Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's administration in Kano State has settled over N15 billion in unpaid entitlements to 3,472 former local government councillors. Discover how this act of justice transcends political lines.
Peter Obi, key lawmakers, and the Obidient movement are set to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31, 2025, reshaping Nigeria's political landscape ahead of 2027. Get the full details.
Ivory Coast's parliamentary elections recorded a low 32.35% voter turnout following an opposition boycott. The vote extends President Ouattara's political dominance. Read the full analysis.
Ivory Coast holds parliamentary elections as President Alassane Ouattara's party seeks to maintain its majority. The vote follows a contentious presidential poll marred by opposition boycotts and violence.
UN rights chief Volker Turk says Guinea's presidential campaign is marked by intimidation and enforced disappearances, undermining the vote's credibility. Junta leader Mamady Doumbouya is among nine candidates.
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda appoints 15 senior aides to boost party administration. Opposition parties LP, ADC, PDP condemn the move as wasteful amid economic hardship.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda appoints 15 senior aides to boost party administration. Opposition parties condemn the move as wasteful patronage while Nigerians suffer economic hardship.
A civil society group warns of a coordinated plan to arrest leading opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi, alleging a strategy to weaken opposition and create a one-party state in Nigeria.
President Tinubu, NLC, and activists commemorated Pa Michael Imoudu's 20th memorial, praising his sacrifice for Nigerian workers. Read about his enduring legacy.
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of Nigeria's Islamic Movement, receives the Imam Khomeini World Award in Iran for his advocacy of justice and Islamic values. The Resource Forum hails it as historic.
A Northern youth coalition raises alarm over alleged harassment of ADC members, warning it could undermine Nigeria's 2027 elections and democratic trust. They call for fairness from EFCC.
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
PDP chieftain Otunba Segun Showunmi criticizes the National Opposition Movement's call to suspend Tinubu's tax reforms. Read his full statement on the need for fiscal responsibility.
Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson clash at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest over controversial guests and the future of conservatism. Read the fiery exchange and its implications.
A protocol blunder occurred at the APC national caucus meeting in Abuja when the band mistakenly played Nigeria's old national anthem, causing brief confusion. Read full details.
Erika Kirk, widow of slain activist Charlie Kirk, endorses Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 US election at Turning Point's AmericaFest, signaling early MAGA movement shifts. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
PDP chieftain Otunba Segun Showunmi condemns NOM's opposition to Tinubu's tax reforms, calling for pragmatic solutions over alarmism. Read the full political analysis.
A coalition of civil society groups will hold a peaceful protest at the NJC in Abuja on February 26, 2026, over the court-ordered cancellation of the Enugu Economic Survival Summit in Lagos. They demand judicial clarity and redress.
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
The National Opposition Movement warns Nigeria's new tax regime will deepen poverty. They demand immediate suspension and nationwide consultations. Read the full story.
Atiku Abubakar and the National Opposition Movement present five key demands to President Tinubu's government, criticising proposed tax reforms as 'cruel' and 'irrational'. Read the full list.
Explore the immersive Mara Mania exhibition at Alliance Française Lagos, documenting the city's dynamic underground music and dance movement. Open until Dec 20.
A Beninese court has jailed around 30 people, mostly soldiers, for a failed coup. Opposition figures face questioning as President Talon's government tightens security ahead of the April handover.
Benin authorities have jailed about 30 suspects, mostly soldiers, for a failed December coup. The crackdown now includes opposition figures. Get the latest details here.
CHRICED warns Nigeria's democracy is under threat as opposition governors defect to APC. The group calls for vigilance against one-party dominance and erosion of accountability. Read more.
The Lagos APC warns opposition parties against using 'immunity' narratives to avoid scrutiny ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full statement on accountability and democratic principles.
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, joining a wave of high-profile defections weakening Nigeria's main opposition party ahead of the 2027 elections.
The City Boy Movement in Plateau State has inaugurated local coordinators to strengthen APC's grassroots for Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda and the 2027 elections. Key leaders attended the Jos event.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu warns individuals or groups exploiting communities will face decisive action. Reveals 775 terrorism convictions, stresses community role in peace. Read more.