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Politics at Per Second News covers news, opinion and analysis of Nigerian, African and world politics, elections and interviews.

I’m Taking Activism Into Politics, Vows Aisha Yesufu

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Aisha Yesufu has declared her intention to contest for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senate seat, citing a need to...

Presidency Dismisses Interference Claims, Insists Opposition Parties’ Crises are Self-inflicted

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Presidency has dismissed claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is destabilising opposition parties, insisting that ongoing crises...

PDP Turmoil: Agbedi Blasts Wike Over ‘Party Overreach’

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The tension within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate as Representative Fred Agbedi (Sagbama/Ekeremor, Bayelsa) publicly criticized FCT...

Goodluck Jonathan Breaks Silence on 2027, Sets Stage for Presidential Consultation

Former President Goodluck Jonathan is keeping his 2027 options open, stating on Thursday that he will “consult widely” before making any official announcements....

Just In: Obedient Movement Expels Peter Obi, Yunusa Tanko, Others

By Omoyeni Ojeifo, Abuja The New Obedient Movement Worldwide has announced the expulsion of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, Alhaji...

2027: New Leadership, Vision Unveiled for Obidient Movement

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a move to strengthen civic and political engagements ahead of 2027 polls, a New Obidient Movement Worldwide has formally...

Igbo Presidency Not Feasible Now – Sen. Nwebonyi

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has said the South-East must wait for a more “favourable...

Integrity Deficit: Ex-PRP Presidential Aspirant Peter Ameh Quits Party

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Chief Peter Ameh, Ex Presidential Candidate and former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has resigned his membership...

Finger-Pointing Erupts: ADC and NDC Trade Barbs as Lawmaker Jumps Ship

By Omoyeni Ojeifo, Abuja Tensions boiled over on national television Tuesday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) squared off against Rep. Ifeanyi Uzokwe...

Atiku Should Be Held Responsible if Opposition Fails — Buba Galadima

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Elder statesman Buba Galadima has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should be held accountable if efforts to unify opposition...

“Political Disaster”, Jarigbe Unleashes Fury on Ayade, Accuses Ex-Governor of Lies, Betrayal, and Electoral Failure

A fierce political war has erupted in Cross River North as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe launched a blistering attack on former Governor Ben...

Breaking: Peter Obi Exits ADC, Cites Infiltration, Internal Sabotage

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Persecondnews reports that Obi, while announcing his...

PDP Rocked as Bauchi Governor Mohammed Jumps Ship to APM

In the wake of nationwide political shifts, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has officially defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied...

Oyo APC Backs Sen. Alli for Governor, Adelabu Shut Out of 2027 Race

Following the “consensus model” used in Lagos and Ogun, the Oyo State APC leadership has officially endorsed Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its governorship...

Ready: Ex-Edo Gov Osunbor Shrugs Off Party Crisis Ahead of 2027 Polls

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In spite of fresh cracks within Nigeria’s opposition space, court rulings, leadership disputes and defections, a chieftain of African Democratic...

PDP crisis: Party has no leadership after Supreme Court ruling — Umar Sani

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Mr. Umar Sani, a former spokesperson for the PDP presidential campaign, has declared that the party is effectively leaderless following...