Tag: Nigeria Politics
Appeal Court Restores Five Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Elections
Nigeria's Court of Appeal has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of five political parties, handing a significant legal victory...
Oshiomhole Says Peter Obi’s 2023 Election Performance Was Driven by Public...
Sen. Adams Oshiomhole has said the strong showing of Peter Obi in Nigeria's 2023 presidential election was driven largely by widespread public dissatisfaction with...
PFN Opposes Muslim–Muslim Presidential Ticket Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has rejected the ruling party’s decision to field a Muslim–Muslim presidential ticket for the 2027 elections, saying the choice...
Ted Cruz Raises Alarm Over Christian Killings in Nigeria
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has accused the Nigerian government of spending millions of dollars on American lobbying firms to improve its international image instead...
Okonkwo Says Atiku’s Choice of Amaechi Shows No Bias Against Ndigbo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar's decision to choose former Rivers State Governor...
Onoh Defends Umahi, Urges NYCN to Avoid Politicizing Mary Habila’s Death
A political ally of Nigeria's Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the minister against criticism linked to the death of Mary Habila, calling...
Atiku Issues Seven Day Ultimatum to Tinubu on Audit Bill
Atiku Abubakar has issued a seven‑day ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu to act on Nigeria’s long‑pending audit bill, intensifying political pressure at a time...
Wike Says Blocking Wasteful Spending Made Him Unpopular With FCT Civil...
ABUJA, Nigeria, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike said Thursday that his efforts to stop what he described as wasteful government spending have...
Tinubu Urges Patriotism as Muslims Mark Islamic New Year
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace patriotism and good citizenship as Muslims across the country and the world marked...
Akwa Ibom Governor Urges Peaceful Campaigns Ahead of 2027 Elections
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has called on Nigeria’s political class to avoid violence as campaigns intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections....
