Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde urges opposition parties to strategise early for 2027 to minimise electoral casualties. Analysis of PDP crises in Ekiti, Osun, and the threat of a one-party state under Tinubu.
Venezuela's Supreme Court names Delcy Rodríguez acting president after Nicolás Maduro's capture by US forces. Brazil formally recognizes the new leadership. Get the full story.
US President Donald Trump warns Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez after a military raid captured Nicolas Maduro. Get the latest on the crisis and its global implications.
Niger Delta Youth Congress raises alarm over threats to Nigeria's multiparty system and internal PDP crises. Calls for restraint in Rivers State to protect democratic stability.
Venezuela's Supreme Court appoints Delcy Rodríguez as acting president after US forces detain Nicolás Maduro. Trump announces US oversight. Read the full details.
President Trump announces US oil firms will take over Venezuela's energy sector following the capture of President Maduro. Read the full details of the dramatic regime change.
US forces capture Venezuelan President Maduro in a military raid. Trump says the US will now 'run' the country and exploit its oil. Read the full story and international reactions.
Venezuela holds the world's largest oil reserves but ranks 58th in GDP. Discover why its vast natural wealth hasn't translated into global power. Read the full analysis.
The US has indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on terrorism and drug charges following a military strike. Attorney General Pamela Bondi confirms the charges. Read full details and public reactions here.
US President Trump confirms Venezuelan leader Maduro's capture. EU, Russia, Brazil condemn US military action. Read the latest on this major geopolitical crisis.
US President Donald Trump announces the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a Caracas operation. Details on the military escalation and regional implications.
US forces capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a Delta Force operation. President Trump announces the strike as Venezuela declares a national emergency. Full details inside.
Tensions soar as US military strikes hit Venezuela's capital, Caracas. President Maduro declares a national emergency and mobilises forces. Full details and eyewitness accounts inside.
A major political realignment is brewing as Rabiu Kwankwaso reportedly explores a coalition with Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi under the ADC. This comes amid defections and growing opposition unity against the APC. Read the full details.
Nigeria's opposition parties deliver a unified New Year verdict, blaming Tinubu's administration for economic hardship and insecurity. They urge citizens to mobilise for the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.
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.
President Tinubu outlines economic gains, security plans for 2026 as opposition parties ADC and Atiku criticize 2025 hardship. Read the full analysis of Nigeria's political and economic outlook.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) declares 2025 a year of hardship for Nigerians, criticizes new taxes, and details its opposition coalition formed on July 2. Read their full New Year message.
Peter Obi officially defects to the ADC, reshaping Nigeria's 2027 political landscape. Explore the 5 strategic advantages this move creates for the opposition coalition.
The Federal Government dismisses viral claims of a secret 'ADP4VIP' task force targeting opposition figures. Minister Mohammed Idris labels it as dangerous disinformation ahead of 2027 elections.
Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has settled N15.67 billion in outstanding gratuities to 3,472 former local government councillors. This act of justice, transcending party lines, brings closure after over a decade of neglect. Read the
Peter Obi dismisses defection rumours, clarifies his role in the ADC-led coalition ahead of 2027. He also addresses his relationship with Atiku Abubakar. Get the full details.
HURIWA alleges a plot by INEC and FCT Minister Wike to cripple the PDP for 2027. Meanwhile, Governor Sule dismisses one-party state fears, and SDP's Adebayo sets strict coalition terms.
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.
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.