Ex-Army Chief: Military Deployment Weakens Police
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai warns that constant military use for internal security is eroding police capacity and straining defence resources. He calls for a clear exit strategy.
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai warns that constant military use for internal security is eroding police capacity and straining defence resources. He calls for a clear exit strategy.
Former Governor Ayo Fayose predicts President Bola Tinubu will back FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing Wike's political value and performance. Read the full analysis.
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai outlines a radical roadmap for Nigeria's security, calling for a 1.5 million-strong police force and a National Defence Innovation Fund. Discover his full vision for stability.
Katsina State government explains its move to release 70 suspected bandits to consolidate a peace accord. The deal has reportedly freed 1,000 captives. Officials say no laws were broken.
Gombe State's 2023 ADC candidates claim new defectors are sidelining founding members who built the party. They demand inclusion and respect ahead of congresses.
SanDisk announces a major rebrand of its internal SSDs to the Optimus lineup, aiming to simplify consumer choice. Discover the new GX and GX PRO series.
The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) dismisses a reported Kano High Court order reversing its dissolution of state executives, calling it a 'rumour' and an abuse of court process. The party vows legal action.
The African Democratic Congress inaugurates zonal congress committees in three zones, reaffirms internal democracy, and dismisses rumours of alignment with Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, and Jonathan.
The Peoples Democratic Party confirms plans to meet Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar in a major repositioning move ahead of the 2027 general elections. Get the full details on the party's strategy.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged his continued active support to the PDP during a closed-door meeting with the party's NWC in Abuja. Details of the meeting have sparked public debate.
A faction of the PDP's NWC led by Tanimu Turaki met former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja for crisis talks. Get the latest details on the party's reconciliation efforts.
The Rivers State PDP has suspended its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Robinson Ewor, for publicly supporting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Read the full details and implications for the party's future.
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.
New analysis reveals youth candidacy in Nigerian elections is falling, not rising. Discover the hidden barrier of geographical mobility blocking young Nigerians from political power. Read the full story.
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.
Elder statesman Prof. Akinwande Bolaji Akinyemi, marking his 84th birthday, analyses Nigeria's political journey and sees President Donald Trump's recent military intervention as a potential catalyst for equity and an end to marginalisation. Read his full
Nigerian singer Skales shares a powerful testimony in church, revealing how fasting, prayer, and a viral dance video by Barcelona's Lamine Yamal turned his career around in 2025.
Six PDP members of Zamfara State House of Assembly defect to APC, citing constitutional disregard, insecurity, and a 'dead' party. Read their full statements and the implications for state politics.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike warns the PDP leadership to urgently resolve its internal conflicts or risk a humiliating defeat in the 2027 general elections. Read his full statement.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been appointed Chairman of the APC's new Conflict Resolution, Strategy and Mobilisation Committee. Discover the committee's mandate and members.
Prof. Rahman Akinoso, Chairman of Oyo PDP's new Caretaker Committee, urges unity and commitment for 2027 election victory. Committee to start work January 9, 2026. Read more.
The PDP has inaugurated a 30-day caretaker committee for Oyo State, led by Prof. Abdulrahman Akinoso. The move aims to stabilise and rebuild the party's structures ahead of the 2027 elections. Read more.
Kano State will enforce digital-only tax payments from 2026 to curb revenue leakages. Experts urge public embrace of reforms for economic growth. Learn more.
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.
PDP leaders initiate reconciliation amid factional crisis. Wike-backed NWC inaugurates Lagos caretaker committee as calls for party unity and potential 2027 support for Tinubu emerge.
President Bola Tinubu inaugurates a strategy and conflict resolution committee to unify the APC and prevent internal crises ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Mai Mala Buni chairs the team.
Bauchi State PDP declares Nyesom Wike's 'National Leader' title unconstitutional, rejects eviction threats by his loyalists. Get the full details on the deepening party crisis.
Nigeria's ruling APC has released its timetable for congresses leading to the March 2026 National Convention. Get all key dates and details on the party's internal election process.
The Jigawa PDP chapter condemns the suspension of ex-Governor Sule Lamido from the party's BoT, calling it unjust and a threat to internal democracy. They demand immediate reversal.
A passenger train derailed after hitting a herd of elephants in northeast India, killing seven. No human injuries reported. Read about the human-wildlife conflict.