Politics

Dr Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, says Nigeria urgently requires credible, free, and fair elections in 2027, more than it needs any individual leader. Amadi said this on Tuesday in Abuja during a policy dialogue convened by the Abuja School to review its draft document; “Nigeria 2027 Election Integrity, Citizen Participation, and Democratic …

Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has inaugurated an ad hoc committee to probe the alleged establishment of Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) without a valid legal basis. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Monday, Tajudeen said that the subject before the committee had generated considerable public interest. According to him, for weeks now, discussions surrounding …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was quoted to have made the allegation while addressing the Council …

The Obidient Movement says it has intensified mobilisation of supporters for the presidential bid of Mr Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement expressed confidence that its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) can provide the leadership needed to address Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges. The call was made on Sunday in …

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to place greater emphasis on improving the lives of others rather than celebrating personal milestones extravagantly. In a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate his birthday in Enugu, Obi reflected on his gratitude to God and a renewed commitment to the service of humanity. He …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. The speaker described their relationship as cordial and anchored on mutual trust and shared commitment. Abbas stated this on the sidelines of the distribution of 60,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers under the Renewed Hope Fertiliser Distribution 2026 …

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are set to introduce joint broadcast monitoring measures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative would tackle unethical broadcast practices and promote responsible electoral coverage nationwide. The NBC Director-General, Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Ebuebu …

Abuja – The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzor Okereke, has expressed the confidence that Nigeria will not drift into a one-party state, as preparations toward the 2027 general elections gather momentum. Okereke stated this while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja, He urged Nigerians to disregard the one-party state …

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a nationwide programme to recover illegal arms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. Disu was speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the National Center for the Control of Small Arms & Light Weapons led by its Director-General, …

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has assured workers disengaged between 2011 and 2012 that they would receive their full entitlements after verification, acknowledging many are now beyond working age. Otti gave the assurance on Wednesday while responding to an appeal during a grand civic reception organised in his honour by Ndi Imo in Abia, a sociocultural organisation, in Aba. The …