Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on political leaders in Rivers State to reflect on the lessons of the recent constitutional crisis and work toward lasting peace. Speaking after the federal government lifted the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state in March 2025, Obi criticized the intervention, describing it as a breach of constitutional norms and a setback for democracy. President Bola Tinubu had declared the

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians across ethnic, religious, and political lines to embrace love and unity as a foundation for building a better nation. Obi made the call on Sunday during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, Oyo State. Speaking during the visit, Obi congratulated the former governor on his forthcoming

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Nigerians not to assess the party’s strength based on its failure to secure any seats in last month’s by-elections. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, explained that the elections came too soon after ADC’s leadership transition, leaving the party unprepared. “The election happened less than a month after we assumed leadership. Many of the candidates were not

The suspension drama involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took a new turn on Tuesday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), several Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), and rights groups condemned the Senate’s decision to stop her from resuming duties. A letter from the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, dated September 4, informed the Kogi Central lawmaker that her six-month suspension, imposed in March, would remain in force

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited ex-Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in Birnin Kebbi, following reports that Malami’s convoy came under attack. Atiku described the incident as “dangerous” and cautioned against the escalating wave of politically motivated violence targeting leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Nigeria’s politics has long been marred by election-related clashes, often involving attacks on convoys, party offices, and campaign rallies. Analysts say

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties clashed on Wednesday over President Bola Tinubu’s declaration that Nigeria had already achieved its 2025 revenue projection by August, largely driven by non-oil earnings. While the ruling party celebrated the announcement as proof that Tinubu’s reforms were stabilising the economy, opposition groups—including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Coalition of United Political Parties

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that its elective national convention will take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, despite objections raised by loyalists of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. On Tuesday, PDP governors, led by Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, restated their commitment to the convention during the inauguration of the 119-member National Convention Planning Committee,

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the return of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a significant gain for the ruling party in Lagos. Obasa, who received Jandor at his Ikeja GRA residence on Tuesday, welcomed him warmly, stressing that the APC remains the platform that best represents the aspirations

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has insisted that ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was not part of Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle. Speaking on Politics Tonight on TVC, Sani drew a contrast between his political journey and that of El-Rufai, stressing that their paths into public service were fundamentally different. “For people like Nasir, when they found themselves in a position or office, they don’t know what democracy is all about