Politics

Power Rotation Debate Heats Up as Northern Groups Criticise Tinubu’s Performance, Eye 2027 Presidency The long-standing, informal debate on power rotation in Nigeria has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as prominent political and socio-cultural groups from the Northern region openly criticise President Bola Tinubu’s scorecard and signal their intent to contest the 2027 presidency. The Arewa […]

As Yakubu’s Tenure Nears End, Debate Over INEC Chairman Successor Intensifies With the second and final term of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) set to conclude on November 8, 2025, discussions and political maneuvers regarding his successor are steadily intensifying across Nigeria’s political landscape. The crucial role […]

Yilwatda’s Emergence as APC National Chairman Hailed as Strategic, Timely The election of Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been met with widespread commendation from party stakeholders, who have hailed his emergence as a timely and strategic move for the ruling party. Professor Yilwatda, who […]

APC National Executive Committee Meeting Relocated to Aso Rock Villa Amidst High Stakes In a move signaling heightened presidential oversight and the urgency of pressing party matters, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, has been relocated from the party’s national secretariat to the Banquet Hall […]

PDP Elder Statesmen Push for Southern Presidency, Credible Convention After Atiku’s Exit A group of prominent founding fathers and elder statesmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are intensifying calls for the party to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the Southern part of Nigeria and ensure a thoroughly transparent and credible national convention. These […]

Four PDP Senators Defect to APC, Bolstering Ruling Party’s Strength to 70 in Senate The All Progressives Congress (APC) has significantly increased its numerical strength in the Nigerian Senate, reaching 70 senators, following the defection of four lawmakers from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The senators formally announced their switch during plenary on Wednesday, […]

PDP Plunges Into Flagbearer Battle as Atiku Abubakar Exits Party for ADC Coalition The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been thrown into a fresh battle for its presidential ticket following the official resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has now aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to form a new opposition coalition […]

Anambra PDP Guber Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot in Abuja Ambush Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election, has reportedly been shot by unknown gunmen in an ambush in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, has left Ezenwafor and two other occupants of his vehicle seriously […]

Obasanjo Reaffirms: Nigeria’s Challenges Lie with Leaders, Not the Constitution Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again asserted that the fundamental problems plaguing Nigeria are rooted in the failure of its political operators, rather than inherent flaws within the nation’s constitution itself. He reiterated this long-held stance in a letter delivered on Wednesday, July 16, […]

Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin Pinpoints ‘Political Interests’ as Root Cause of Nigeria’s Challenges The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Nigeria Conference of Speakers, Adebo Ogundoyin, has squarely laid the blame for Nigeria’s multifaceted challenges at the feet of the political establishment, asserting that “political interests” have consistently overridden national […]

Governor Nwifuru Reshuffles Ebonyi Cabinet, Four Commissioners Swap Portfolios Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has undertaken a minor cabinet reshuffle, reassigning portfolios to four commissioners as part of his administration’s drive to enhance performance and align governance with his “People’s Charter of Needs” manifesto. The changes were announced on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, following […]

Lagos LG Polls: APC Secures Chairmanship Victories in Ikorodu, Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced its sweep of the chairmanship seats in the just-concluded Local Government elections in Lagos State, with early results confirming victories in both Ikorodu Local Government Area (LGA) and Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The Lagos State […]

ADC Challenges President Tinubu Over Five-Day Post-BRICS Absence, Cites Pattern of Unexplained Trips The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding a clear explanation for his five-day absence from public view following the conclusion of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President returned […]

Governor Sanwo-Olu, Wife Cast Votes as Lagosians Elect Local Government Leaders Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his wife, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, today exercised their civic duty by casting their votes in the ongoing Local Government Elections across the state. The First Family participated in the democratic process at their polling unit, joining thousands […]

Buhari’s 2015 Victory: Boss Mustapha Contradicts Tinubu’s “I Made Him President” Claim The political narrative surrounding the 2015 presidential election gained fresh scrutiny on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, as Mr. Boss Mustapha, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) under President Muhammadu Buhari, subtly but firmly contradicted President Bola Tinubu’s long-held assertion that […]