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Okonkwo Reacts to Obi’s 5bn Defamation Suit Threat, Calls It Unwise

June 10, 2026

The controversy over the 5bn defamation suit reportedly being prepared by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi against actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo has escalated, with Okonkwo describing the move as unwise and challenging Obi to proceed with the case. The dispute follows renewed public disagreements between the two former political allies from the 2023 presidential […]

Obi Kwankwaso Alliance Faces Mixed Reactions Across Northern Nigeria

June 7, 2026

The proposed Obi Kwankwaso Alliance ahead of the 2027 presidential election is encountering resistance from some northern political stakeholders and sections of the electorate, even as party officials maintain that support for the movement is expanding across the region. Recent political developments have placed the Obi Kwankwaso Alliance at the centre of national discussions ahead […]

Akpabio Denies Promising APC Tickets to Defeated Senators

June 6, 2026

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that reports claiming he guaranteed automatic tickets to senators who lost during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries are inaccurate. The clarification came as Akpabio denies promising APC nominations to affected lawmakers and insists that the party’s leadership is still reviewing issues arising from the primary elections. The controversy […]

South West PDP Condemns Claims Against Makinde Over Oyo Abductions

June 5, 2026

The South West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected recent claims against Makinde linking the Oyo State governor to the abduction of pupils and teachers in parts of the state. The party described the allegations made by former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose as reckless, insensitive, and capable of undermining efforts […]

Rivers ADC Dismisses Rainbow Coalition Influence Ahead of 2027

June 4, 2026

The Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has downplayed the political influence of the Rainbow Coalition, rejecting claims that the alliance has become the dominant political force in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said electoral strength can only be measured through voter support and democratic processes. The […]

‘Obi Don’t Own Me’: Datti Explains Why He Rejected ADC Move, Left Labour Party

June 3, 2026

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his decision to leave the Labour Party and join the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that Obi don’t own me and that his political decisions are guided by personal conviction rather than loyalty to any individual. Baba-Ahmed, who was the running mate of Peter Obi […]

“No one is better off” under Tinubu government, says SDP’s Adebayo

June 1, 2026

Social Democratic Party, SDP, presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has declared that No one is better off under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that worsening economic hardship, insecurity and declining living conditions have left many Nigerians struggling despite repeated government assurances about ongoing reforms. Adebayo made the remarks while assessing the performance of […]

2027: Governors face fierce battles to retain seats, produce successors amid rising political tension

June 1, 2026

Governors across Nigeria are heading into an intense political season as they face governors battles 2027 marked by struggles to retain their seats, install successors, and manage fractured alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political calculations across states are already being shaped by incumbency advantage, defections, internal party conflicts and the growing influence of […]

Atiku and Hayatu-Deen hold reconciliation meeting after ADC primary tensions

May 31, 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and businessman Mohammed Hayatu-Deen have held a closed-door reconciliation meeting following tensions that emerged after the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential primary, with Atiku and Hayatu-Deen seeking to ease concerns over the disputed contest and strengthen party unity ahead of the 2027 general election. The reconciliation effort followed growing controversy […]

Vice presidential partnership proposed as Peter Obi outlines role for Kwankwaso in 2027

May 31, 2026

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has described a potential alliance with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 election as a vice presidential partnership, insisting that any running mate under his administration would be treated as a partner in governance rather than a ceremonial figure. Discussions about opposition alliances have […]