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.
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.
Afrobeats superstar Davido announces he will formally join the Accord Party in Osun State this Wednesday, following his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's recent defection. Read details and fan reactions.
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.
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.
Indian police arrested 16 Nigerians without valid visas at a farmhouse raid for illegal liquor and gambling. Cash and alcohol worth lakhs seized. Read details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The ADC's NWC suspends 15 key figures for six months, citing anti-party collaboration and disruption. New appointments made as party moves to assert control. Read the full details.
Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), leaving the Labour Party. This move makes her the ADC's only serving Senator, reshaping opposition politics in Abuja. Read the full story.
Dr Helen Oritsejafor lights up NTA's Children's Party, awarding a full educational scholarship and over 150 gifts. Discover how her philanthropy inspires hope.
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?
Peter Obi's potential defection from the Labour Party sparks reactions. Reports cite internal crises as the cause. Discover the implications for the 2027 elections and the Obidient movement.
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.
Nigerian music icons Davido and Wizkid delivered surprise performances at GTCO's 2025 end-of-year party at Lulu Beach, officially kicking off Detty December. Get all the highlights and see where to catch them next.
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.
Osun PDP Chairman declares full support for Governor Adeleke's re-election under Accord Party, ignoring the party's own candidate. Former Governor Oyinlola reaffirms loyalty to PDP.
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.
The Young Progressives Party expels Rep Uzokwe Peter for gross misconduct, elects new national officers, and voices concerns on security and democracy. Read the full communiqué details.
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, deepening the party's crisis in 2025. Read the full story on the wave of defections shaking Nigerian politics ahead of 2027.