Politics

A coalition of civil society groups, the Middle Belt Coalition for the Protection of Democracy, has insisted that the presidency must be zoned to the South in 2027, describing the demand as non-negotiable. The group’s chairman, Prince Pam Rwang, stated this at a press conference in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday, at the end of the COPDEM and the African …

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to demonstrate loyalty to the party. He gave the warning ahead of the party’s March 29 to 30 National Convention, insisting that failure to do so may result in being sidelined. Wike made the disclosure during the party’s 107th National Executive Committee …

The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Sunday visited Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to felicitate on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Speaking during the visit, Obi said his visit was not political but to celebrate Sallah with the people and show solidarity. “I am here to felicitate …

If we are to build a stable and credible political culture, we must resist the temptation to celebrate noise over substance. There are moments in politics that quietly remind us how things ought to be done. The recent unanimous endorsement of Hon. Osaro Obazee by APC leaders and members in Oredo Local Government is one of such moments. In an …

President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu returned to Lagos in the early hours of Friday after concluding a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom (UK). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential jet landed at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 1:15a.m.. On ground to receive the President were …

Awka: Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has directed all political appointees in the state to hand over their duties with immediate effect, barely 24 hours after his inauguration for a second term. The directive is contained in a circular issued on Wednesday by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The circular was signed by the Permanent …

Abuja: Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to making life better for FCT residents through delivery of life-changing infrastructure projects in Abuja and satellite towns. Wike stated this while addressing residents during a project inspection in Abuja on Wednesday, urging sustained prayers and support for Tinubu. He assured residents living along the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction aligned with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says there is no turning back on its National Convention, making it clear the event will go ahead despite internal tensions and ongoing reconciliation talks. Put simply, the party leadership is moving forward and drawing a line: whatever disagreements exist within the PDP will not be allowed …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified the legal status of former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The commission explained in a statement by its Spokesperson, Okor Odey, on Tuesday in Abuja that his continued detention was based on an existing court order and not a new directive. Odey said that the commission …

Prof. Pat Utomi, a leader of the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), has urged the National Assembly to review the Electoral Act 2026 to amend contentious provisions. Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), gave the advice at a news conference organised by the group on Sunday in Lagos. He called for the immediate return of …