Politics

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reduced its presidential nomination form fee to N90 million. Recall that the party had earlier fixed the presidential nomination form at N100 million, and Nigerians have been reacting. Releasing an updated schedule for its 2026 primary elections, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, ...

The Theatre Command North East Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, has said that reports about the poor feeding of troops in operational theatres are misleading. Recall that claims have been circulating on some social media platforms alleging incidents of poor feeding to the troops on the front line within ...

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has urged aspirants of the All Progressives Congress to respect local government zoning arrangements. He recently begged stakeholders to embrace consensus as the party prepares for the 2027 elections, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during a strategic meeting with House of Representatives and ...

The political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections is currently undergoing significant realignment as five outgoing governors on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have formally joined the race for Senate seats. The governors recently submitted their expressions of interest and nomination forms ahead of the ...

The former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto South), has said that late President Umaru Yar’Adua was guided by principle and not noise or theatrics. He recently had his say via a press statement in commemoration of the President Yar’Adua’s death 16 years ago on May 5, 2010. ...

Imo State Governor and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated the Ondo State chapter of the group. He recently charged members to work for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, Tinubu deserves a second term because of ...

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has rejected the judgment of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, in the N5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the organisation by two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). SERAP recently described the ruling as seriously flawed, and Nigerians have ...

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said that the African Democratic Congress is effectively dead. This comes following a fresh wave of defections that saw lawmakers move en masse to other political parties, including the Nigerian Democratic Congress and the Labour Party. While presiding over plenary shortly after the Senate formally ...

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reaffirmed his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Acknowledging the growing turbulence in opposition politics, he made it clear that he would remain in ...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has met with the United States Consul General in Lagos. His discussions centred on credible elections, opposition participation, and Nigeria’s democratic space ahead of the 2027 general election. Disclosing on his X handle hours ago that he met with the US Consul General, Mr Rick ...

The senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has called for the revocation of the licences of South African companies operating in Nigeria, including MTN and DSTV. This comes following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking during plenary, the lawmaker revealed ...

Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has criticised Peter Obi’s exit from the party amid its internal crisis. He recently had his say while speaking to journalists after defecting to the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). According to him, he is not sure ...

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has urged members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to shun litigation and internal disputes. He recently made the appeal in a video circulating hours ago, shortly after he and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were seen receiving membership cards of the party. Warning ...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former presidential candidate Peter Obi over his decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, recently had his say via his social media page, and Nigerians have been reacting. Accusing him of frequently changing party platforms ...

A foundation leader of the Obidient Movement and Director-General of the Heritage Centre, Dr Katch Onanuju, has said Peter Obi had no option but to pursue his political future elsewhere following developments within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He recently had his say after Obi’s decision to join the Nigeria ...

A lawyer and former federal lawmaker, Kayode Oladele, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress stand no chance in the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. He recently had his say via a press statement made available to journalists, and Nigerians have been reacting. Citing ...

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has vowed that no officer involved in unprofessional conduct will be shielded from justice. This comes following the recent shooting incident in Effurun, Delta State, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking in Uyo during the passing out parade of 1,068 retrained Police ...

Spokesman of the Senator Samuel Anyanwu camp of the PDP, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, has insisted that the Supreme Court judgment is clear and settled. This comes after a fresh war of words erupted over the Supreme Court ruling on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis. Dismissing attempts to invalidate ...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Senator David Mark as leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. Warning Nigerians against celebrating too early, Atiku described the ruling as both ...

The Supreme Court has set aside the status quo ante bellum order made in the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress. The judgment arose from the legal battle over the recognition of former Senate President, David Mark, and former Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, as National Chairman and National ...