Politics
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Jonathan emerges Turaki-led PDP sole presidential aspirant, granted screening waiver
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 19, 2026 The Tanimu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will be presenting former…
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APC Imo West senatorial primary: Uzodimma floors Okorocha, wins by landslide; predicts 2027 victory
Governor Hope Uzodimma has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Imo West Senatorial District…
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Candidate selection or civilian coup? By Dakuku Peterside
Nigeria’s political class now touts “consensus candidacy” with renewed assurance. Party leaders, governors, and godfathers frame it as proof of…
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Uzodimma urges Imo leaders to make sacrifices for State’s new political reforms
Governor Hope Uzodimma has appealed to political leaders and residents of Imo State to make the necessary sacrifices by being…
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2027: NDC slashes nomination form fees for women, youths, PWDs
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, May 15, 2026 The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced special discounts on its nomination and…
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Uzodimma has not backed any Imo aspirant for House of Reps, other contests
Governor Hope Uzodimma has not thrown his weight behind any aspirant from Imo State gunning for the House of Representatives…
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2027: Sen. Tambuwal drops re-election bid for Faruk Malami Yabo
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto In what took many by surprise, the opposition political party atmosphere in Sokoto was greeted with…
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Uzodimma urges loyalty, sacrifice ahead Imo APC primaries
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has urged aspirants from the state seeking tickets for the Senate, House of Representatives…
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Ekiti Governorship: Fayose, Ojudu rally support for Oyebanji
By Bolanle Lawal Ado-Ekiti, May 13, 2026 Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, and ex-presidential adviser, Babafemi Ojudu, have endorsed…
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#Project-2027: Youths and the danger of complacency By MARTINS OLOJA
This is the fourth time that I have written on this same subject, civic incompetence and the danger of complacency…
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NDC pegs presidential ticket at N60m, releases timetable for 2027 primaries
By Naomi Sharang ABUJA, May 12, 2026 The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has fixed N60 million as the total cost…
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Senate approves new rules for swearing-in, election of principal officers ahead of 2027 polls
The Nigerian Senate has approved a new resolution guiding the swearing-in of senators and the process for electing principal officers…
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2027: Eligibility suit against ex-President Jonathan suffers setback
By Taiye Agbaje Abuia, May 11, 2026 Hearing in a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting…
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Aisha Yesufu promises economic benefits for Abuja residents ahead of 2027
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has promised residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that they will enjoy the benefits…
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I have hope for a better Nigeria, Obi says after attending NDC Convention
Former presidential candidate and 2027 presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi has spoken after attending the first convention of the Nigeria…
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2027: NDC zones presidential ticket to South; Ready to provide credible alternative for Nigerians
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, May 9, 2026 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general…
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Amaechi joins ADC presidential race, picks N90m nomination form
By Nefishetu Yakubu Abuja, May 8, 2026 A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has obtained the African Democratic Congress…
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Dickson warns against ‘transactional politics’ as Edo lawmakers join NDC
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, May 7, 2026 The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Seriake Dickson, on…
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An option for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso By Emeka Asinugo
The recent “attack” of Peter Obi by Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has once again stirred the already charged…
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Accord Party backs Otti’s re-election bid in Abia
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Nvosi (Abia), May 6, 2026 The National leadership of the Accord Party on Wednesday declared support for…
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Interrogating the imperatives of zoning/rotation of political offices between North and South of Nigeria By Professor Echefuna’ R G ONYEBEADI.
The issue of zoning/rotation of political offices between North and South of Nigeria has become a recurrent decimal, particularly, in…
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ECOWAS MPs order investigation into escalating terrorism, S/Africa’s Xenophobic attacks
ECOWAS MPs during the plenary on Tuesday in Abuja (NAN) By Mark Longyen Abuja, May 5, 2026 The ECOWAS Parliament…
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Peter Obi urges Nigerians not to lose hope amid hardship
2027 presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed to Nigerians not to give up on the country despite the growing…
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PDP BoT calls emergency NEC meeting amid leadership dispute
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 3, 2026 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, led by Sen. Adolphus Wabara,…
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Trust on trial: INEC and the future of Nigeria’s elections By Ebuka Ukoh
Democracies do not run on assurances. They run on trust. And trust, once weakened, demands more than denials to fix.…
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