Ibadan, Nigeria – The 2027 presidential race just gained a major contender. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State officially declared his intention to run for president on Thursday at a unity rally jointly organized by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) at historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan. The message: […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed proceedings in the case challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election after the plaintiff and counsel failed to appear in court. Justice Peter Lifu adjourned the matter to May 15, 2026, warning that punitive costs could be […]
Abuja, Nigeria – In a stunning about-face, the Senate has reversed its recent amendment to the Standing Orders—reopening the contest for presiding officers ahead of the 2027 Senate President election. What changed (and then changed back): Two days ago, the Senate amended its rules to allow only senators-elect who had taken the […]
Nigeria’s Senate witnessed a dramatic disruption as a heated clash between Adams Oshiomhole and Godswill Akpabio brought proceedings to a halt for over 15 minutes. Tensions flared after Oshiomhole attempted to raise a point of order during deliberations, but was overruled by Akpabio, citing Senate rules. The disagreement escalated when […]
Several Reps Members Defect to NDC No fewer than 17 lawmakers, including Yusuf Datti, Uchenna Okonkwo, and Lilian Orogbu, defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the rising Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Leke Abejide Switches to APC Also announced on the floor: ADC’s Leke Abejide defected to the ruling […]
In a major twist ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Bala Mohammed has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the Allied Peoples Movement—signaling a significant shake-up in the opposition landscape. Announcing the move at the Bauchi Government House, the governor said the decision followed “extensive consultations” and was aimed […]
Nigeria’s electoral body, Independent National Electoral Commission, has reinstated David Mark as National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major shift in the party’s ongoing leadership battle. The updated INEC database also confirms Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, alongside other key officials restored to the National Working […]
The Labour Party leadership crisis just entered a dangerous new phase. The Court of Appeal has dismissed Julius Abure’s appeal, affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman as the legitimate National Chairman, and slapped Abure with a N10 million fine for wasting judicial time. But Abure is not backing down. What the court said: The […]
Fabricated, forensically impossible, and coordinated. INEC’s comprehensive probe has cleared Chairman Joash Amupitan of partisan X posts, exposing a sophisticated digital impersonation operation designed to compromise Nigeria’s electoral integrity. The Forensic Verdict Deploying X platform data, Wayback Machine archives, OSINT tools, and independent cybersecurity review, INEC dismantled the viral claim […]
A major legal and political showdown is unfolding as the Kwara State Government files 20-count charges against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and ex-Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed over their alleged involvement in the 2018 Offa robbery. The charges—ranging from culpable homicide to criminal conspiracy—accuse the defendants of arming suspects behind the […]
