ShareThe political environment ahead of the 2027 General Elections presents one of the biggest tests of Nigeria’s democracy since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Unfortunately, this test is taking place amid growing concerns about the shrinking space for political competition and the increasing concentration of political power inContinue Reading
ShareAdamawa state opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all the 21 chairmanship and 226 councillorship seats in the Saturday Local Government Election. The Chairman, Mohammed Umar Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), declared the results on Monday in Yola, the state capital. Announcing further, that the PDP wornedContinue Reading
ShareThe Nasarawa North Senatorial bye-election has received a major boost as the people of Wamba Local Government Area in the zone have expressed readiness to vote for Dr David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming bye-election. They gave this assurance in Wamba during the PDP campaignContinue Reading
ShareResidents of Adamawa State expressed disappointment and feelings of disenfranchisement following the just-concluded local government elections, citing inadequate electoral materials and low voter turnout across many polling units in the state capital. From the early hours of Saturday, voters gathered at various polling units, particularly in Karewa Ward in Jimeta,Continue Reading
ShareForemost human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has delivered a scathing verdict on Nigeria’s democratic journey, declaring that despite 27 years of uninterrupted civilian administration, the country is yet to achieve genuine democratic governance. Falana said what exists in Nigeria today is largely civil rule rather than democracy, arguing that electionsContinue Reading
ShareThe People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area has rejected alleged plans to substitute the winner of the party’s House of Representatives primary election for the Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency held on May 17, 2026. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Zonkwa on Saturday, the PDPContinue Reading
ShareDr Esther Okereke, the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the 2027 general election, has called on Nigerians to work together to rebuild the country and overcome its socio-economic challenges. Okereke made the call on Friday in Abuja at a news conference titled “Nigeria Will Work Again,Continue Reading
ShareThe Senator representing Kebbi Central, Muhammad Adamu Aliero, has presented his score card within the 11 years of stewardship in the Red Chamber. Briefing Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on the occasion of June 12, Sen. Aliero expressed delight over the positive impact he made on the wellbeing of his constituentsContinue Reading
ShareA fresh crisis may be brewing within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) following the controversial submission of a list of candidates from the party’s governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly primaries in Abia State directly to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the chairman of the primaryContinue Reading
ShareYouth members of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), in Bauchi State have been warned not to engage in act of political thuggery especially when statewide electioneeting campaigns begin. The warning was given by the State Chairman of the APM, Hon. Auwal Isa Mai takalmin Roba, when Members of the ChristianContinue Reading