Datti to Atiku: Allow Younger Generation to Lead Nigeria
Labour Party's Datti Baba-Ahmed calls for generational shift, citing Atiku's long political career since his NYSC days. He urges older leaders to make way for fresh ideas to fix Nigeria.
Labour Party's Datti Baba-Ahmed calls for generational shift, citing Atiku's long political career since his NYSC days. He urges older leaders to make way for fresh ideas to fix Nigeria.
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed clarifies Peter Obi's political move, stating it's a coalition alignment, not a formal defection to the African Democratic Congress. He urges Labour Party for official confirmation.
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's 2023 running mate, denies reports he declared for the 2027 presidency. He reaffirms commitment to Labour Party and questions Obi's ADC chances. Full details here.
Peter Obi decries Nigeria's deepening poverty crisis, with 62% now living in hardship. He urges urgent reforms in agriculture, education, and job creation. Read more.
FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe declares support for the ADC's 2027 presidential candidate, criticizes President Tinubu's economic policies as burdensome, and explains her Labour Party exit. Read her full analysis.
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's former running mate, casts doubt on Obi securing the ADC presidential ticket for 2027, citing internal coalition dynamics. He reaffirms his commitment to the Labour Party.
Labour Party's 2023 VP candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, reveals his principled decision to stay, hinting at a 2027 presidential bid. Meanwhile, PDP plans to woo Obi and Atiku, a move the Obidient Movement dismisses. Get the full story.
INEC explains Labour Party's exclusion from FCT council elections is due to leadership crisis and court cases. Igbo group urges credible polls and voter registration.
Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed announces his 2027 presidential ambition, positioning himself as Labour Party's stabilising force after Peter Obi's exit. Get the full story on his vision for Nigeria.
Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's former running mate, declares his 2027 presidential ambition, asserting his aspiration predates Obi's 2023 candidacy. Full details inside.
INEC explains Labour Party's exclusion from FCT council polls is due to internal crisis and expired leadership. The commission cites Supreme Court judgment and multiple pending court cases. Full details inside.
Murphy Omoruyi, the final Labour Party member in Edo's House of Reps, defects to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He cites internal LP crises and constituent pressure for change. Read the full story.
INEC has restarted the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide. Learn key dates, see the latest figures, and find out how to register or update your details.
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
Labour Party members protest at INEC headquarters, demanding their candidates be uploaded for the FCT Area Council elections. They cite a court order and threaten to disrupt the February 21 polls.
The APC is expanding its base in Abia State through grassroots mobilisation led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, with defections from LP and PDP members boosting party stability ahead of the 2027 elections.
Peter Obi cautions the Nigerian government against imposing taxes that worsen poverty. He advocates for comprehensive, people-centered economic reforms to stimulate growth.
Festus Keyamo and ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi clash on X over Peter Obi's defection. SWAGA claims Tinubu's South-East strength, while LP's Abure says party shackles are broken. Get the full analysis.
Labour Party National Chairman Julius Abure declares the party the credible alternative for a prosperous Nigeria, citing Supreme Court victory and readiness for 2027 elections. Read his full New Year message.
A faction of the African Democratic Congress has declared Peter Obi's reported registration at its Enugu office invalid, stating it violated party constitution. Details inside.
Nigerian students plan nationwide protests on January 14, 2026, against new tax laws. The action follows court rulings and unresolved discrepancies in the gazetted legislation.
Analysis reveals why Nigeria's Labour Party, after its 2023 surge, faces internal crises, defections, and a fading Obidient Movement ahead of the 2027 polls. Discover the key factors.
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.
The Labour Party's Abure-led faction says Peter Obi's defection to the ADC has 'liberated' the party, expressing regret for fielding him in 2023. They accuse him of contributing to SE marginalisation.
Atiku Abubakar welcomes Peter Obi's defection to the ADC, calling it a pivotal moment for political coalitions in Nigeria. Read about the potential impact on the 2027 elections.
The Labour Party reacts to Peter Obi's move to ADC, calling it a long-awaited liberation. Get the full details on the internal rift and the party's future plans.
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate, has officially joined the ADC, citing a mission to rescue Nigeria from poverty and democratic decline. Get the full details on his Enugu declaration.
The Labour Party has described Peter Obi's exit to the ADC as a 'relief' and apologised to Nigerians for its 2023 presidential choice. Get the full details on the party's explosive statement.
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.
Peter Obi officially defects from Labour Party to ADC in Enugu. Atiku Abubakar welcomes him, signaling a major opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election.