Politics

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo says Nigerians should continually seek God’s face to overcome the current insecurity across the country. Okpebholo made the statement on Sunday during a visit to LoveWorld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City, where he requested prayers against kidnapping, cultism, and other security challenges. He also called for prayers for peace, prosperity, good governance, and economic …

The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of about 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State, describing it as a demonstration of “poor leadership” and a reactive approach to governance and security. Obi stated this in a statement posted on his X handle on Friday, titled What Our …

  The defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is reshaping the political contest, particularly in the North-west geopolitical zone The defection of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is reshaping the political contest, particularly in the …

Mr Nkemakolam Ukandu, the National Welfare Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sued the Chief Judge of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, over alleged disobedience to court order. Ukandu, In a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1165/2026 and filed on Thursday, sought an order compelling the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate allegations of corruption, abuse of judicial powers …

  The state government and security operatives have however remained silent, heightening fears over their safety. More than 35 days after terrorists abducted worshippers during a church service in Eda-Oniyo Community, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the victims remain in captivity. The state government and security operatives have however remained silent, heightening fears over their safety. The victims …

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access and disclosure of information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database. The commission disclosed this in a statement issued by Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Delta, Rep. Benedict Etanabene, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to accept calls to contest the 2027 presidential election. Etanabene, representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta in the House of Representatives, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. He dismissed the assertion …

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the January 16, 2027, general election, several political parties have concluded their presidential primaries or unveiled candidates for the race. Of the 22 political parties registered with INEC, at least 10 have declared their presidential candidates as of May 31. The list so far reveals a fragmented opposition with an incumbent seeking re-election. …

The skewed rejection of Ize-Iyamu and manipulation of the primaries, soon manifested in the open, when Jarret Tenebe, evoked his usual hateful public remarks, that his state APC will not give its flagbearer ticket to ‘a serial loser’ in the primary election, an innuendo directed at Ize-Iyamu, who had lost three governorship elections. This, however, went against the position of …

Political victories are temporary, but political relationships and regional trust are long-term assets that must be protected. Any perception that a region is being politically diminished or strategically sidelined could produce unintended consequences capable of reshaping future electoral calculations in Edo State. It is also important to note that leadership within the Benin political structure cannot simply be imposed externally …