Politics

Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has described President Bola Tinubu’s famous “Emilokan” political expression as despotism, arguing that the phrase represents a claim of personal or divine authority rather than simply an assertion that it is someone’s turn to occupy political office.

The political crisis in Zamfara State has taken another turn as seven members of the State House of Assembly who recently resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) have opened talks with opposition parties over their next political destination.

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has lost at least five political appointees within days, in a development that has triggered fresh speculation about political realignment and an emerging battle for influence within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 103,428,715 Nigerians are registered to vote in the 2027 general elections, with Lagos State emerging as the country’s largest electoral constituency, ahead of Kano and Kaduna.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on the completion of 25 years in public office, describing the milestone as a rare achievement in a democratic system.

Efforts to consolidate the political reconciliation in Rivers State received another boost on Tuesday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, APC governorship candidate Kingsley Chinda and their supporters met Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of his political camp in Port Harcourt.

Obi made the declaration during an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, reiterating his position that fuel subsidy itself is not the fundamental problem but the corruption associated with its administration.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that Nigeria’s national register of voters has risen above 103 million, setting the stage for what could be one of the country’s largest electorates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgement delivered on Monday, held that there was sufficient evidence before the court showing that Olawepo-Hashim emerged as the party’s sole presidential candidate at a primary election conducted on May 30, 2026.

President Bola Tinubu, while announcing the opening of the National Youth Confab 2026, said young Nigerians must have a meaningful role in shaping decisions that affect their lives and the future of the country.