Politics
Gov Yusuf Flays Bandits’ Attacks on Four LGAs in Kano
Kano state government has taken decisive action against bandits attacking some local government areas in the state. Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the recent bandit attacks
Ekiti: PDP’s Oluyede Withdraws Petition against Gov Oyebanji’s Re-Election
The Ekiti Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has struck out the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party’s candidate in the June 20, 2026 governorship poll in the state, Dr Wole
2027: Obi supporters won’t trust INEC with votes — Aisha Yesufu
By Sekinat Osundiji Political activist and Nigeria Democratic Congress member, Aisha Yesufu, has said supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will not rely solely on electoral institutions to
IN PRAISE OF AMUPITAN
RAY UMOKORO writes that the INEC Boss is focused on the responsibilities of his office Professor Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since October 23, 2025 has
TRAGEDY, POLITICS AND THE LIMITS OF POLITICAL OPPORTUNISM
JOSHUA J. OMOJUWA argues that Peter Obi’s visit to Benue was ill-timed When the news broke that Peter Obi’s convoy had been stopped in Benue, my first reaction was the
THE ELECTION AT THE PETROL PUMP
K. BOLANLE ATI-JOHN contends that fuel subsidy will be central to Nigeria’s choice in 2027 Before dawn each morning, a commercial driver in Kano calculates how much petrol he can
Charismatic Bishops Endorse Tinubu For 2027, Cite Religious Balance In Appointments
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made during the 2026 synod of
Peter Obi: I Will Retain Tinubu’s Naira Float Policy If Elected President
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he will retain President Bola Tinubu’s naira float policy if elected president in 2027, but would focus
2027: APC campaign‘ll focus on Tinubu’s achievements, not promises — Yari
The APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) says its 2027 campaign will be issue-based, focusing on the achievements of the President Bola Tinubu administration rather than promises or attacks on individuals.
If I appoint Wike, I’ll sellotape his mouth – Adebayo
By Caleb Ayemere Social Democratic Party presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo said that if he were to appoint Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike to his government, he would put sellotape
