Politics

Concerned National APC Stakeholders Forum tells supporters of President Bola Tinubu that the 2027 re-election campaign must be anchored on performance. Forum inaugurates state coordinators and Tinubu/Shettima Grassroots Canvassers nationwide, charging them to build formidable structures from polling...

Atiku Abubakar says the latest U.S. Department of State Fiscal Transparency Report validates his long-standing criticism of the Tinubu administration's handling of Nigeria's public finances. The report accused the Federal Government of failing to provide comprehensive budget information,...

Fubara dismisses reports of a fresh budget showdown, insisting there is no disagreement between the Rivers State Executive and the House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Governor says the 2026 budget is progressing through due legislative process, expressing...

Peter Obi urges INEC, security agencies and political actors to ensure the August 15 Osun governorship election is decided by ballots, not violence. NDC leader calls on security agencies to remain loyal to the Constitution, insisting every voter...

Paul Ibe accuses President Tinubu of deploying anti-graft agencies and security institutions against opposition figures instead of fighting corruption. Atiku's spokesman cites Nasir El-Rufai's 178-day detention and contrasts it with Senator Francis Fadahunsi's continued freedom despite his controversial...

Nigeria's opposition is divided over a proposal to field a single presidential candidate against Bola Tinubu in 2027. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have yet to commit to the August 18 opposition summit in Abuja. The Labour Party...

The African Democratic Congress has alleged that security agencies are planning to arrest its National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, ahead of Saturday’s Osun governorship election. The party warned that any such action could heighten political tensions and undermine confidence...

Appeal Court nullifies Federal High Court judgment that recognised Shehu Gabam as SDP National Chairman, citing conflict with an earlier Supreme Court ruling. Prof. Abubakar Sadiq Gombe-led leadership restored, with the appellate court affirming that the lower court...

Atiku warns that Saturday's Osun governorship election will test Nigeria's democracy, insisting the world is watching how the poll is conducted. Former Vice President declares that the Police, military, and INEC belong to Nigerians, not the APC, cautioning...

JIBWIS leader defiantly says he has no regrets over backing a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, insisting the campaign will continue beyond Tinubu. Cleric rejects accusations of campaigning for President Tinubu, declaring he is promoting Islam and urging Muslims to...