Tag: Nigerian Politics
Jonathan Allies: Only Ex-President Can Speak on 2027 Ambition
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN) — Political associates of former President Goodluck Jonathan cautioned Thursday against attempts by individuals to speak on his political future, insisting...
Peter Obi Cleared to Contest NDC Presidential Primaries Ahead of 2027
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Democratic Congress has cleared Peter Obi to participate in its presidential primary election ahead of the 2027 polls.
The NDC...
Hayatu-Deen Becomes First ADC Presidential Aspirant for 2027
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, a prominent economist and banker, has become the first aspirant to submit a presidential nomination form under the African Democratic Congress (ADC)...
Speed Darlington Slams Tinubu: “You Failed Nigerians”
Controversial Nigerian artist Speed Darlington has ignited a storm online after releasing a viral video in which he harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration....
Obi Departs ADC Amid Internal Crises, Calls for New Nigeria
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises and political hostility but denying any personal grievances...
Atiku Says Workers’ Day Reflects Broken Promises, Rising Burden in Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar used Nigeria’s Workers’ Day celebrations to deliver a sharp rebuke of government policies, saying the occasion reflects “broken promises...
Atiku Abubakar’s Presidential Quest Faces Renewed Criticism
Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former vice president and perennial presidential candidate, has faced repeated setbacks in his decades‑long quest for the presidency. Despite contesting multiple...
Fresh Setback in Emefiele Corruption Case Over Missing Testimony
The corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele has once again been delayed after prosecutors failed to produce a key...
Nigeria’s 2027 Elections: Hayatu-Deen Joins Opposition Heavyweights in ADC Contest
LAGOS, Nigeria (FN), Former banker and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has declared his intention to run for president under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in...
Turaki-Led PDP Tells Supreme Court: ‘Courts Can’t Run Our Party’
ABUJA, Nigeria (FN), The Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the judiciary has no authority...
