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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, poses no political threat to the Tinubu administration, Special Adviser to President...
Nigeria’s highly centralized system is the root cause of its worsening insecurity and governance woes, retired top bureaucrats from the South-West civil service...
The internal fractures paralyzing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) worsened on Wednesday following parallel ceremonies in Abuja, where opposing camps issued conflicting certificates...
By Omoyeni Ojeifo The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) kicked off its 2027 election strategy in high gear on Wednesday, hosting its 109th NEC...
By Samuel Akpan Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday swore in four new lawmakers to fill vacancies in the Red Chamber. The fresh...
By Omoyeni Ojeifo The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has debunked allegations linking former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to the purchase of 69...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) dominated Saturday’s by-elections, clinching key victories in Ondo, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi, and Enugu states. Meanwhile, the People’s...
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been re-elected as governor of Ekiti State after recording a resounding victory in...
More than a year after the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has...
By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed solidarity with political parties affected by recent court rulings, insisting that the protection...
By Samuel Akpan In a bid to position itself as a major contender in the 2027 presidential election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC)...
Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), the APC governorship candidate for Ogun State, has officially unveiled Alhaja Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun as his running mate...
By Omoyeni Ojeifo Julius Abure, factional Chairman of the Labour Party, has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Gov. Alex...
By Samuel Akpan Shouting matches and finger-pointing erupted in the House of Representatives on Thursday as a forgery allegation exposed deep divisions within...
By Omoyeni Ojeifo Debates over Nigeria’s economic trajectory have intensified, highlighting a sharp divide between the ruling party and the opposition. Appearing on...
In a major political development ahead of the 2027 general election, the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the PDP has declared former President Goodluck...