Politics

August 17, (THEWILL) — The foundation members of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, AD, who gathered in Abuja for a reunion have described the event as unconnected with political matters, even as it is obvious that they held the...

Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, resigned during Monday's plenary after reports that 18 lawmakers had backed moves to impeach him, saying he accepted the decision "in the interest of peace" in the state. Moments after...

Former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Timi Frank, says Governor Ademola Adeleke's victory in the Osun governorship election has sent a powerful warning ahead of the 2027 general elections. Frank calls on opposition parties to immediately close...

Governor Alex Otti cautions Nigerians against embracing divisive political narratives driven by personal ambition rather than public interest. Says ethnic and clan-based politics undermine merit, competence and effective governance while breeding unnecessary hostility. Reveals long-time ally Dr. Nwabuisi...

Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje formally returns to the APC in Kano after a brief defection to the New Democratic Congress (NDC), ending months of speculation over his political future. The former NDC House of Representatives aspirant rejoins the ruling...

Paul Enenche has criticised security agencies for not questioning Sheikh Muhammad Jingir over his recent religious and political remarks. Jingir urged Muslims to mobilise their votes and support the continued use of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets. Enenche warned that...

Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara’s political camps appear to be moving towards reconciliation in Rivers State. The development followed a second meeting between Fubara and the Rainbow Coalition reconciliation committee in two weeks. The committee said former political...

House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has congratulated Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun governor. Abbas said the election reflected the administration’s commitment to democratic principles. He urged Adeleke to justify his renewed mandate by delivering on voters’ expectations. ...

Kwankwaso says an Obi-led administration will end the culture of rewarding political loyalists with public appointments, insisting competence and national interest will determine who serves in government. NDC vice-presidential candidate pledges swift constitution of cabinet after inauguration, arguing...

SERAP urges INEC, EFCC and ICPC to launch a joint probe into alleged vote-buying, voter intimidation, violence and illegal election financing during the Osun governorship election. Rights group calls for AU, ECOWAS, African Commission and UN scrutiny, saying...