The last seven governors still resisting APC’s political gravity
As defections quietly redraw Nigeria’s political map, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) now exerts control over roughly 29 states.…
In Summary: Coup attempt, Alison Madueke contracts, Türkiye ties and other politics stories of the week
Nigeria’s DHQ confirms coup attempt, indicted officers to face military trial After initial denial some months ago, The Nigerian Defence…
Alex Otti leaves door open to future exit from Labour Party
Alex Otti, governor of Abia state, has sought to dampen speculation that he could follow other opposition governors into Nigeria’s…
Otti says he’s still in Labour Party but leaves door ajar
Alex Otti, governor of Abia State, has said he remains a member of the Labour Party (LP), distancing himself from…
Ganduje insists north will back Tinubu in 2027, dismisses doubts as “a big mistake”
Abdullahi Ganduje, immediate past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said expectations that northern Nigeria will withhold…
Wike threatens to break into Rivers stadium for rallies if state govt denies him access
Political tensions in Rivers State escalated on Friday after Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, warned that his…
Wike inaugurates 345 coordinators for Tinubu’s re-election in Rivers
… threatens to forcefully enter Yakubu Gowon Stadium if denied use by Fubara … Amaewhule leads Rivers Assembly to campaign…
Ibadan Judgment: PDP calls for calm, says “no cause for alarm”
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, on Friday urged its supporters to remain calm, adding that ” there is no cause…
Kano commissioner asks deputy governor to step down over political rift
Ibrahim Waiya, the Kano State commissioner for information and internal affairs, has publicly called on the deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo,…
Plateau Senator Dachungyang dumps ADP for APC
Barely 48 hours after Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All…