Politics

A political coalition known as the Big tent, yesterday, warned that the country is collapsing under the weight of poverty, insecurity, institutional decay, and elite failure.‎‎Speaking on behalf of the coalition at a media briefing, Convener of The Big Tent, Prof. Pat Utomi, described the situation as an existential crisis requiring urgent civic action, further […]

The African Democratic Congress has ruled out the possibility of Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, returning to the Peoples Democratic Party.‎‎Spokesman for the ADC, a former PDP chieftain and ex-Minister of Youth and Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, in an interview dismissed reports suggesting the PDP was trying to woo Obi back […]

The Federal Government may sell the 11 power distribution companies through a re-privatisation process if the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, currently before the National Assembly, becomes law.‎‎The National Assembly has already initiated a legislative process to enforce sweeping reforms that could see core investors in electricity distribution companies lose their stakes if they fail […]

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos today staged a protest at the House of Assembly complex, demanding the immediate removal of the party’s state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. The demonstrators, reportedly drawn from the 57 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, across the state, converged at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja, holding […]

Less than two years to the next general election, the ruling All Progressives Congress and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party are already locking horns in what promises to be a fierce battle for the nation’s top political prize in 2027. Both parties held their National Executive Committee meetings in Abuja on Thursday and unveiled […]

The African Democratic Congress has accused the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government of plotting to suppress legitimate opposition under the guise of national security, following recent claims by a presidential aide.‎‎In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, the party said it had no intention of undermining democracy but is solely focused on rescuing Nigeria from […]

Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, in a statement on Tuesday said the new coalition had no favourite presidential candidate amid reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amechi, amongst others, were frontrunners for the party’s ticket for the 2027 […]

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election. He added that he was willing to serve a single four-year term if elected. He made the declaration on Sunday night while speaking during a live session on social media, where he answered questions from supporters […]

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s leadership selection, urging citizens to prioritise competence, capacity, character, and compassion when choosing leaders. Obi said leadership is either succeeding or failing, and the results are always visible. He reiterated his long-held position that tribal and religious considerations in […]