Politics

The group warns that Nigeria's democracy cannot survive without a strong and united opposition capable of providing voters with a credible alternative in 2027. It urges opposition heavyweights, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, David Mark, Rotimi...

August 02, (THEWILL) — In conformity with section 29 (3) of the Electoral Act 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, published the personal particulars of presidential and National Assembly candidates for the January...

August 02, (THEWILL) — Few weeks before the August 19, 2026 start of electioneering for the 2027 presidential election, a campaign by proxy appears to have started by former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding his tango with the Presidential candidate...

Obasanjo rekindles long-running political feud, describing his decision to choose Atiku Abubakar as running mate in 1999 as "the greatest mistake" of his political career. Atiku rejects the claim, insisting he chose "Nigeria over personal loyalty" by opposing...

Kenneth Okonkwo brands Peter Obi "classless, non-charismatic," dismisses defamation suit, and accuses former ally of misunderstanding the law Explosive television interview reignites bitter feud as Okonkwo backs Festus Keyamo's criticism and challenges Obi's litigation strategy Social media erupts...

Police arrest Osun SSG Teslim Igbalaye and five others after an intelligence-led raid on his Osogbo residence, where a wanted suspect was allegedly found. Operatives recover ₦4.81 million, a voter register covering Wards 1–15, two Permanent Voter Cards...

Atiku Abubakar says President Tinubu should focus on fixing Nigeria's worsening economic and security crises instead of attacking political opponents. Former Vice President describes Tinubu's vow to "wrestle opponents to the finish" as the rhetoric of "a drowning...

Governor Uba Sani named KADIRS Executive Chairman Jerry Adams as his running mate for the 2027 Kaduna governorship election after extensive consultations APC abandoned its Muslim-Muslim governorship ticket in Kaduna for the first time since 2019, opting for...

Court of Appeal overturns Federal High Court judgment, restoring the legal status of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party (AP) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Appellate court rules the lower...

Federal High Court in Abuja approves hearing of a suit seeking an order compelling President Bola Tinubu to provide maximum security for NDP presidential candidate Peter Obi. Applicants ask the court to affirm Obi's constitutional right to life...