HomeTagsNigerian politics

Nigerian politics

News

An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.
News

Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
Politics

Abia PFN Urges Otti to Remain in Politics Beyond 2031

PFN backs Otti second term ambition in Abia, urging the governor to remain in politics beyond 2031 despite opposition from former governors.
Politics

Nigeria Governor’s Call for Single Term Reignites Tenure Debate

Governor Mohammed Bago says fear of re-election weakens governance, reviving national debate over adopting a single term for governors and constitutional reform.
Politics

Senate Sets Up Panel to Harmonise Views on Electoral Bill

Nigeria’s Senate has formed a bipartisan committee to consolidate lawmakers’ views on proposed Electoral Act amendments, with a report due within 48 hours.
News

Peter Obi Faces Ruling Party Pressure As 2027 Race Nears

Ruling party steps up moves that may block Peter Obi’s path to 2027 as courts and party crises deepen nationwide.
News

Makinde Clears Air After Tinubu Meeting, Says PDP Is Home

Makinde says he is staying in the PDP after meeting Tinubu, urging parties to work together for Nigeria’s future.
News

Nwajiuba Slams Tinubu Government, Likens It To A Cartel

Nwajiuba criticises Tinubu’s government, calls it cartel-like, and declares his plan to run for president in 2027.
Politics

Datti Says Atiku Has Pursued Presidency Since NYSC Days

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says Atiku Abubakar has pursued the presidency since his NYSC days, calling for a new generation of Nigerian political leaders.
Politics

Baba-Ahmed Denies Declaring Presidential Bid

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed says he never declared a presidential bid, clarifying that his remarks only reaffirmed his membership of the Labour Party.
News

Obi Warns 141 Million Nigerians Live In Poverty As Politicians Focus On Power

Peter Obi warns poverty is rising fast in Nigeria as politicians chase power and national football players remain unpaid.
Politics

PDP Faction Plans Talks With Atiku And Peter Obi Ahead Of 2027 Elections

PDP aims to meet Atiku and Obi as part of efforts to challenge APC in 2027, despite internal party conflicts.
News

Unprecedented Takeover: Dynamics and Implications of APC’s Dominance of the National Assembly

Defections and court rulings give the APC a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, reshaping power and oversight in Nigeria.
News

Tinubu Tells Western Partners Nigeria Will Adopt State Police

Tinubu says Nigeria’s ruling party backs state police, local funding reforms and deeper inclusion as he reassures foreign partners on security.
Load more

Latest articles

News

An estimated 14 million uncollected PVCs pose a test for Nigeria’s INEC

An estimated 14 million voter cards remain uncollected across Nigeria, Vanguard reports, raising concern at INEC ahead of the Jan. 16 presidential election.
News

Nigeria warns agency heads of sanctions over inflated contracts

Nigeria's federal government says heads of state-owned enterprises who award inflated contracts outside procurement law will face sanctions, in a new directive from George Akume.
News

Lagos police rescue three girls from suspected trafficking in Badagry, hunt for traffickers

A routine patrol in Badagry stopped a motorcycle carrying three girls who police say are trafficking victims, and officers are now hunting the suspected traffickers.
News

Nasarawa polio drive: state partners UNICEF, WHO ahead of Nov. 7 campaign

Nasarawa has called for intensified awareness ahead of a Nov. 7 to 10 polio vaccination campaign after reports of suspected cases, with UNICEF backing.