Fayose Queries Fubara's APC Leadership Claim in Rivers
Ex-governor Ayo Fayose challenges Sim Fubara's claim as APC leader in Rivers, citing Tinubu's control in Lagos as example. Read the full political analysis.
Category : Political Analysis
Southeast 2027: Analyst Urges Strategic Political Alignment
Public affairs commentator Chiechefulam Ikebuiro argues the Southeast must trade symbolic protest votes for strategic power negotiation in 2027. Read his full analysis.
Assessing the Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 Joint Ticket
An in-depth analysis of the emerging Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance for Nigeria's 2027 election. Can this partnership of discipline and mass appeal break the cycle of political failure? Read more.
Expert slams Labour Party lawmaker over 'cheap politics'
Political analyst Emmanuel Igwe criticises Labour Party's Ginger Onwusibe for denouncing 24 years of Abia governance while being part of it. He challenges him to show his achievements.
Tambuwal Warns Nigeria Needs Collective Rescue
Senator Aminu Tambuwal warns Nigeria has dangerously strayed from democratic ideals. On his 60th birthday, he calls for a national reckoning and collective action to salvage governance.
Tinubu's 2027 Dilemma: Wike vs Fubara in Rivers
Veteran journalist Babajide Kolade-Otitoju reveals President Tinubu's political dilemma in Rivers State ahead of 2027 elections, caught between Governor Fubara's popularity and Wike's influence. Read the full analysis.
Saraki, Olubadan to Headline Media Dialogue in Abuja
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki will chair the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue on January 22. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Ladoja, is Special Guest of Honour. Read more about the key political event.
Why Venezuela's Fate Worries Nigerians Amid US Strikes
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.
Tambuwal Warns Nigeria in Grave Danger at 60th Birthday
Senator Aminu Tambuwal warns Nigeria is in peril and needs national salvation. At his 60th birthday colloquium, he called for unity beyond politics to rescue the nation's democracy and governance.
Wike's Political Clash Could Alienate Tinubu, Analyst Warns
US-based scholar Prof. Farooq Kperogi warns FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that his Rivers State power struggle could jeopardize his influence and support for President Tinubu's 2027 reelection bid.
Venezuela's State Collapse: A Warning for Nigeria
The dramatic capture of Venezuela's Maduro marks the climax of institutional decay. Prof. Steve Azaiki's analysis warns Nigeria and Africa of similar risks when the social contract breaks. Read the urgent lessons.
Wike: Portrait of an Untouchable Political Genius
An analysis of Nyesom Wike's political invincibility, his influence on Tinubu's government, and why he's considered an untouchable force ahead of 2027 elections. Read more.
Wamakko's Tinubu Support: A Strategic Masterstroke
Senator Aliyu Wamakko's public endorsement of President Tinubu reshapes Nigeria's political landscape, signaling strong North-West support ahead of 2027. Discover the implications.
Tinubu Faces Political Hurricane Ahead of 2027
President Bola Tinubu confronts a severe political realignment as key northern allies defect and a potential Igbo-Hausa alliance threatens his 2027 re-election bid. Analysis and radical electoral reform proposals.
2026 Politics: Defections, Alliances & Opposition Fight
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.
Why Silence on Sahel Military Alliances Endangers Africa
Legal expert Titilope Anifowoshe warns that Africa's muted response to military alliances in the Sahel region could reshape democracy and youth involvement on the continent. Read more.
VDM Endorses Yahaya Bello, Shades Natasha Akpoti
Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) endorses ex-governor Yahaya Bello's senatorial bid, citing EFCC's 'innocent until proven guilty' stance. He dismisses Senator Natasha Akpoti's leadership. Full story and reactions here.
Machado Vows Return to Venezuela, Calls for Elections
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado plans to return home, praises Trump for toppling Maduro, and demands free and fair elections. Read the latest.
Nigeria's Renewal Must Move Beyond Symbolic Optimism
Kingsley Okoeguale argues Nigeria's new year optimism must be backed by structural reform, fiscal discipline & institutional trust to achieve true national renewal. Read the full analysis.
Kano Governor Abba Yusuf, Kwankwaso Fall Out After 40 Years
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his mentor Rabiu Kwankwaso are in a major political rift. The crisis, fueled by a rumoured defection to the APC, is shaking the NNPP and Kano politics ahead of 2027. Read the full story.
ECOWAS Must Match Democratic Promises with Action
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.
Analyst Predicts Fubara's Fate Amid Renewed Wike Rivalry
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf predicts Governor Fubara's APC defection may not guarantee re-election in 2027 despite shielding him from Wike's grip. Read full analysis.
Giadom: Ogoni a No-Go Area for Fubara Without Wike
APC's Victor Giadom declares Ogoniland a political no-go zone for Governor Fubara without Wike's backing. Key allies pledge loyalty to Wike and Tinubu ahead of 2027. Read the full analysis.
Why South-East Needs State Police: Constitutional Analysis
Analysis argues state police is a constitutional necessity, not a political luxury, for tackling the unique security crisis in Nigeria's South-East region. Calls for reform.
Kwankwaso in Emergency Talks as Kano Governor Plots APC Move
NNPP leader Rabiu Kwankwaso holds crisis meetings to stop Governor Abba Yusuf's defection to APC. Kano party chairman warns of betrayal, while internal divisions deepen. Full details inside.
Wike's Supporters Chant 'No Wike, No Rivers State'
A viral video shows supporters of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike marching in Rivers State, chanting 'No Wike, No Rivers State' in solidarity. The demonstration highlights his enduring political influence.
Mass Defections Reshape Nigeria's 10th Assembly
A wave of defections to the ruling APC is altering Nigeria's political landscape, raising fears of a one-party state and eroding public trust. Will 2027 elections be the electorate's response?
Wike: I'm Most Abused Politician After Tinubu
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.
Makinde's Attack on Adelabu Reflects Panic, Says Aide
Adelabu's aide says Gov Makinde's verbal attack stems from panic over a resurgent APC and mass defections from PDP in Oyo. Read the full political analysis.
Nigeria's Top 5 Most Influential Politicians in 2025
As 2025 ends, Legit.ng reveals the five Nigerian politicians who shaped the political landscape this year. See who made the list and why they matter ahead of 2027.
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