Nigeria Politics

Uchechi Okporie

May 19, 2026

Former Nigerian presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has issued a strong condemnation following the killing of a teacher in Nigeria, describing the incident as another painful reminder of what he called a rapidly deteriorating national security situation.

Chineye Egesi

May 19, 2026

Oden Ewa, the immediate-past Commissioner for Special Duties under Governor Bassey Otu, has secured a dominant win in the APC primary election for the Cross River Central Senatorial District, setting the stage for the 2027 general elections.

Uchechi Okporie

May 19, 2026

The National Democratic Coalition (NDC), Ebonyi State, has officially stepped into a new phase of political mobilisation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, appointing former Ebonyi State governor, Sam Egwu, as chairman of its presidential screening panel in a move that is already drawing nationwide attention.

Uchechi Okporie

May 19, 2026

A major political storm has erupted within Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, following explosive allegations by the campaign organization of Ned Nwoko against former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over the conduct of the Delta North Senatorial APC Direct Primaries.

Uchechi Okporie

May 19, 2026

Nigeria’s ruling APC has exploded into one of its fiercest internal political battles in years after explosive Senate primaries delivered massive victories for powerful governors while top political heavyweights were pushed out in dramatic fashion.

Chineye Egesi

May 19, 2026

The outcome of the All Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary for Otukpo/Ohinmini Federal Constituency in Benue State has sparked controversy, as Lawrence Onoja Jnr and fellow aspirant Andrew Abu have challenged the victory of Blessing Onuh, daughter of former Senate President David Mark.

Chineye Egesi

May 19, 2026

The stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State have unanimously backed Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai as the party’s consensus candidate for the Yobe South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Uchechi Okporie

May 19, 2026

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has now been confirmed as the sole presidential aspirant under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a development that is rapidly dominating political discussions and sparking fresh debate across Africa’s opposition politics.

Chineye Egesi

May 19, 2026

In a major twist ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has wrapped up its senatorial primaries, witnessing both defeats and victories for sitting lawmakers.

Uchechi Okporie

May 19, 2026

The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has issued a stern disclaimer rejecting the wave of senatorial direct primary results being circulated across several states, declaring them unauthorized and misleadingAPC,

Uchechi Okporie

May 19, 2026

Senator Ned Nwoko has intensified political tensions in Delta State after declaring a sweeping victory in the fiercely contested APC senatorial primary, insisting that party members across Delta North gave him an overwhelming mandate despite alleged intimidation and pressure during the exercise.

Chineye Egesi

May 19, 2026

Tension and controversy marred the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Kogi State on Monday, despite former Governor Yahaya Bello and other candidates emerging victorious in their districts.