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has confirmed that the leadership of the red chamber is ac...

Politics | Wed Jun 03 2026

INEC and DSS Investigate Voter Data Leak; Atiku Abubakar Demands Accountability

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched an int...

Politics | Wed Jun 03 2026

Governor Makinde Calls for Prayers for Ayodele Fayose Amid Political Spat

IBADAN — The Oyo State Government has responded to recent public remarks made by former Ekiti State ...

Politics | Wed Jun 03 2026

PDP Faction Ratifies Goodluck Jonathan as 2027 Presidential Candidate

ABUJA — The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened following a move ...

Politics | Wed Jun 03 2026

Kingsley Chinda Resigns as House Minority Leader Amid Political Realignment

ABUJA — The political landscape of the 10th House of Representatives has shifted significantly follo...

Politics | Wed Jun 03 2026

INEC Probes Unauthorized Access to Voter Database Following Alleged Data Leak

ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a formal investigation int...

Politics | Wed Jun 03 2026

Babachir Lawal Claims Tinubu Will ‘Out-Rig’ Opponents in 2027

ABUJA — Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has sparked ...

Politics | Tue Jun 02 2026

Governor Seyi Makinde Emerges as APM Presidential Candidate for 2027

IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially accepted his nomination as the presidentia...

Politics | Tue Jun 02 2026

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Seeks Forgiveness and Renewed Support for 2027

ABAKALIKI — Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has made a public appeal to residents of the sta...

Politics | Mon Jun 01 2026

Atiku Abubakar Meets Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in Reconciliation Effort

LAGOS — In a move aimed at consolidating support within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead ...

Politics | Mon Jun 01 2026

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Mocks Aisha Yesufu Over Failed Primary Bid

PORT HARCOURT — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly ridic...

Politics | Mon Jun 01 2026

Atiku Pledges Idea-Driven Campaign Following ADC Presidential Nomination

ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially signaled a shift in his political strate...

Politics | Mon Jun 01 2026

Rabiu Kwankwaso Announces Aminu Gwarzo as Kano NDC Governorship Candidate

KANO — In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general elections, the national leader of ...

Politics | Sun May 31 2026

Wike: Fubara’s Withdrawal Was Expected Following Prior Agreement

ABUJA — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has broken his silen...

Politics | Wed May 27 2026

Abubakar Malami Ex-AGF of Nigeria wins ADC Governorship Candidate in Kebbi State

BIRNIN KEBBI — Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Mal...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Donatus Mathew: Former ‘Okada Rider’ Lawmaker Loses APC Primary

KADUNA — Donatus Mathew, the legislator whose unlikely transition from a commercial motorcycle...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Internal Tensions Deepen as Kwara APC Postpones Governorship Primary to Manage Stakeholder Backlash

ILORIN — Fresh confusion has engulfed the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Rabiu Kwankwaso Rubbishes Claims of Secret Alliance with President Tinubu Ahead of 2027

KANO — The national leader and former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, ha...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) Emerges as Ogun APC Consensus Governorship Candidate

IPERU-REMO — The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Incumbent Governor Dikko Umaru Radda Clinches APC Governorship Ticket for Second Term in Katsina

KATSINA — The incumbent Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially eme...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Former President Goodluck Jonathan Warns Political Thuggery is Undermining Nigeria's Democracy

ABUJA — Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised alarms over the entrenched role of polit...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Governor Siminalayi Fubara Withdraws from Rivers State APC Governorship Primaries

PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has officially announced his withdrawa...

Politics | Tue May 26 2026

Tonye Cole Withdraws from Rivers State APC Governorship Primaries Citing Party Unity

PORT HARCOURT — A major political shift has hit Rivers State as Tonye Cole, a prominent chieft...

Politics | Mon May 25 2026

Vice President Shettima Highlights Nigeria’s Path to Overtaking US in Population by 2050

ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that Nigeria is fully on track to surpass th...

Politics | Mon May 25 2026

National Democratic Congress in Kaduna Backs Proposed Obi–Kwankwaso Presidential Ticket

KADUNA — The Kaduna State chapter of the newly registered National Democratic Congress (NDC) h...

Politics | Mon May 25 2026

Political Realignment: Peter Obi Emerges as NDC’s Sole Presidential Aspirant for the 2027 General Elections

ABUJA — In a major political development that signals a massive realignment of opposition forc...

Politics | Mon May 25 2026

Constitutional Showdown: Federal High Court Abuja Fixes May 26 for Judgment on Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 Presidential Eligibility

ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has officially scheduled Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to del...

Politics | Sun May 24 2026

Political Resurgence: Yahaya Bello Secures Decisive Victory in Kogi Central APC Senatorial Primary Ahead of 2027 Elections

OKENE — Marking a high-profile return to the absolute forefront of regional electoral politics...

Politics | Sun May 24 2026

Political Alignment: 30-Year-Old APC Aspirant Mahmud Sadis Buba Withdraws From Kaduna Reps Race

ZARIA — In a major political development shaping the legislative contest in Kaduna State, a pr...

Politics | Sat May 23 2026

Electoral Compliance: All 22 Registered Political Parties Submit Membership Registers to INEC Ahead of 2027 Timeline

ABUJA — In a development that signals a new level of administrative discipline in the Nigerian polit...

Politics | Sat May 23 2026

Washington Lobbying: Atiku’s Legal Team Meets US Congressman Riley Moore’s Aides Over 2027 Election Integrity and Sanctions Threat

ABUJA / WASHINGTON — In a major diplomatic move to influence United States policy toward Niger...

Politics | Fri May 22 2026

Opposition Realignments: Atiku and Amaechi Submit ADC Presidential Nomination Forms in Abuja Ahead of 2027 Race

ABUJA — The race for the 2027 presidency has taken a major structural turn as former Vice Pres...

Politics | Fri May 22 2026

Accountability in Washington: US Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution to Withhold Senators' Salaries During Government Shutdowns

WASHINGTON — In a rare, high-profile display of bipartisan unity amid a deeply fractured legis...

Politics | Fri May 22 2026

2027 In-Fighting: Oshiomhole Labels Atiku APC’s "Best Campaign Manager" Over Opposition Feuds as Ruling Party Clears Tinubu

ABUJA — Capitalizing on the escalating structural cracks within Nigeria’s opposition fac...

Politics | Fri May 22 2026

Political Realignment: Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara Rejects Defection Rumors, Reaffirms Absolute Allegiance to APC

PORT HARCOURT — Moving swiftly to douse mounting political firestorms ahead of the upcoming el...

Politics | Fri May 22 2026

Grassroots Mobilization: Lawmaker Bamidele Salam Donates 10 Buses, 150 Motorcycles to Boost Adeleke’s Re-election Campaign in Osun

OSOGBO — Gearing up for a high-octane political showdown ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial e...

Politics | Fri May 22 2026

The Obi Effect: Peter Obi’s Move to NDC Triggers Massive Political Realignments and Early Campaign Waves in Anambra State

AWKA — Barely one week after the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter...

Politics | Thu May 21 2026

Road to 2027: NDC Caps Presidential Forms at ₦60 Million, Adopts ‘Open Secret Ballot’ for Primary Elections

ABUJA — Charting its operational path for the next general elections, the Nigeria Democratic C...

Politics | Thu May 21 2026

From State to Federal: Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa Declares Ambition for Agege House of Reps Seat

AGEGE — Shifting the dynamics of the ruling party’s internal selection process, the Spea...

Politics | Thu May 21 2026

Diplomatic Neutrality: UK Has No Preferred Candidate in Nigeria's 2027 Elections, Says Deputy High Commissioner Gill Lever

ILORIN — In an official diplomatic declaration ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming political cyc...

Politics | Thu May 21 2026