Frank Alleges Threat to Democracy Over INEC Action
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ruling APC of taking steps he claims could destabilise Nigeria’s democratic system ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued Thursday, Frank also called on the United States government under […]
Retired Justice Questions Eligibility of Peter Obi, Other Candidates
Former President of the Court of Appeal”, retired Justice Isa Ayo Salami, has raised concerns over the eligibility of former Peter Obi to contest the 2023 presidential election, attributing the issue to what he describes as judicial incompetence. Salami made the remarks in Ilorin, Kwara State, during a courtesy visit and award ceremony organized by […]
ADC Emerges as Leading Opposition, More Defections Expected
Legal practitioner Kenneth Okonkwo has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as Nigeria’s leading opposition party, predicting that additional politicians will soon join its ranks. Okonkwo made the comments on Channels TV during a Friday morning briefing, noting that the party’s growth is not driven by access to government power or resources. “We’re not APC; […]
Labour Party Factions Clash Over Fresh Congress Proposal
The Labour Party State Chairmen Forum has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reject a memo from Senator Nenadi Usman and her group proposing a fresh party congress. The memo, reportedly issued by the party’s Caretaker Committee, sought to hold new congresses from March 26, 2026. The State Chairmen Forum described it as […]
Senator Nenadi Usman Becomes Labour Party National Chairman
Senator Nenadi Usman, the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, is set to officially take over the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. Usman will make history as the first female National Chairman of a major Nigerian political party. The secretariat, located in Utako District, Abuja, was previously under the control of the Julius Abure-led […]
Peter Obi Leads Protest Against Senate’s Election Results Decision
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday led a protest at the National Assembly in Abuja against the Senate’s rejection of electronic transmission of election results. The demonstration, dubbed “Occupy National Assembly”, brought together Nigerian youths, pro-democracy activists, civil society groups, women’s organizations, and some members of the […]
Peter Obi Condemns Arrest Of 52 Edo Students Protesting Insecurity
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticized the Edo State government over the arrest and remand of 52 students from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. In a statement, Obi described the detention as “unacceptable and dangerous for democracy,” stressing that citizens should not be punished for protesting against insecurity while kidnappers and bandits […]
Lagos APC Vows To Protect Future Elections From Rigging
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding future elections in Nigeria, rejecting claims that the party was solely responsible for alleged irregularities in the 2023 general elections. APC spokesman Seye Oladejo cited a recent independent statistical analysis conducted as part of a Data Science master’s thesis […]
Ayodele Adio Joins ADC, Urges Political Renewal In Lagos
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State over the weekend received a new wave of defectors in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, including media entrepreneur and former Youth Party chairmanship aspirant, Ayodele Adio. The induction ceremony took place in Lekki Phase 1, where Adio and his supporters were formally sworn into the party. […]
Benue bloodshed a national disgrace – Labour Party
The Labour Party has condemned the recent mass killings in Benue State, calling for immediate deployment of security personnel to protect vulnerable communities across Nigeria’s North Central region. Describing the attacks as “a fresh wave of senseless killings,” the party’s National Caretaker Committee, chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman, urged a full-scale investigation and swift prosecution […]
