Politics

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed a memorable conversation he once had with the late President Muhammadu Buhari, highlighting the former leader’s passion for the less privileged. Speaking during the third-day prayer for Buhari in Daura, Obi said the former president appealed to him to always prioritise the welfare of the poor. “I met the late Muhammadu Buhari while I was campaigning, and his words have never

The three-day Fidau prayer for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was held on Wednesday at his Daura residence in Katsina State, drawing national leaders, Islamic clerics, and dignitaries from across Nigeria. The Sarkin Malamai of Daura, Mallam Naziru Daura, led prayers for the late president, asking Allah to grant him forgiveness and eternal rest. Among those present were Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu; former Vice President

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announcing his decision to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of a new coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Atiku confirmed his exit in a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Jada 1, Adamawa State. He cited irreconcilable differences and the party’s deviation

Opposition parties in Lagos State have rejected the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) reportedly won all 57 chairmanship positions and 375 out of 376 councillorship seats. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) announced the results on Sunday, declaring APC the winner across all 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. In a rare upset, the Peoples

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has firmly dismissed claims that Governor Ademola Adeleke is set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party, describing the reports as unfounded and politically motivated. In a statement released on Sunday and signed by the party's spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the Osun APC accused the Adeleke administration of spreading false narratives to stir public confusion. “We wish to

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of attempting to silence opposition voices under the pretext of safeguarding national security. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, denounced what he called a growing pattern of hostility by the APC toward dissent. He criticized recent remarks by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he would serve only a single term as president if he secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for the 2027 general election. Amaechi made the pledge during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme aired on Channels Television and anchored by Seun Okinbaloye. He explained that his one-term commitment is aimed at preserving Nigeria’s political equilibrium, particularly

A political storm is brewing ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election as the newly unveiled coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faces fierce criticism from government officials and ruling party loyalists. At the center of the controversy is Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who has openly dismissed the opposition coalition, claiming that only the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has the structure and credibility to pose a

In a major political realignment, prominent opposition figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Senate President David Mark—have officially unveiled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the chosen platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The formal launch of the coalition took place on Wednesday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. David Mark was named interim