Politics
Elections, government, the National Assembly and the people shaping Nigeria's future.

Obi-Datti Campaign Leaders Back Tinubu for 2027
Prominent former members of the 2023 Obi-Datti campaign leaders back Tinubu after defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in a major political shift ahead…

Atiku, Sowore Criticise Tinubu Economic Policies and Ebola Response Ahead of 2027
A sharp political battle has erupted between the Federal Government and opposition figures, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and activist Omoyele Sowore launching heavy criticisms…

Adamawa PDP Grassroots Collapses as 21 Council Chairmen, 226 Councillors Defect to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered a major institutional setback in Adamawa State after all 21 local government council chairmen, alongside 226 ward councillors and…

Tinubu Tasks Youths on 2027 Polls as Group Pledges 10m Votes
President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have engaged youth leaders ahead of the January 2027 general elections, framing the forthcoming contest as a pivotal…

2027: Northern Support for Tinubu Is Not a Blank Cheque, Says Shettima
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has, declared that northern Nigeria’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid is not a “blank cheque”. Unveiling the…

President Tinubu Nominates Four INEC National Commissioners, Two RECs Ahead of General Election
President Bola Tinubu has nominated four new national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to fill impending vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…

APC Stirs Controversy with Opposition Governors in 2027 Campaign Council
The APC’s inclusion of opposition governors and political figures in its 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has sparked controversy, with party loyalists expressing concerns over their sidelining. The move is seen as a strategic effort to build a broad coalition and weaken rival parties ahead of the general elections.

