Youth Push in Nigerian Politics Meets the Wall of Party Primaries.
A promise by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step aside for a younger candidate has sparked a political debate, highlighting the difficult path for a new generation seeking power…
Beyond Handshakes, a Political Battle Brews for 2027.
A friendly meeting between old political acquaintances has highlighted the complex rules of Nigerian politics. Sule Lamido, a key figure in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was recently seen…
Sokoto APC Shatters as Power Struggle Erupts Publicly.
The internal feud within Sokoto State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) has exploded into open hostility. The conflict, previously contained behind closed doors, now sees key figures trading sharp public accusations,…
Senate Reopens Office in Apparent Truce with Suspended Lawmaker.
In a significant move towards resolving a bitter political dispute, the National Assembly on Tuesday unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The action, carried out by security personnel and…
Clash Over Third Term Saga Reopens Old Wounds at African Democracy Summit.
A historical political controversy flared anew at a high-level dialogue on African democracy in Accra, sparking a fresh war of words between former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and a former…
African Democracy at a Crossroads: Former Leaders Sound Alarm on Pervasive Electoral Manipulation.
At a pivotal gathering in Accra, former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan issued a stark warning, declaring that democracy across Africa is under severe threat and “risks collapse” without urgent,…
Kwankwaso’s Conditional Return to APC Threatens NNPP’s Stability and 2027 Opposition Unity.
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has publicly declared his willingness to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC), but only under…
Peace Deal Clips Governor’s Wings: Rivers State Truce Comes at Political Cost.
In a carefully brokered political settlement that has reshaped power dynamics in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has returned to office following a six-month emergency rule, but political…
Fubara eyes Rivers Governor’s seat again.
Fubara eyes Rivers Governor’s seat again. By Steve Ovirih. State of Emergency rule slammed on Rivers State, in the wake of the turmoil that gripped the state over the tussle…
The One-Term Pledge Revisited: Inside the Political Strategy and Regional Calculations of Peter Obi’s Presidential Bid.
In a revelation that casts new light on the dynamics of Nigeria’s fiercely contested 2023 presidential election, Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party (LP) and key member…
