Ex-PDP chieftain Segun Showunmi calls on Nigeria's Court of Appeal to expedite pending political party leadership cases to protect the 2027 elections and constitutional democracy. Read his full open letter.
Accord Party in Lagos welcomes a major influx of defectors from LP, PDP, APC, NNPP, and AA, aiming to build a people-led coalition to challenge APC dominance. Read the full story.
The US invasion of Venezuela and airstrikes in Sokoto spark fears for Nigeria's future. Analysis compares economic collapse, leadership failure, and threats to sovereignty. Read more.
Gombe State's 2023 ADC candidates claim new defectors are sidelining founding members who built the party. They demand inclusion and respect ahead of congresses.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) warns against fake online membership registration links. The party confirms its official platform is not yet launched. Stay safe from scams.
Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum warns state lawmakers against using impeachment for political vendetta, calls for peace and constitutional due process. Read their full statement.
Former President Obasanjo and ex-VP Atiku joined Senate President Akpabio and other leaders at a major Abuja colloquium honouring Senator Aminu Tambuwal. Read about the high-level discussions on democracy and nation-building.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-VP Atiku Abubakar headlined a major leadership colloquium in Abuja honouring Senator Aminu Tambuwal. Key figures from across Nigeria's political spectrum attended the high-profile event focused on democracy and na
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) launches a massive drive to register 2.3 million members in Delta State, vowing to challenge the APC and PDP's long-standing grip on power. Read more.
Peter Obi decries Nigeria's deepening poverty crisis, with 62% now living in hardship. He urges urgent reforms in agriculture, education, and job creation. Read more.
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) dismisses a reported Kano High Court order reversing its dissolution of state executives, calling it a 'rumour' and an abuse of court process. The party vows legal action.
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid shocks fans by declaring his intention to run for Nigeria's presidency and launching his own political party, the WPP, following a historic 10 billion Spotify streams milestone. Read the full story.
Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State met on January 6, 2026, to unify and fortify the party's structures ahead of upcoming congresses and elections. Key resolutions focus on membership drive and grassroots mobilization.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima's general comments on party leadership have been falsely linked to the Rivers APC tussle. Get the full facts and analysis of the political tension between Governor Fubara and Minister Wike.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda asserts party decisions flow from national level, not governors. He explains the absence of a Board of Trustees and the institutional structure.
West African leaders must move beyond communiqués to implement democratic reforms. This editorial analyses ECOWAS's credibility gap, citing coups, bad governance, and Nigeria's role. Action is needed now.
Peter Obi's defection to the ADC fractures the Labour Party, triggers diverse reactions from Atiku, Abure's LP faction, and Lagos APC, while the South-East adopts ADC as a new platform. Governor Alex Otti, however, pledges to remain in LP.
As 2026 begins, Nigeria faces critical challenges: insecurity, political instability, and economic hardship. This editorial outlines the nation's urgent priorities for the year ahead. Read more.
Atiku Abubakar welcomes Peter Obi's defection to the ADC, calling it a pivotal moment for political coalitions in Nigeria. Read about the potential impact on the 2027 elections.
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf counters PDP's allegation that APC seeks a one-party state, drawing parallels to PDP's past 60-year rule boast. Read the full analysis on the 2027 political landscape.
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu announces she will formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking her first-ever political party membership. This move signals shifting alliances ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike declares Rivers will correct its leadership error in 2027. APC's Giadom advises Governor Fubara to go through Wike for success. Read the full political analysis.
Peter Obi announces his intention to contest the 2027 election, framing his ambition as a call for service, competence, and national renewal. He outlines conditions for coalition building.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says he faces intense criticism for insisting on political agreements. He reaffirmed support for President Tinubu at a Rivers PDP event.
Pan-Atlantic University and Lagos Business School graduate 702 students, emphasizing that Africa's positive outlook depends on leaders blending competence with character and ethics.
Six members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly have officially defected from the PDP to the APC, citing unresolved internal crises and poor governance. Get the full list of defectors and their reasons.
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.
The Accord Party declares Prof Christopher Imumolen's expulsion final, welcomes back misled members, and insists the party is united and focused on upcoming elections.
Peter Obi warns Nigeria's democracy is undermined by vote buying, criticising lawmakers for failing to criminalise inducements at party primaries. Read his full statement.