Tag: Nigeria Politics
Obi’s Changing Affiliations Spark Debate on Party Loyalty in Nigeria
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken aim at former presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his shifting political alliances as the...
Obi Emerges as Symbol of Nigeria’s Struggle
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), For many Nigerians, Peter Obi has become more than a politician. He is a symbol of the country’s struggle, carrying what...
The Weight of Hope: Obi’s Challenge in a Fractured Nation
Peter Obi’s political journey has become a symbol of Nigeria’s struggle to redefine its democratic identity. His rise reflects the aspirations of millions who...
APC Drops Zoning Plan, Opens Abia Guber Contest to All Zones
ABUJA (FN) The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the cancellation of its earlier zoning arrangement that reserved the governorship ticket for Abia Central...
PDP Insists No Leadership Vacuum Amid Internal Disputes
ABUJA (FN), Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed claims of a leadership vacuum, insisting that its structures remain intact...
Atiku Says ‘Rice Isn’t Governance,’ Accuses Tinubu of Exploiting Hunger for...
ABUJA (FN), Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of using food distribution as a political tool, charging that the...
Nigeria’s Social Democratic Party Pushes Ahead With Convention Amid Leadership Rift
The Social Democratic Party has announced that its national convention will take place on May 9 in Bauchi State, a decision that directly challenges...
Senate Confirms Darma as Minister in Abuja
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday confirmed Darma as a minister, approving his nomination after a screening session that capped weeks of deliberations.
Lawmakers...
Wadada, Ngwu Defect to APC; Nwoye Named Minority Whip as Tinubu...
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP), Senator Aliyu Ahmed Wadada and lawmaker Ngwu have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC, strengthening the party’s presence in...
Wike Declares ‘No Faction’ in PDP, Offers Defectors Soft Landing
ABUJA (FN), Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike declared Sunday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has no factions, urging defectors to return...
