Obi Laments Rising Poverty Amid Political Power Struggles
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.
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.
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.
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid shocks fans by declaring his intention to run for Nigeria's presidency and launching his own political party, the WPP, following a historic 10 billion Spotify streams milestone. Read the full story.
Stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State met on January 6, 2026, to unify and fortify the party's structures ahead of upcoming congresses and elections. Key resolutions focus on membership drive and grassroots mobilization.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda asserts party decisions flow from national level, not governors. He explains the absence of a Board of Trustees and the institutional structure.
Actress and entrepreneur Ruth Kadiri argues that for Nollywood to grow, it must invest in business infrastructure, rights management, and long-term planning, moving beyond a reliance on celebrity fame.
A new academic study reveals a worrying gap in political awareness among Nigerian youths, with many unfamiliar with their elected representatives. Discover the findings and what it means for the 2027 elections.
Kano Youth Mobilization for Change raises alarm over political rift between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and Deputy Aminu Gwarzo, warning it threatens state stability. Read their full statement.
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.
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.
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf counters PDP's allegation that APC seeks a one-party state, drawing parallels to PDP's past 60-year rule boast. Read the full analysis on the 2027 political landscape.
Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu announces she will formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking her first-ever political party membership. This move signals shifting alliances ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike asserts his political structure is key to winning Rivers elections, dismisses Fubara's APC leadership claim, and denies Makinde's 2027 plot allegation. Read the full details.
Peter Obi announces his intention to contest the 2027 election, framing his ambition as a call for service, competence, and national renewal. He outlines conditions for coalition building.
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.
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.
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda appoints 15 senior aides to boost party administration. Opposition parties LP, ADC, PDP condemn the move as wasteful amid economic hardship.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda appoints 15 senior aides to boost party administration. Opposition parties condemn the move as wasteful patronage while Nigerians suffer economic hardship.
The Accord Party declares Prof Christopher Imumolen's expulsion final, welcomes back misled members, and insists the party is united and focused on upcoming elections.
Peter Obi warns Nigeria's democracy is undermined by vote buying, criticising lawmakers for failing to criminalise inducements at party primaries. Read his full statement.
SDP hails Supreme Court's landmark judgment affirming party autonomy. Acting Chairman Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe demands INEC's full compliance and end to interference. A victory for Nigeria's democracy.
The ADC's NWC suspends 15 key figures for six months, citing anti-party collaboration and disruption. New appointments made as party moves to assert control. Read the full details.
SDP's Adewole Adebayo hails Supreme Court victory, warns INEC against meddling in party affairs. Court imposes ₦2M fine on electoral body. Read the full story.
The latest editorial cartoon from The Guardian Nigeria, Cartoon 510, uses powerful satire to comment on pressing national issues. Explore the artist's perspective on governance and society.
A human rights expert warns that defections to the APC are pushing Nigeria towards a dangerous one-party rule, citing global examples. Learn the risks and the call to action.
Osun PDP Chairman declares full support for Governor Adeleke's re-election under Accord Party, ignoring the party's own candidate. Former Governor Oyinlola reaffirms loyalty to PDP.
The Young Progressives Party expels Rep Uzokwe Peter for gross misconduct, elects new national officers, and voices concerns on security and democracy. Read the full communiqué details.
Former PDP National Publicity Secretary Kola Ologbondiyan has formally resigned, joining a wave of high-profile defections weakening Nigeria's main opposition party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
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