Politics

14 August, 2025
Again our President moves as the Nation bleeds- Peter Obi

Amid the deplorable state of our nation in all ramifications, we have a virtually indifferent President who has continued to display insensitivity to our situation....

11 August, 2025
Obi Urges Tinubu to Emulate Argentina’s Economic Revival

Lagos, Nigeria – 11 August 2025 – Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a stark warning about the escalating hunger and poverty plaguing...

11 August, 2025
TINUBU: Truth is Healthier Than Secrecy- by Umar Sani

Princess Olatorera Oniru recently delivered one of the most blistering assessments of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. She insisted that Tinubu’s public persona was built...

7 August, 2025
Why We Should Stop Renaming Well-Established Universities -by Farooq Kperogi

In Nigeria, there’s a disturbingly haunting temporariness in the appellative identity of every university that derives its name from its location. If the current trend...

3 August, 2025
INEC Derecognises Abure-Led Labour Party Faction, Disqualifies Candidates

Abuja, 3 August 2025 – In a move that has deepened the rift within Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has...

3 August, 2025
APC Accused of Launching ‘Digital Ambush’ to Suppress Dissent Ahead of 2027 Elections

Abuja, Nigeria – 3 August 2025Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been accused of orchestrating a multibillion-naira digital campaign aimed at manipulating public opinion...

28 July, 2025
Charlie Boy: Lagos Bus Stop Rename Sparks Controversy

Lagos, Nigeria – July 27, 2025 – The Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has officially renamed the popular Charly Boy Bus...

26 July, 2025
Prospect of an ADC Electoral Upset in 2027 – by Umar Sani

The ADC has recently emerged from the shadows as a serious political contender with the potential to disrupt Nigeria’s political status quo. Once a fringe...

24 July, 2025
Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges as New APC National Chairman

Abuja, 24 July 2025 – In a significant development for Nigeria’s ruling party, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda has been selected as the new national chairman of...

24 July, 2025
Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Briefly Detained at Abuja Airport

Abuja, 24 July 2025 – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was briefly detained by immigration officials at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on...

21 July, 2025
Datti Baba-Ahmed Attends Abure-Led Labour Party Meeting

In a significant development amid the ongoing leadership crisis within Nigeria's Labour Party, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the party's 2023 vice-presidential candidate, attended a National...

21 July, 2025
Edo Governor Denies Threatening Peter Obi

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has refuted allegations that he threatened former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, emphasising that his...

20 July, 2025
Statehouse Press Release on Buhari Burial Criticized for Inflammatory Tone and Questionable Claims

A press release from the Statehouse, penned by Special Adviser Sunday Dare, has ignited widespread criticism for its aggressive tone and what detractors call a...

19 July, 2025
Niger Delta Congress Condemns Okpebholo’s ‘Threatening’ Remarks Against Obi

The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has strongly criticised Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo for his recent statements that appear to caution and indirectly threaten former...

19 July, 2025
Akpata Slams Okpebholo for Warning Obi on State Visits

Olumide Akpata, the former Labour Party gubernatorial candidate for Edo State, has strongly criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo for issuing what he described as a "deeply...

19 July, 2025
Buhari’s Fading Halo: From Tributes to Treachery -by Umar Sani

The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has created a vacuum in Northern Nigerian politics one that may prove difficult to fill. Much like the...

16 July, 2025
Keyamo Accuses Atiku of Insensitive Timing in PDP Resignation Amid Buhari Mourning

Keyamo Accuses Atiku of being insensitive over the release of his resignation letter from PDP

16 July, 2025
Peter Obi’s Tribute: Honouring Late President Buhari’s Legacy and Concern for the Poor

That moment has been the thought I have had since the news of his demise. His concern for the poor should remain a reminder to...

16 July, 2025
Breaking: Atiku Abubakar Resigns from PDP Amid Political Realignment

In a significant development that could reshape Nigeria's opposition landscape, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP), citing...

13 July, 2025
ADC Coalition Challenges President Tinubu Over Five-Day Absence Post-BRICS Summit

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), a Nigerian opposition party, has demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu provide a clear explanation for his whereabouts during the...

13 July, 2025
Factional Labour Party Chairman Julius Abure, Visits Wike in Abuja

– Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), visited Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), at the...

12 July, 2025
Peter Obi Joins Labour Party in Launching Campaign for Anambra Governorship Election

Onitsha, Anambra State – 12 July 2025 Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has thrown his weight behind the Labour Party’s bid for the Anambra...

12 July, 2025
Shettima to Represent Tinubu at São Tomé’s 50th Independence Amid President’s Five-Day Absence

Shettima to Represent Tinubu at São Tomé’s 50th Independence Amid President’s Five-Day Absence

11 July, 2025
Shettima’s Remarks on Power Criticize Tinubu’s Role in Fubara’s Removal

The Nigerian Vice President has declared that the President has no power to remove a sitting Governor.

10 July, 2025
ADC Alerts on Fake State Chairmen List and Online Registration Scams

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern warning to the public, distancing itself from a circulating list of alleged state chairmen and condemning...

8 July, 2025
Labour Party to Suspend and Expel Obi, Says National Publicity Secretary

Lagos, Nigeria – The Labour Party is set to suspend and expel its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, according to a statement from the party’s...

7 July, 2025
Court Petitioned to Remove Senator Mark-Led Interim Coalition Leadership of ADC

Abuja, 7 July 2025 – Three members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, have filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking...

7 July, 2025
Babachir Lawal Resigns from All Progressives Congress

7 July 2025 – Engr. Babachir David Lawal, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement...

7 July, 2025
Peter Obi Criticises Tinubu Administration in Explosive Interview

Abuja, Nigeria – In a scathing interview on Politics Today with Channels Television, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi launched...

6 July, 2025
Atiku Threatens Nigeria’s North-South Pact for 2027

Lagos, 6 July 2025 – As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is emerging as a significant threat to the...

5 July, 2025
Atiku Vows to Fight Election Fraud

Abuja, Nigeria – 5 July 2025 Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to combat electoral malpractice and poor governance, declaring “enough is enough”...

5 July, 2025
 ADC Coalition vs. APC: Fresh Faces or Familiar Failures?

By Farooq A. Kperogi The Nigerian political space and preparations for the 2027 general elections have been electrified with the high-decibel announcement of the migration...

5 July, 2025
Emeka Ihedioha Joins ADC, Bolsters Opposition for 2027 Elections

Owerri, 4 July 2025 – Emeka Ihedioha, former governor of Imo State, has officially declared his allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a...

4 July, 2025
Abuja Court Overturns Senator Natasha’s Suspension, Orders Immediate Recall

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the six-month suspension of Kogi State Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan unconstitutional and ordered her immediate reinstatement to the...

3 July, 2025
APC Slams ADC Unveiling as Coalition of Hoaxers and Vendetta Merchants

Abuja, FCT – July 3, 2025The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fiercely criticised the recent unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, describing it...

2 July, 2025
Amaechi Resigns from APC, Declares Nigeria ‘Completely Destroyed’

Abuja, 2 July 2025 – Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress...

2 July, 2025
Opposition Leaders Convene at Yar’Adua Centre for Meeting

Abuja, 2 July 2027 – Prominent Nigerian opposition figures gathered today at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja for a high-profile media conference, signalling the formation...

2 July, 2025
Peter Obi: Tinubu’s St Lucia Scholarship Betrays Nigerian Children

I have consistently maintained that our underdevelopment is due to Leadership failure. It is heart-breaking that our President, who is the leader of a country...

2 July, 2025
African Democratic Congress to Unveil as Coalition Party in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced a significant event to formally unveil itself as the party of a coalition today, Wednesday,...

2 July, 2025
Senator David Mark Resigns from PDP

 2 July 2025 – Senator David A. B. Mark,  the former President of the 6th and 7th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has...

2 July, 2025
2027: Northern PDP Leaders Settle on ADC as Preferred Coalition Platform

Abuja, Nigeria – Wednesday, 2 July 2025In a significant political development, leaders from the northern wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have agreed to...

1 July, 2025
Coalition to ADC as Platform for 2027 Elections

Abuja, 1 July 2025 – A coalition of opposition parties in Nigeria is set to formally adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its political...

30 June, 2025
Tinubu: A Witch-Hunting Regime Gripped by Fear -by Umar Sani

Since coming into power in 2023, the APC-led administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has shown a troubling pattern of intolerance toward critics, opposition leaders,...

29 June, 2025
PDP Confirms 100th NEC Meeting to Proceed as Scheduled

Abuja, 29 June 2025 – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will take place as planned...

29 June, 2025
Fubara and Wike Reunite at Funeral Following an Unholy Deal

Port Harcourt, 28 June 2025 – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike made a public appearance together on Saturday...

28 June, 2025
Peter Obi 2027: Claims of Indecision Dismissed as Premature

Lagos, 28 June 2025 – As Nigeria’s political landscape prepares for the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 candidate, faces scrutiny...

28 June, 2025
Obi Indirectly Urges PTinubu to Resign Over Health Concerns

Lagos, Nigeria – 28 June 2025 In a subtle yet pointed statement, Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has appeared to call for...

27 June, 2025
APC National Chairman Umar Ganduje Resigns Amid Controversy

In a shocking development, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his immediate resignation, citing health concerns....

26 June, 2025
INEC Announces Bye-Election Schedule for August 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has released the timetable and schedule of activities for bye-elections set to take place on Saturday, 16th...

26 June, 2025
Africa’s Leadership Crisis: Power Over Responsibility, Says Moghalu

LONDON, 26 June 2025 – Kingsley Moghalu, a prominent Nigerian economist and former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has sparked a fresh...

24 June, 2025
El-Rufai Claims Tinubu Faces Defeat in 2027 Election

Abuja, 24 June 2025 – Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has made a bold prediction about Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, asserting that President Bola...

23 June, 2025
Tinubu’s Presidency and the Spirit of June 12: A Democracy in Question

LAGOS, 23 June 2025 – The legacy of Nigeria’s June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as the nation’s freest and fairest, has once again...

23 June, 2025
Son Defends Late Father’s Legacy in Rebuttal to Presidency’s Claims on June 12

Ose Anenih, son of the late Chief Tony Anenih, has issued a strongly worded rebuttal to what he describes as an “untrue” account of his...

22 June, 2025
Trump’s Grave Error – by Femi Fani Kayode

President Donald Trump, I am constrained to ask you the following question. With respect do you really believe there can be peace after you have...

20 June, 2025
New Political Party, All Democratic Alliance, Seeks Registration with INEC

Lagos, 20 June 2025 – The National Coalition Group (NNCG) has formally submitted an application to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the registration...

19 June, 2025
El-Rufai: Tinubu’s Re-election Impossible, 2027 Polls a Battle Between APC and Nigerians

Former Kaduna State Governor Nassir El-Rufai has declared that President Bola Tinubu has no chance of securing re-election in 2027, asserting that Nigerians, not politicians,...

19 June, 2025
Former Vice President Sambo Denies Defection Rumours to APC

19 June 2025 Former Vice President of Nigeria, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, GCON, has firmly rebutted claims circulating on social media and in certain media...

16 June, 2025
PDP Slams Tinubu Over Benue Massacre, Demands Urgent Action

Abuja, 16 June 2025 – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent massacre in Benue State, where over 200...

15 June, 2025
Tinubu’s Silence on Benue Massacre Sparks Outrage Amid Swift Responses to Global Crises

LAGOS, 15 June 2025 – Nigeria is reeling from a horrific massacre in Benue State, where over 200 internally displaced persons (IDPs) were brutally killed...

15 June, 2025
Trump Administration Proposes Visa Bans for Nigeria and 35 Other Nations

The United States is contemplating imposing travel restrictions on 36 countries, including Nigeria, in a significant escalation of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The proposed...

13 June, 2025
Critique of Governor Soludo’s Endorsement of Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

In a recent address at The Platform Nigeria on 12 June 2025, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, crediting them...

12 June, 2025
A Hollow Ode to Democracy: Tinubu’s Speech Fails to Inspire or Address Nigeria’s Pressing Woes

Abuja, 12 June 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address to the Nigerian National Assembly on Democracy Day, marking 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule,...

12 June, 2025
Democracy in Decline: Reflecting on Two Years of Present Government Today by Peter Obi

 June 12, is slated as Democracy day. Most unfortunately, in our present state, our dear country Nigeria cannot be justifiably classified as a democratic country....

12 June, 2025
A Hollow Ode to Democracy: Tinubu’s Speech Fails to Inspire or Address Nigeria’s Pressing Woes

Abuja, 12 June 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s address to the Nigerian National Assembly on Democracy Day, marking 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule,...

12 June, 2025
Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Action on IDP Crisis on Nigeria’s Democracy Day

Abuja, 12 June 2025 – In a compelling address marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, urged swift government...

12 June, 2025
Senator Oshiomhole’s Airport Disruption Sparks Outrage and Raises Questions on Accountability

Lagos, Nigeria – 11 June 2025 – Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State and current senator representing Edo North, caused a significant...

11 June, 2025
APC Welcomes Wike as Tinubu Opens New Road in Abuja

Abuja, 11 June 2026 – President Bola Tinubu has extended an open invitation to Barrister Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),...

10 June, 2025
Wike’s PDP Stakeholders Meeting: A Bold Power Play, Not a Peace Summit – Umar Sani

 A recent gathering of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders, convened by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has ignited fierce debate within...

9 June, 2025
Tinubu’s Senior Presidential Aide, Resigns

Alhaji Dr. Aliyu Audu, the Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, has tendered his resignation, effective immediately, as announced in a letter dated...

9 June, 2025
Senator Neda Imasuen to Defect from Labour Party to APC Amid Leadership Crisis and Past Controversies

Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, has announced his intention to defect from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress...

8 June, 2025
Opposition Coalition Faces Stalemate Over Party Choice Amid Presidential Ambitions

Abuja, 8 June 2025 – The coalition opposing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid is grappling with internal divisions, as conflicting interests among its key figures...

7 June, 2025
Comrade Ini Ememobong Resigns from Akwa Ibom Cabinet

Uyo, 7 June 2025 – Comrade Ini Ememobong, a prominent figure in Akwa Ibom State’s administration, has tendered his resignation as Honourable Commissioner for Special...

6 June, 2025
Ikwerre Identity Debate Reignites as Amaechi and Wike Reject Igbo Ancestry

A contentious debate over the ethnic identity of the Ikwerre people in Rivers State has resurfaced following recent statements by prominent political figures Chibuike Rotimi...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Military’s Repeated ‘Mistaken’ Airstrikes on Civilians Spark Outrage and Doubt

2 June 2025, Zamfara, Nigeria – The Nigerian military has once again come under intense scrutiny following yet another deadly airstrike that killed at least...

3 June, 2025
Surge in Terrorism in Sahel and Nigeria Linked to US Withdrawal, Experts Say

2 June 2025, Abuja – A recent statement from General Michael Langley, commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), has attributed the escalating insurgency in...

3 June, 2025
Peter Obi Visits Niger State to Offer Condolences and Support Amid Devastating Floods

Niger State, Nigeria – On Monday, 2 June 2025, Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and prominent Nigerian politician, visited Niger State to express...

3 June, 2025
Bianca Leads Nnewi Delegation to Thank Governor Soludo

Nnewi, Anambra State, 2 June 2025 – On Sunday, 1 June, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recently nominated as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, led...

3 June, 2025
African Union Urged to Break Free from Foreign Funding Dependency

Marrakech, Morocco, 2 June 2025 – The African Union (AU) faces a critical challenge in achieving true sovereignty, with 70% of its $650 million annual...

3 June, 2025
Nigeria Police Rescue 12 Trafficked Children and Seize Arms in Major Operations

Abuja, 2 June 2025 – The Nigeria Police Force has achieved significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime, rescuing 12 trafficked children in Abia State...

3 June, 2025
Ukraine Destroys One-Third of Russia’s Air Force in Long-Range Operation

Kyiv, 1 June 2025 – Ukrainian forces have successfully destroyed approximately one-third of Russia’s strategic air force in a meticulously planned operation targeting multiple Russian...

3 June, 2025
Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq Kperogi

Why the anti-Tinubu Coalition Isn’t Coalescing -by Farooq KperogiThere is supposed to be a formidable coalition of powerful regional and national political forces working to...

3 June, 2025
World Igbo Congress Honours Biafra Heroes at Memorial Day Event

Houston, 30 May 2025 – The World Igbo Congress (WIC), the leading organisation representing Ndi Igbo in the diaspora, held its annual Heroes and Heroines...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Army Special Forces Eliminate Key Boko Haram Leader in Borno

Kukawa, Borno State – In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, Special Forces under Operation Hadin Kai conducted a precision strike on 30 May...

3 June, 2025
Commemorating Bruce Mayrock: A Hero of Biafra

30 May 2025Today marks the solemn anniversary of the death of Bruce Mayrock, a young American who sacrificed his life in 1969 to draw attention...

3 June, 2025
Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day: Reflecting on the Biafran Struggle and Nigeria’s Path Forward

30 May 2025, Enugu, Nigeria – Today, Igbo communities across Nigeria and the diaspora solemnly mark Biafra Heroes and Heroines Remembrance Day, a poignant commemoration...

3 June, 2025
Tinubu Aide’s Defence of Reforms Criticised as Tone-Deaf Amid Economic Hardship

30 May 2025Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has drawn sharp criticism for his recent statement defending the Tinubu...

3 June, 2025
Nigerian Troops Arrest Soldiers and Police in Arms Trafficking Crackdown

Maiduguri, Nigeria – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have arrested 18 serving soldiers and 15 police officers accused of selling arms to terrorists and...

3 June, 2025
Mauritania’s Dr Sidi Ould Tah Elected as New AfDB President, Set to Succeed Akinwumi Adesina

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 30 May 2025 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has elected Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania as its ninth president,...

3 June, 2025
Enugu State Governor Highlights Two Years of Transformative Progress in State Address

Enugu, Nigeria – Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah delivered a compelling address at Okpara Square, outlining the significant strides made by his administration in just two...

3 June, 2025
Nnamdi Kanu Secures Legal Victory as Court Rules Key Exhibits Inadmissible

Abuja, Nigeria – 29 May 2025In a significant development in the ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra...

3 June, 2025
Atiku Slams Tinubu’s Borrowing Plan as Nigeria’s Debt Crisis Deepens

LONDON, 29 May 2025 – Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has fiercely criticised President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure over $24 billion (£19 billion)...

3 June, 2025
Sowore Slams Tinubu’s Administration on Second Anniversary

agos 29 May 2025 – Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist and publisher, has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as...

3 June, 2025
A Critical Review of President Tinubu’s Two-Year Anniversary Claims: Progress or Propaganda?

On 29 May 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a statement marking the second anniversary of his administration, proclaiming what he described as “undeniable progress”...

21 May, 2025
Unconfirmed Reports of Coup Attempt in Ivory Coast Amid Political Tensions

Abidjan, Ivory Coast – 21 May 2025Unverified posts on X have sparked alarm with claims of a possible coup attempt in Ivory Coast, alleging significant...

11 February, 2025
Nasir El-Rufai Defies Intimidation Amidst Alleged Threats and Political Pressure

Nasir El-Rufai Defies Intimidation Amidst Alleged Threats and Political Pressure Cairo, Egypt — Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly addressed persistent rumours regarding...

11 February, 2025
The Injustice of Prolonged Detention: A Reflection on Nnamdi Kanu’s Case by Senator Shehu Sani

The Injustice of Prolonged Detention: A Reflection on Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian senator and human rights activist, recently voiced a poignant...

7 February, 2025
Tragic Discovery: Decomposing Body of Hon. Justice Azuka Found After Abduction

The decomposing body of Honourable Justice Azuka, a lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, was discovered last night...