Pope Meets Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado
Pope Leo XIV held a private Vatican meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. She sought his help for political prisoners and a democratic transition.
Pope Leo XIV held a private Vatican meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. She sought his help for political prisoners and a democratic transition.
Ex-APC chieftain George Moghalu analyzes Nigeria's political defections, warns against one-party state fears, and insists opposition unity is non-negotiable to challenge APC's dominance in the 2027 general elections.
The Coalition of United Political Parties hails Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere's move from PDP to APP as a pivotal moment for Nigeria's opposition. Read the full statement and analysis.
American military forces intercepted and seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the North Atlantic, despite Russian naval protection. Get the full details on this major sanctions enforcement escalation.
Official tolls confirm 55 Cuban and Venezuelan military personnel died during a US operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Details inside.
Ex-APC leader George Moghalu warns opposition parties lack unity to defeat President Tinubu in 2027. He cites APC's 2015 merger as the blueprint for success. Read his full analysis.
As Nigeria enters 2026, political defections, shifting alliances, and power struggles define the prelude to 2027. Analysis of Peter Obi's move, Wike's influence, and the fight for democratic balance.
Former VP Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu's administration of weakening opposition, risking a one-party state. He vows ADC will resist intimidation. Read more.
US President Donald Trump outlines a timeline for American oil companies to expand operations in Venezuela within 18 months, following the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Details inside.
The Lagos APC calls on opposition parties to move beyond grievance-driven narratives and engage constructively with democratic processes. Read their full statement and analysis.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, captured and extradited, faces narcoterrorism charges in a Manhattan court. See details of the dramatic transfer and the allegations.
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro faces a US court hearing after a military operation. The crisis reshapes geopolitics and global oil markets. Read the full analysis.
Senator Abdallah Wali, ex-Senate Majority Leader, resigns from PDP. This follows defections of Plateau and Rivers governors to APC, raising one-party state concerns. Get the full details.
US President Trump warns Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodriguez of severe consequences if she doesn't cooperate with US demands post-Maduro's capture. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are reportedly reviving their partnership to jointly challenge Atiku Abubakar for the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. Former President Obasanjo is said to be brokering the deal. Re
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.
A Venezuelan woman shares her complex feelings on the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, calling it a necessary step despite her dislike for Trump. Read her full story.
A Venezuelan woman's emotional reaction to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces has gone viral. She describes a stolen childhood and hopes for her country's future. Watch the video.
Mariangela Wilber, who fled Venezuela at 14, shares her emotional reaction to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces. She thanks Trump for his courage but remains uncertain about the future.
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.
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.