Internal crises within Nigeria's major opposition parties, including PDP, LP, and NNPP, are narrowing electoral choices for voters ahead of the 2027 general elections, with factions battling in courts and new parties like NDC mobilizing.
Alatoye Abdulazeez, head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at in Nigeria, advocates for youth unity across divides and supports Adewole Adebayo as a transformative leader, emphasizing strategic mobilization and rejecting electoral malpractices.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is on the brink of exclusion from the 2027 elections due to mounting legal disputes and a tight INEC timetable, with Supreme Court adjournments and internal expulsions adding to the crisis.
Alatoye Abdulazeez, head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Nigeria, urges youths to unite across divides, endorsing SDP's Adewole Adebayo as a credible leader for change, while warning against electoral inducements.
A Federal High Court in Kaduna granted former Governor Nasir el-Rufai bail with strict conditions, including a gag order barring public comments on his corruption trial, while he remains in ICPC custody pending bail fulfillment.
A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has struck out a lawsuit aimed at compelling the release of the Niger Delta Development Commission's forensic audit report, citing procedural incompetence.
Oyo State lawmakers and former First Lady Florence Ajimobi have dismissed allegations of an impeachment plot against Governor Seyi Makinde, calling them false and politically motivated.
Iyabo Obasanjo suspends her ambition to endorse Senator Solomon Adeola as Ogun APC consensus candidate, while a group calls for equity for Ogun West zone ahead of 2027 elections.
A former NECO employee, Abdulwahab Sule, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a Minna High Court for using a forged diploma to secure employment, following prosecution by the ICPC.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria in Rivers State has established a Directorate of Politics and Good Governance to boost voter turnout and ensure righteous governance in the 2027 general elections.
APC senatorial aspirant Alex Ajipe champions direct primaries as a cost-effective and transparent method for selecting party candidates, while criticizing political cliques in Ondo State.
Lagos State Commissioner Folashade Ambrose expresses concern that delays in passing the Reserved Seats Bill could undermine female political representation, urging action before party primaries to impact elections.
A new UN Women report reveals devastating impacts on women in Sudan's war: 4.3 million displaced, 17.1 million needing aid, and sexual violence escalating dramatically.
Adebare Abolurin, an APC chieftain in Ogun State, congratulates Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) on becoming the party's consensus flagbearer for the 2027 governorship election, praising his leadership and the historic significance for Ogun West.
The Okun Development Association in Kogi State has expressed confidence in INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, urging national restraint in public commentary on party disputes ahead of the 2027 elections. Simultaneously, youths and CSOs protested alleged
First Ladies from West and Central Africa gathered in Banjul, The Gambia, to adopt a zero-tolerance stance on gender-based violence, endorsing a regional roadmap and legal scorecard for stronger action.
UN Women raises urgent alarm over the devastating impact of the Middle East military escalation on women and girls, citing high casualties, displacement, and humanitarian crises.
The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance warns that an outright ban on single-use plastics could harm Nigeria's economy and environment, advocating for investment in recycling infrastructure instead.
Former electoral commissioner Prof. Lai Olurode and Afenifere Renewal Group chairman Wale Oshun call for urgent structural reforms to address governance issues, insecurity, and national unity at a Yoruba Assembly summit.
A legal and contextual examination of Nyesom Wike's controversial statement about Seun Okinbaloye, exploring whether it constitutes figurative speech or a credible threat under Nigerian law.
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law criticizes Pope Leo XIV's exclusion of Nigeria, DRC, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Kenya from his maiden Africa visit, calling for urgent reforms and more cardinal appointments.
The Cross River Assembly for Moral Discipline condemns the reinstatement of Ovat Agbor, citing domestic violence allegations and warning it undermines public trust in governance.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio alleges the United States is cutting embassy staff in Nigeria due to fears of Iranian attacks, amid Middle East tensions and US embassy closures.
Pastor Chibuzor Gift Chinyere of Omega Power Ministries faces backlash after offering financial incentives for a man to marry his 21-year-old autistic foster daughter, weeks after a similar arrangement for his son.
Iranian government estimates $270 billion in damages from US-Israeli military strikes, with negotiations for war reparations ongoing in Islamabad talks amid regional hostilities.
Former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose held a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as political tensions rise in Oyo State over allegations involving Governor Seyi Makinde.
The African Democratic Congress faction under David Mark has expelled Nafiu Bala, the factional chairman, and Hon Leke Abejide for alleged anti-party activities during a national convention in Abuja, highlighting internal political strife.
Phrank Shaibu, aide to Atiku Abubakar, dismisses claims of President Tinubu's political dominance as a failing narrative, arguing governance should focus on results over rhetoric amid economic and security challenges.
Hon. Esosa Iyawe, APC lawmaker for Oredo Federal Constituency, announces re-election bid, highlighting legislative motions, bills, and constituency projects like food banks and scholarships.
A Gombe State High Court has sentenced 18-year-old Mustapha Isah to death by hanging for the murder of Aishatu Abdullahi, a 58-year-old mother of eight, in October 2023. Justice Abdulhamid-Mohammed Yakubu ruled the prosecution proved its case beyond reaso