Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has faulted ex-Borno Governor Ali Modu Sheriff for saying Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has little political support in Northern Nigeria.
Kwankwaso Replies Sheriff, Insists Obi Has Strong Northern Backing Read More »
By Tekena Amieyeofori The Senate has warned that Nigeria may reassess its diplomatic ties with South Africa if fresh xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians persist. The warning came during Tuesday’s plenary following a motion by Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong on an alleged June 30, 2026 ultimatum issued to Nigerians resident in South Africa. Lawmakers described the development
Senate Warns South Africa Over Xenophobic Attacks, Threatens Diplomatic Review Read More »
Nigeria’s main opposition leaders, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, have both called for an urgent probe into an IMF report indicating that roughly N8.83 trillion in government spending was executed outside the approved 2025 budget.
Atiku, Obi Seek Probe of N8.83trn Off-Budget Spending Read More »
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has received more than N500 billion for preparations towards the 2027 general elections.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, revealed this during an interview on Arise Television News, noting that the amount represents more than half of the total budget approved for the conduct of the polls.
INEC Says It Has Received Over N500bn for 2027 Elections Read More »
In a statement released on Wednesday to commemorate July 1, Obi stated that his plan for Nigeria is built on national unity, inclusiveness, social justice, fairness, and providing every citizen with the chance to achieve lawful goals.
2027: Peter Obi Outlines Plan for Education, Industrial Growth, National Cohesion Read More »
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, and the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, have opposed an application by party chieftain Nafiu Bala Gombe to further amend a lawsuit challenging their emergence as the party’s leaders.
ADC Leaders Oppose Bid to Amend Lawsuit Read More »
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored access to the candidate nomination portal of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), allowing the party to begin uploading names of its candidates for the 2027 general elections, despite an ongoing court case challenging its registration.
INEC Restores NDC Nomination Portal Amid Court Case Read More »
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned hearing in a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Court Adjourns Suit Seeking NDC Deregistration to July 7 Read More »
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has assured party members that the NDC will overcome its current legal challenges. He urged supporters to remain calm, resilient, and committed to the party’s ideals ahead of the 2027 general elections.
2027: NDC Will Weather Legal Storm, Kwankwaso Assures Party Members Read More »
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu following a Federal High Court ruling that set aside an earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party.
Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Court Ruling on NDC Registration Read More »
