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Aminu Tambuwal, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and two-term Governor of Sokoto State, has formally severed his 23-year association with the Peoples Democratic Party, announcing his defection to the African Democratic Congress in the early hours of Thursday. The move, disclosed via a statement posted on his X account at approximately 12:30 a.m.,…
A senior official of the All Progressives Congress has issued a sweeping dismissal of Nigeria’s opposition parties, declaring them intellectually bankrupt and existentially unprepared to contest the 2027 general elections while asserting that the ruling party has already secured insurmountable political and governance advantages under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Tolu Bankole, who serves as the…
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has again declared that FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe will not win re election in 2027, arguing that the lawmaker has failed to deliver visible constituency projects nearly two years after assuming office. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike said his position was based on what…
Nigeria’s electoral umpire has warned citizens to temper their expectations for the 2027 general elections. Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stated on Sunday that while the commission will strive for excellence, a “100 per cent perfect election” is unrealistic. Speaking at a town hall programme, Amupitan aimed to manage…
A major political shift unfolded in Adamawa State this week as fifteen members of the state House of Assembly formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, pointing to deep-seated divisions within the party’s national structure that have persisted for years and eroded its unity. Speaker Bathiya Wesley made the disclosure during Wednesday’s plenary session, revealing…
The National Assembly has announced that both the Senate and the House of Representatives will reconvene plenary sessions on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The announcement was made by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr. Kamoru Ogunlana, in a statement issued on Sunday. “I am directed to inform all Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members…
The scrutiny of Nigeria’s public finances intensified yesterday as lawmakers critically assessed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) proposal for N873.78 billion to fund the 2027 general elections. Tensions flared as the Commission defended its early budget request, highlighting ongoing issues with fund allocation and financial mismanagement that have plagued several government agencies. During…
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has issued a stern warning to Nigerian senators, accusing them of “playing with fire” by retaining ambiguities in the amended Electoral Act that could undermine transparency and public confidence in the country’s democracy. Ezekwesili, speaking on ARISE News on Friday, insisted that Nigerians are demanding the real-time electronic…
Peter Obi has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. The former Labour Party candidate confirmed his bid during a recent interactive session in Abuja. This early declaration seeks to mobilize his support base well ahead of the next cycle. Obi emphasized his commitment to rescuing Nigeria from its current path of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has launched a blistering critique against the Nigerian Senate regarding the Electoral Act 2022. The party officially accused the upper chamber of employing “subtle delay tactics” to frustrate ongoing reform efforts. This allegation follows the Senate’s recent decision to defer the report of its Committee on Electoral Matters. Consequently, opposition…
