Fubara’s withdrawal from the Rivers APC governorship primary is being viewed as one of the biggest political developments in the state ahead of the 2027 elections, especially because of the intense power struggle involving the governor and his former political mentor, Nyesom Wike. In his statement announcing the withdrawal, Fubara said he took the decision…
Nollywood actor and Lagos lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, has officially withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Surulere Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly, citing alleged intimidation, harassment of supporters, and manipulation of the electoral process. Elliot made the announcement on Wednesday at the venue of the APC…
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has expressed strong optimism over the chances of Biodun Oyebanji securing a second term in office ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State.Bamidele, who spoke during a political gathering attended by party leaders, stakeholders, youth groups, and supporters in the state, said Governor Oyebanji had demonstrated…
The political disagreement between Siminalayi Fubara and former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has taken a fresh turn following the reported rejection of 32 aspirants believed to be loyal to Governor Fubara by the All Progressives Congress screening committee.The development has heightened tensions within the political landscape of Rivers State, further exposing divisions between supporters…
Former presidential candidate and political activist, Peter Ameh, has stated that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, played a major role in elevating actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo to national political prominence.Ameh made the remarks while reacting to recent political debates surrounding Obi’s influence in opposition politics and the growing conversations around the strength of the…
Former presidential candidate and ex-National Chairman of the Progressives Peoples Alliance (PPA), Peter Ameh, has formally announced his decision to join the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), pledging to work with progressive Nigerians to build a stronger democratic alternative capable of addressing the country’s worsening economic and social challenges.In a statement released on Friday, Ameh said…
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo says Peter Obi left opposition coalition to avoid competitive primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. Fresh cracks are widening within Nigeria’s opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, as internal disagreements over leadership selection and party processes come into sharper focus. A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo,…
Prominent Nigerian political figures, including David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday led a large-scale protest to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, as calls for electoral accountability intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Despite steady rainfall, hundreds—possibly thousands—of demonstrators flooded the commission’s premises, demanding…
The recent decision by the National Assembly to strike out indirect primaries from the Electoral Act 2026, limiting political parties to only direct primaries or consensus, alongside other contentious provisions, represents a deeply troubling development for Nigeria’s democracy. In the statement released, he state his profound concern and dismay over the provisions embedded in the…
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing an initial limited military strike on Iran, aimed at pressuring Tehran into accepting a nuclear deal, local media reports. If authorised, the strike could come within days, targeting a few military or government sites, said the report. Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to…