El-Rufai Sues ICPC Over Political Suppression Allegations

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai has initiated legal action against the ICPC, accusing the anti-corruption agency of attempting to force him out of politics as a condition for his release from detention, according to court documents.

Ekiti 2026: Campaign Targets 500,000 Votes for Oyebanji

The 57-man campaign council for Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji's re-election vows to secure 500,000 votes for APC in June 2026. The council dismisses concerns that party primaries will impact the gubernatorial election outcome.

LP NEC Rejects Nenadi Usman, Backs Abure Leadership

The Labour Party's National Executive Council has dissolved the INEC-recognized Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee, reaffirming confidence in Julius Abure's leadership and calling for primaries for the 2027 elections.

Adeleke Backs Tinubu, Aiyedatiwa Aims for 1M Votes

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke reaffirms his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for re-election, while Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa calls for grassroots mobilization to secure one million votes for the President.

Aduda Joins APC, Mohammed's Silence Unsettles Bauchi Supporters

Former FCT Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda has officially defected to the APC, pledging to deliver a sweeping victory for President Tinubu in 2027. Meanwhile, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed's silence on his own potential exit from the PDP is causing significan

ANAP Foundation Pushes Electoral and Judicial Reforms

The ANAP Foundation, through its GoNigeria initiative, identifies electoral reform, judicial reform, freedom of speech, and security as critical pillars for Nigeria's democratic future, highlighting declining public trust in elections.

Bakassi Chairman Denies APC Role in ADC Attack

Effiong Etim Okon, Chairman of Bakassi Local Council, refutes claims linking the APC to disruptions at an ADC meeting, attributing the incident to internal ADC conflicts and emphasizing security protocols for political gatherings.

Russia Reacts to Trump's Cuba Comments Amid Blackouts

Russia expresses solidarity with Cuba after President Trump suggests he could 'take' the island nation, citing its weakness during ongoing power grid failures and economic struggles exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

UK May Join US, Allies to Secure Strait of Hormuz

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says Britain is exploring options, including with the US, to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's blockade disrupts global oil supplies and raises energy prices.

Nigeria Seeks Greater Investment in Women at UN Forum

Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, urged global leaders at the UN Commission on the Status of Women to prioritize concrete investments in women's empowerment as an economic and security strategy.

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